Fall Issue of Prevention Counts NOW Available
September 15, 2010 by rosie
Filed under Childhood Issues
Prevention Counts addresses environmental hazards faced by children, including lead poisoning, poverty, lack of health care, decrease in immunizations, etc. A plethora of resources are also available for expectant parents and parents of young children. You can read the Fall Issue of Prevention Counts by clicking on this link.
Have You Seen The Innovative New Jersey Cable Show “Public Health Matters?”
If you have not seen this cutting edge and innovation cable show Public Health Matters than you are missing powerful prevention messages. This public access show is sponsored by the Middle-Brook Regional Health Commission.
The Public Health Matters is produced by Piscataway Community Television (PCTV), which serves 11 towns in Central Jersey. With the addition of Warren Media also airing the program, Public Health Matters will be available in each town served by the Commission.
Some of the past 30 minute interviews have included:
- Summer Safety Tips
- H1N1 Influenza: What You Need to Know
- Cervical Health: What Women Need to Know
- Summer Sun Protection
- Plus more,
Take the survey on the site and suggest other program ideas.
Do You Know About Healtcare.gov?
July 7, 2010 by rosie
Filed under Federal Resources, Resources
Do you know about an exciting and informative website called HealthCare.gov? Well, it is a federal government Website managed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Here you can be empowered to lern about prevention, compare care quality, find insurance options and understand the new health legislation.
When a Child Gets Seriously Hurt
June 8, 2010 by ellen
Filed under Childhood Issues
According to researchers when a child gets seriously injured and requires hospitalization, in many instances, other children in the family are at increased risk of injury in the short term. To read the article on increased risk of injury click here.
Beware of Lithium Batteries
June 1, 2010 by ellen
Filed under Childhood Issues
Young children ingesting powerful lithium batteries is becoming a more commom occurance that can cause very serious health hazards. Click here to read the full story.
Preterm Birth Rate Drops
May 25, 2010 by ellen
Filed under Prenatal Issues
The premature birth rate dropped for the second consecutive year according to a report by the National Center on Health Statistics.
To read the full NY Times story on preterm birth rates click here. To read the report from the National Center on Health Statistics click here.
Warning Label for Some Foods
May 25, 2010 by ellen
Filed under Childhood Issues
According to an article in the NY Times, the American Academy of Pediatricians is recommending a warning label for foods that pose a choking hazard for young children. Since a warning label is used for toys that can be choking hazards for young children, why not have one for foods? Read the full story on choking by clicking on this link.
