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Armed with cameras, teens spread health advocacy message in their communities
10-11-2007 · EurekAlert!A Children's Memorial Hospital researcher has developed an innovative health advocacy program that uses photovoice, a combination of digital photography and storytelling, to empower minority teens to identify and address important health problems in their communities.
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