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About Prevention Connections
Prevention Connections (PC) was established in 2003 to expand the childhood obesity and tobacco-use prevention efforts of the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth (VFHY). Its mission is to support youth tobacco and nicotine use prevention, substance use prevention, and childhood obesity prevention across Virginia.
Make the Healthier Choice the Easier Choice
View the “Making the Healthier Choice the Easier Choice: An Evidence-Based Blueprint for Change” podcast hosted by Champions of Youth, featuring our very own Michael Parsons discussing Prevention Connections’ mission and the launch of our 2026 Action Plan.
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2026 Champions for Youth Summit
We hope to see you there!
📅 Monday, May 4 – Wednesday, May 6, 2026
📍 Hyatt Regency at Reston Town Center
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📍 Hyatt Regency at Reston Town Center
