CTIS Education

Community and Outreach Services

Community education is an important component of the CTIS mission. Our Community Outreach Services increase awareness and understanding of the potential risk medications, recreational drugs and other environmental agents could have on an unborn baby.

Community Education and Outreach includes participation in health fairs, medical conferences and community events. Additionally, CTIS Teratogen Information Specialists provide in-services on teratogens at drug treatment centers, medical offices, hospitals, schools, colleges and universities.

Schedule a speaker

CTIS Pregnancy Risk Information Line is frequently asked to speak at various community groups or organizations on teratogens and their effects on the developing fetus. Speakers are Teratogen Information Specialists, a prenatal epidemiologist or a physician. The speaker format generally includes a 45-minute to 1-hour presentation on the requested topic followed by audience questions. The presentation may include lecture, slides and videos, depending on the topic discussed. Literature is available for participants to take home.