Jane Fonda Center for Adolescent Reproductive Health
of Emory University
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics

[Courses and Workshops]  [Contact Information]

The Marion Howard Chair in Adolescent Reproductive Health was endowed by a gift from Ms. Jane Fonda in 2001.  The endowment also has helped fund the Jane Fonda Center for Adolescent Reproductive Health of Emory University, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics.

The Center focuses on adolescent reproductive health research, development of training strategies, and program evaluation and development.  It is located at the Emory West Campus, on Briarcliff Road, is headed by Marion Howard, Ph.D., Professor.

Dr. Howard developed the nationally recognized program, Postponing Sexual Involvement, which uses peer counselors and emphasizes abstinence. She has been a member of the faculty the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics since 1976 and was the director of Teen Services at Grady Memorial Hospital.  Ms. Sharon Nieb, MSW, is the program director of the Center. 

Jane Fonda is a long-time activist in teen pregnancy prevention in Atlanta. In 1995 she established G-CAPP, the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention, and in 2000 she gave a generous endowment to Grady Health System for the Teen Service Program and Clinic.

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Contact Information

Courses and Workshops

"Working with Families in Poverty”
A workshop especially designed for medical providers
Emory University CME accredited

Friday, December 9, 2005

Location:
Jane Fonda Center for Adolescent Reproductive Health
Emory West, Building A, 1st Floor
1256 Briarcliff Road, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30306

Registration and Information:
Please call Ms. Sonia D'Avilar, Training Coordinator
Emory University - Jane Fonda Center
404-712-8731; sdavila@emory.edu

Presenters:
Mary Flynt, EDS, Educational Consultant
Sharon Nieb, MSW, Jane Fonda Center

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Resident Educational Series

To be held at the Grady Campus, Resident Educational Sessions, Wednesdays, location to be announced:

1.  “Working with Families in Poverty”, February 1, 2006; 3 hours in length
2.  “Working with Families in Poverty”, February 8, 2006; (continuation) 3 hours in length
3.  “Adolescent Reproductive Health: Cultural Competency, Communication and Adolescent Friendly Services”; March 22, 2006, 3 hours in length.

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