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31st Annual Adolescent Health Symposium
February 12–13, 2026
Building a Mindset for Prevention and Collective Health Promotion in Our Youth
Join us at the Adolescent Health Symposium and leave with newfound knowledge, a refreshed perspective, and a toolkit of strategies to make a lasting impact on the well-being of today's youth.
- Three renowned keynote presenters
- Diverse, informative, and interactive breakout sessions
A virtual opportunity to connect, engage, network, and learn.
Keynote Speakers
Peter Gray
Peter Gray, Ph.D., Research Professor & Emeritus Professor, Psychology & Neuroscience, Boston College
Ryan McKelley
Ryan McKelley, Ph.D., LP, HS, Professor of Clinical/Counseling Psychology, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Invited: Paula Walker-King, M.D., M.P.H., M.P.A., MCHES, Center for Program Integrity, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Welcome to the 31st Annual
Adolescent Health Symposium
This annual gathering of educators, youth workers, educational administrators, community leaders, and health and human service professionals advances key topics in the areas of health education and adolescent wellness. We are honored to have four renowned keynote presenters with diverse perspectives, as well as dedicated breakout session facilitators presenting a diverse assortment of topics in alignment with our three symposium tracks:
- Track 1: Risk Factors (Red)
- Track 2: Health Promotion and Protective Factors (Green)
- Track 3: Emerging Issues (Blue)
Please select the breakout sessions that best meet your personal and professional needs. You do not have to remain solely in one breakout session track throughout the Symposium. Engage in active learning and prepare to return to your organization with new and exciting insights and strategies for working with today’s youth.
The Symposium is offered in cooperation with the UW-La Crosse Department of Public Health and Community Health Education, and UW-La Crosse Graduate & Extended Learning
Special Thanks to the Wisconsin Association for Middle-Level Education (WAMLE) for their support and assistance advertising the Adolescent Health Symposium.