This episode is not our typical Charm City Check Up! It is a brief talk about safe sex and how we can best care for and educate our adolescent patients. I share information about sexually transmitted diseases and infections (STD/STI) statistics, and some resources that we have in our Charm City.

The Maryland Dept of Health:  https://health.baltimorecity.gov/node/93

Druid Sexual Health and Wellness Clinic (West Side)

1515 W. North Ave. 

Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

(410) 396- 0176

Eastern Sexual Health and Wellness Clinic (East Side)

1200 E. Fayette St.

Monday and Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

(410) 396-9410

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF): https://www.freestdcheck.org/ 

2510 St. Paul St.

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Thursday: 1:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

University of Maryland Adolescent & Young Adult Center

120 Penn St, Baltimore, MD 21201

Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 410-328-8336

In this episode, we talk with a local Charm City organization named "The Movement Team." We discuss what resources the organization provides and how we (pediatric residents) can collaborate with local organizations to better serve our patients. Hopefully, you enjoy this episode and learn something about beautiful Charm City.

Website: www.themovementteam.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/themovementbaltimore

Instagram: themovement.team

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