Health Squad

he Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center (MSAHC) is always finding ways to bridge the gap between the need for, and the delivery of, health care among teens. In addition to serving this important and diverse community through outreach, prevention, and intervention, the Center is also a national leader in education, research, and advocacy on behalf of teens and their well being. Visit www.teenhealthcare.org to learn more.

The MSAHC has recognized the need for a simple, confidential tool for teens and young people everywhere to get answers to important and sensitive questions, manage their reproductive health, and educate and inform young people everywhere about issues that affect their well being, lives and relationships thru this easy to use and simple app.

With the Health Squad, young people can:

Get important health and wellness information in a confidential manner from qualified, trained experts in adolescent medicine offering advice and education
Ask a question and a qualified provider will respond to your question within 1 business day
Keep or discard questions and answers - it’s up to you
Create an anonymous name when asking questions - keep your conversation private and anonymous
Get notifications related to health, wellness, events, myth busters including tips specific to teen parents - good things to know about babies and taking care of them
Create your own medication reminders - either to take or get a refill. For example, set up a daily reminder to take your birth control pill
Get a daily wellness challenge to form good habits related to
Nutrition & Weight Management
Exercise
Stress Management, Relaxation, Mental Acuity
Healthy Relationships
Mental & Behavioral Health
Reproductive Health
Safe Sex and Sexuality
Community Involvement
Healthcare Services and Management
Medical Reference & Education
Get links to locators of family planning clinics, clinics that provide testing of sexually transmitted infections, and more