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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...