On August 17, 2018 more than 100 overdoses in New Haven, Connecticut were attributed to synthetic marijuana – also known as K2, spice or “fake weed”.  In our very own state of Illinois (as of May 2018), the Illinois Department of Public Health has 164 documented cases across 15 counties tied to outbreaks related to […]

As the opioid crisis continues to claim the lives of dozens of Americans each day, parents, educators, and healthcare professionals are seeking solutions to this unprecedented problem. Opioid abuse presents a unique challenge because of the drugs’ legal status and important role in providing relief for legitimate pain sufferers. Many are familiar with the story: […]

RCC’s Different Viewpoints is a series of short articles from different age groups and their perspective on health education as they see it. Step-Out of Your Comfort Zone by Danielle Gluckman I’ve always worked with kids, from preschoolers to college students, but for the most part across this age span their biggest questions revolve around sexuality. […]

As Joe Mueller walked to his car in the parking lot of the adjacent medical office building, he thought about the last few months. He thought about the successful completion of his first year of college. He thought about the job he landed for the upcoming summer. He thought about the nagging sore throat he […]

RCC’s Different Viewpoints is a series of short articles from different age groups and their perspective on health education as they see it. Sex Ed from a College Student’s Perspective by Gianna Bendinelli I am not entirely sure how I first learned about sex, television or conversations around friends may have been my first encounter; however, […]

A recent article in U.S. News & World Report reported on an analysis completed by The Center for American Progress focusing on the inclusion of consent and healthy relationships content in sex education standards across the nation. The article stated that out of the 24 states that require sex education in public schools, “only 10 […]

Friends and Supporters of the Robert Crown Center- As the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Robert Crown Center for Health Education I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you all for your past support. As you probably know, there have recently been some exciting changes here at the center.  We determined […]

With the exhibits and displays moved out of the Center at 21 Salt Creek Lane on Friday, January 26, we end a wonderful chapter at the Robert Crown Center. But as bittersweet the sale of our building and the donation of our displays has been, we are honored to be part of an article in […]

As part of a plan to increase organizational sustainability and enhance programming and impact, we are pleased to announces the promotion of Barb Thayer to the position of Executive Director.  This reorganization–which included the elimination of three executive-level positions and one middle management position–will form a streamlined staff, ensuring that RCC will thrive and grow in […]

Adolescence is a pivotal time during which young people experience new and exciting, yet sometimes uneasy transitions. Young adults face the daunting tasks of maintaining social relationships with peers and family, juggling academics and extracurricular activities, and dealing with the physical and emotional changes that come with puberty. That’s a complicated repertoire even without the […]