While the teen pregnancy rate in Springfield has lowered, it's neighbor, Holyoke still ranks number one in the state of Massachusetts for pregnancy between the ages of 15-19. The Massachusetts Department of Health released an annual report last week which proved the rate in Springfield has severely dropped. Programs in and out of school are considered contributing factors for improvement and Holyoke is considering putting similar curriculum into their own school systems. The program teaches students about safe sex and how to properly use contraceptives such as condoms. Program director Cherylyn S. Hatchett says “It’s moving in the right direction, maybe young people are listening and will have better and brighter futures for themselves.”
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