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Media Coverage: Faith-Based Sex Education Gets Local Test

Media Coverage: Faith-Based Sex Education Gets Local Test

January 29, 2010

StarNewsOnline

Talking about sex in church isn’t easy.  But one local program combines sex and substance abuse education for teens in churches with Duke University Medical Center research about the long-term effects of the instruction. “Let’s Talk” is a collaborative faith-based program through Duke’s Partners in Caring and the Wilmington District of the United Methodist Church. View the full article published on StarNewsOnline.

 
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2010 Annual Report

A Journey Together highlights efforts that convened diverse groups of people for planning and learning.View the annual report.

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Social Media Survey

A recent survey reveals how Endowment constituents are using social media.

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Profiles of Service:
David Holthouser

Exploring options for improving campus sustainability.

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The Story of James B. Duke

His story is one of humility and commitment, knowledge and compassion, which he used to establish The Duke Endowment.

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Nurses Mentor Moms

Visits from nurses through the Nurse-Family Partnership increase a new mom's confidence in raising her baby.

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New Generation of Leaders

The Benjamin N. Duke Scholarship program helps students develop their potential as community leaders.

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Leading the Charge

Brenda Stubbs worked to educate parents and girls about preventing human papillomavirus infections.

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Reversing Rural Decline

Rural United Methodist Churches and hospitals work together to address economic development.