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Youth Transition to Adult Health Care Training
Event Details
Time: October 30, 2009 from 10am to 12pm
Location: United Way
Street: 2059 Atwood Avenue- 3rd Floor
City/Town: Madison
Website or Map: http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/w…
Phone: 608-263-5890
Event Type: training/, educational
Organized By: Kristin Gowan and others!
Latest Activity: Oct 22
Event Description
A FREE educational event for youth ages 14-21 and their parents/caregivers
For youth (and their parents) who have a chronic health condition, disability or special need, and is thinking about or has already started the transition into adult health care.
Youth: Come talk with other youth and learn how to become more independent with your health care. You can choose to learn about basics like how to make a doctor's appointment, ordering your own prescriptions and how to prepare and participate in clinic visits. You could also explore more advanced topics like what is expected legally after you turn 18, how to manage medical needs at college and how to manage your health while working toward your life goals.
Parents: Come talk with other parents and learn about the healthcare transition process. You will learn ways to support your child and explore issues such as health insurance, social security, guardianship and healthcare power of attorney
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Comment by Kristin Gowan on October 22, 2009 at 6:35pm - This is a training offered through the Waisman Center, UW Pediatric Pulmonary Center, Group Health Cooperative adn Family Voices of WI
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