• National Health Education Week is focused on increasing national awareness on major public health issues and promoting a better understanding of the role of health education

• Health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. They develop and implement strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities

• Family Planning has a team of Health Educators that teach reproductive health at schools, community-based organizations, and agencies all over Onondaga county

• Our health educators also implement the Teen Outreach Program (TOP) that promotes life skills and community awareness