The EHDI Interns in Front of Their Photography Earlier this month, the walls of the Annex Teen Clinic conference room were transformed into a vibrant photography gallery. Our Eliminating Health Disparities Initiative (EHDI) interns took center stage for an event exhibiting their original artwork to Annex staff and community members. This wasn’t just an art… Read more
At the Annex Teen Clinic, we know that the idea of a medical procedure—like getting an IUD or an injection—can feel a little intimidating. This is particularly true for the many young people who come to our clinic for whom this is their very first medical procedure. Whether it’s “needle phobia” or nerves about pelvic… Read more
The Annex Teen Clinic believes every young person deserves to feel safe, supported, and empowered. In the 2024 – 2025 school year, the Annex brought its Health Mentor program to a middle school for the very first time, making vital resources and caring support available directly within the school community. The Health Mentor program provides… Read more
At the Annex Teen Clinic, we know that access to nutritious food is healthcare. That’s why, as of June 2025, we now offer Food Rx in our clinic — a program designed to support patients who are experiencing food insecurity or could simply use help with meals. This program allows young people to select up… Read more
From Questions to Confidence: How One Teen Became a Nurse When Elle* was fourteen, the thought of starting birth control made her anxious. She had heard from friends that it was the right choice, but she was left with a host of questions: Where could she get it? How much would it cost? What would… Read more
