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Life as an ER Doc during COVID-19
These are without a doubt difficult times and we hope you are staying safe and healthy. As an ER doctor, life has been much different in the hospital during the pandemic
IBJ: 2019 WOMEN OF INFLUENCE: ANGELA FIEGE, MD
Yesterday, Dr. Angela Fiege joined twenty-two other Indianapolis area women who were recognized as the Indianapolis Business Journal: 2019 Women of Influence.
Does setting the legal drinking age at 21 fuel a binge drinking culture among American teens?
In America’s high schools and colleges, binge drinking and “blacking out” have not only become normalized, but cool. It’s a trend that fuels campus tragedies like sexual assault and fraternity hazing deaths. And some experts believe that the United States’ minimum legal drinking age of 21 — which is several years higher than the minimum legal drinking age in most other countries — might very well contribute to the problem.
Rachael’s First Week educates teens, college students on when to call 911: ‘They can actually save a life’
Students will soon head off to college, many for the first time. There will be new experiences which come with danger. A program called Rachael’s First Week is working to highlight those and teach young people to be cautious while still having a life-changing experience in college.
Dear Future College Student
Freshman college students have a higher risk of incidence due to alcohol poisoning, depression, and sexual assault.
Vaping and Why it’s Dangerous for Teens
Studies have found that regular marijuana use during the teen years disrupts brain development and can also lead to problems with attention span, behavior and impulse control in adulthood.
Rachael’s First Week by Dr. Angi Fiege
Like other parents who have experienced the untimely death of their child, I looked for a way to prevent any other parent or sibling or friend from enduring the horrific anguish that comes with the death of a child. Unfortunately, what happened to Rachael is not particularly unique. The facts are that the demographic of young adults entering college is unrecognized as a uniquely vulnerable population.
Six Years After Tragedy Rachael’s First Week is Still Going Strong Educating Teens
In the six years since Rachael’s death, Rachael’s First Week program has reached almost 10,000 students in the state of Indiana, speaking at high schools, colleges, sororities, and fraternities as well as reaching millions through their social media channels.
Rachael’s First Week Speaks at Cathedral High School
The Rachael’s First Week team spent the morning talking with seniors from Cathedral High School and the International School of Indiana.
Think it’s cool to Juul?
Juul has become a popular nicotine delivery device for young adults despite the company’s mission. Its attractive flavors, addictive nicotine deliverance, and sleek design have caught the eye of many teens. Vaping has increased to approximately 11% use in high school students.
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