Women's History Month Interview with Dr. Edena Guimaraes
Authored by Mara Russell // Communication Intern at Fact Forward Interview by Edena Guimaraes, DrPH, MPH, CHES March is Women's History Month. To honor the occasion, Fact Forward’s communication...
Celebrating National Condom Week
National Condom Week 2023 is February 14-21! Ongoing since 1978, this week is dedicated to raising awareness for safe and protected sex. Fact Forward is honoring National Condom Week by encouraging...
Are You Ready to Talk About Birth Control?
Every year in November, Fact Forward joins other reproductive health organizations to celebrate Thanks, Birth Control Day. The day acknowledges that contraception allows people to plan their lives on...
Take Charge of Your Sexual Health
Authored by Susan Locke Sexual health care is just as important to your well-being as your physical and mental health. Getting to know your body and its habits can help you stay on top of your health...
Fall Summit Updates
Exciting news regarding our upcoming summits this Fall! We've heard from you and have decided to merge the two by incorporating key aspects of the Researching Sexual Health in Communities of Color...
Inaugural Community Impact Award Given to Orangeburg County Leader
Rev. Ellis White, Jr. was awarded the inaugural Carol Singletary Community Impact Award at the 23rd annual Summer Institute conference hosted by Fact Forward. Rev. White represents Edisto Fork United Methodist Church in Orangeburg County.
Anderson County Advocate Receives Statewide Recognition
Carol Burdette was awarded the Murray L. Vincent Outstanding Prevention Professional Award at the 23rd annual Summer Institute conference hosted by Fact Forward. Burdette is the president and chief executive office of the United Way of Anderson County.
Summer Institute 2022: A Recap
The 2022 Summer Institute was held at the North Charleston Marriott from June 14-16. Now in it’s 23rd year, Summer Institute - Redefining a New Era in Adolescent Health: From ________ to Facts...
What Is #SexEdForAll Month?
Authored by Rena Dixon, PhD, MPH, MCHES Director of Health Services Are you wondering why we aren’t talking about teen pregnancy prevention month? Not to worry, it’s simple and I’ll explain it to you...
South Carolina Teen Birth Rate Declines, But Disparities Remain
Although South Carolina’s national teen birth ranking hasn’t changed, the state saw an 11 percent decrease in the teen (ages 15-19; all references to teens are for the 15-19 age range) birth rate...