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May 9, 2017  |  By RCC  |  In News

Legal Does Not Mean Safe

Marijuana is in the news daily.  While only a few states have legalized marijuana for recreational use, many others, including Illinois, permit its medical use.  These new laws have caused many young people to believe that marijuana is safe.  To make informed decisions about marijuana use, parents and young people should understand the facts. Many […]

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May 3, 2017  |  By RCC  |  In News

Train Your Brain for Happiness

In our culture, the word “stressed” is too often used to describe how we’re feeling. One in five 9-17 year olds are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder each year. How can we become calmer, more positive, even happier people, and help our kids to be happier as well? According to Shawn Achor, professor of Positive […]

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March 23, 2017  |  By RCC  |  In News

Programs to be Taught 100% In-Schools

In the Fall of 2017, The Robert Crown Center for Health Education (RCC) will shift to 100% in-school delivery and discontinue the “field trip” model that was once part of the RCC tradition. This change comes as a result of customer feedback and the organization’s commitment to providing cost-effective, science-based health education to the greatest […]

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March 22, 2017  |  By RCC  |  In News

Spring Trip Tips for Talking to Teens about Everything

Families look forward to spring break activities (or the relaxing lack thereof) as opportunities to enjoy one another’s company and shake off the stress of school and work. A multitude of bonding opportunities—air or car travel, beach days, shared meals, books and movies – offer moments for quality conversation without the distraction of school responsibilities. […]

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March 16, 2017  |  By RCC  |  In News

Parents Can – and Should – Play a Key Role in Preventing Teen Substance Abuse

Substance abuse takes varied forms and affects individuals of all ages in our community. Because of the heightened coverage and devastating effects, let’s focus on opioids: heroin and prescription pain pills and the impact on young people. From the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids: One in four teens reports having abused a prescription drug at least […]

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March 10, 2017  |  By RCC  |  In News

Guest Presentations Benefit Students and the Bottom Line

As school budgets have tightened, teachers and administrators have been pressed to do more with less time and money. Enrichment activities meant to supplement school curriculum are as important as ever, but delivery of those activities had to be streamlined to fit neatly into the precious little space allotted for them. In recent years, many schools […]

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October 31, 2016  |  By admin  |  In News

Celebrating 6 Million by Welcoming New Board Members and Launching a New Strategic Direction

Hinsdale, IL (August 17, 2016) In the spring of 2017, The Robert Crown Center for Health Education will celebrate educating its 6 millionth student since moving to Hinsdale as a full-service health education center in 1974. As they celebrate this incredible milestone, they unveil a 3-year strategic plan for the organization, introduce a new, fully […]

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October 31, 2016  |  By admin  |  In News

Soft Landing Recovery Center Commits $35,000 to Robert Crown Center Prevention Education

Hinsdale, IL –Dr. Abdel Fahmy, CEO and Chief Medical Officer at Soft Landing Recovery, has been working in opioid addiction treatment for 15 years. Throughout his years as an addiction specialist, Fahmy has dedicated himself to increasing public understanding of addiction and easing the pain of the addicted and their families. This month, Soft Landing […]

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