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January 4, 2022
Garwood honored with Walentik leadership award
Recognized for her work supporting vulnerable youth.
National Leaders
November 19, 2020
Young people with disabilities focus of COVID-19 testing grant
$5 million grant to fund saliva tests for students, teachers, staff in schools operated by Special School District of St. Louis County.
News Release
November 13, 2019
Plax honored by American Academy of Pediatrics
Recognized for her extensive work helping area teens.
National Leaders
July 17, 2018
Decriminalizing pot doesn’t lead to increased use by young people
Study also shows drop in marijuana-related arrests.
News Release
November 20, 2017
Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation visits The SPOT
Pop star’s organization highlights support the center offers.
Medical Campus & Community
October 24, 2017
Large declines seen in teen substance abuse, delinquency
Surveys over a decade indicate positive behavioral shifts.
News Release
April 28, 2017
Salute calls for community commitment to youth
The SPOT earns recognition as health advocacy organization of the year.
Source: The St. Louis American
April 26, 2016
Graduated driver licensing laws linked to reduced teen drinking
States with stricter laws that ease teens into driving have lower rates of teen alcohol use.
News Release
February 24, 2016
School-based health clinic established at north St. Louis County high school
Started by the School of Medicine, the clinic addresses health and social services for teens.
News Release
December 8, 2015
Genes influence choice between small rewards now or bigger ones later
Twin study could shed light on impulsivity and addiction to food, drugs and alcohol.
News Release
December 10, 2014
Youth clinic heads to school in north St. Louis County
SPOT is a one-stop, drop-in clinic offering youth free confidential medical care, mental health counseling, STD testing and other services.
Outlook Magazine
October 7, 2014
Free birth control cuts teen pregnancies, abortions
When barriers to contraception such as cost and lack of education were removed, most teens in a Washington University study opted for long-acting birth control.
Photo Gallery, School of Medicine