MONROE — One way to help address the ongoing trend of trauma, injury and death when it comes to youth is to educate young adults on how the decisions they make affect everyone around them. 

For this reason, the Monroe Clinic and Hospital Foundation is proud to have sponsored the Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth (P.A.R.T.Y.) program on Sept. 25 at the Monroe High School Performing Arts Center. Over 700 students from 16 area schools learned about the consequences of poor decision-making — while being empowered to make informed, safe choices. 

The 75-minute program included a dramatization featuring student actors, Monroe Clinic physicians and nurses, Green County Emergency Medical Services, Monroe Police officers, the Green County Sheriff and community firefighters. 

Testimonials from a Green County deputy coroner, a Green County judge and personal stories of individuals affected by their own choices, or the choices of others related to driving under the influence, were also shared. 

For more information, contact Jane Sybers at 608-324-2868 or jane.sybers@ssmhealth.com.