Health research

What comes to mind when you hear the words ‘health research’? Findings from health research help us to understand diseases and to improve health. Have you ever looked for health research to learn about a specific problem? Tell us about it. Do you think it...

Health insurance knowledge

I pay. You pay. What the heck is a copay? When it comes to health insurance, what do you know about copays? There are also these things called health insurance deductibles. Tell us what you know about them! Have you heard of health insurance premiums? What are they? A...

Harm reduction

What might help minimize overdoses and other negative impacts of drug use among young people? Syringe service programs give sterile needles to people who inject street drugs to help prevent dangerous infections. What do you think about these types of programs? Why?...

Handwashing

Let’s talk handwashing. When do you think it’s important to wash your hands? Why? How important do you think handwashing is to your health? Why? Why might you NOT wash your hands, even when you think you should? How would you feel if people around you didn’t regularly...

Handguns

This week’s questions are about handguns. Handguns are guns that can be used with one hand, such as a pistol or revolver. How do you feel about handguns? Why? What does ‘carrying’ a handgun mean to you? What does carrying a handgun look like where...