Middle School 11-15

Healthy Transitions is a special class at the Youth Clinic for girls ages 9-11*. It is designed to teach them about the physical, emotional and social changes associated with puberty while promoting positive body image…

Blog Source: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Talk about a full house! If you’ve suddenly found yourself and your children stuck at home, find productive and healthy ways to fill the time. Below are some…

According to Healthy Kids Colorado the use of nicotine vaping products, like JUULs, in youth has reached epidemic levels with 32% of high school students in Larimer County reporting current use and 45% reporting ever using…

Did you know that acne comes in three different varieties?  Comedones are the skin-colored, small bumps (papules) frequently found on the forehead and chin of those with acne.  Whiteheads are closed comedomes and blackheads are…

Although winter is starting to wind down here in Colorado, cold and flu season is still upon us. Children, in particular, are still susceptible to germs that can cause both colds and the flu so…

As the winter weather begins to wind down, and spring on its way now is the time to start thinking about Spring Break ideas. With so many great things to do right here in Fort…

With easy access to televisions, tablets and phones at school and at home, kids and teens are spending a lot of time staring at a screen. Whether they are watching a video or talking to…

Sledding is a top favorite winter activity for kids of all ages! While it is a blast, it can be very dangerous. Take the following precautions before and during sledding to prevent any accidents or…

The Youth Clinic’s Annual Express Flu Clinic As viruses are constantly changing with each new season, the best way to prevent the flu and spreading is getting an annual seasonal flu vaccine. At the beginning…

Too many times in this country communities have been affected by school shootings. Unfortunately for Coloradoans, our communities have experienced more grief from school shootings in the past 20 years than others. So how do…