VT RAYS (Raise Awareness for Youth Services) is a youth group focused on adolescent and young adult public health issues, with a particular interest in improving access and utilization of preventive health services. Under the leadership of the Youth Health Improvement Initiative at the Vermont Child Health Improvement Program (VCHIP), and in partnership with Vermont Afterschool, the VT RAYS connect with primary care practices throughout Vermont to help identify adolescent health priority areas, increase engagement, and improve quality of youth services. Additionally, VCHIP provides opportunities to bring the youth voice and perspective to other state partners and collaborators, creating an impact at the policy level.
Erica Gibson, MD, VCHIP Faculty Advisor
Angela Zinno, MA, VCHIP Project Coordinator and VT RAYS Facilitator
Brianne Smith, Vermont Afterschool, Youth Engagement Coordinator and VT RAYS Facilitator
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