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CDC Reports Latest Data on Suicide Behaviors, Risk Factors, and Prevention
Analysis of data on suicide methods by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that among youth aged 10-14 years, suffocation has replaced firearms as the most common method of suicide.
Childhood Immunization Rates at Record High Levels
The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that the nation''s childhood immunization rates are at record high levels, including significant increases in rates of immunization for chickenpox and pneumonia, the two most recent additions to the childhood immunization schedule. The findings were reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to kick off August as National Immunization Awareness Month.
School-Based Interpersonal Psychotherapy Seems to be Effective for Treating Depressed Adolescents
According to an article in The Archives of General Psychiatry, adolescents who received interpersonal psychotherapy for depression...
Neighborhoods May Influence Whether Residents Have Asthma
from Ohio State University find that along with the usual risk factors for asthma such as smoking and poverty, another factor that may increase the risk of asthma: a neighborhood where people live in fear.
One-third of U.S. Children Lack Quality Health Care
A study in the journal Pediatrics reports that 34 percent of U.S. children age 4 months to 35 months do not receive high-quality, preventative health care. About 66 percent of children surveyed received "excellent" or "good" preventative care.
Affordable Health Insurance For Children - KidCare
Affordable Health Insurance For Children - KidCare The flyer is available at http://www.cscbroward.org/pdfs/ChildHealthInsuranceEnroll.pdf To enroll go to http://www.floridakidcare.org/printapp.html The application is available in 3 languages (just click on one of the languages below: English, Spanish, Haitian Creole Hurry applications must be received by January 30, 2005, no exceptions.
Support 2-1-1 Resource and Referral!
2-1-1 First Call for Help makes it easier for Broward County residents to get the information they need to keep them out of emergency rooms, off of government assistance, out of “deep end” social service programs, safe from abuse, and in stable housing. Statewide 2-1-1 providers also help callers find job training and assistance, elder care and child care, and before-and-after-school care that will allow them to stay employed.
Minority children get less sleep, U.S. study finds
Black children are less likely to get enough sleep than their white counterparts, which makes them susceptible to poorer school performance and behavioral problems.
Forum on Florida's Uninsured
Have some ideas on how the Florida Legislature can help meet the needs of the uninsured population? Then click for more information about an upcoming "idea-raiser" that will include key lawmakers and opinion leaders. Let your voice be heard on November 9th!
Medicaid Reform Community Based Organization Breakfast
On October 27, 2006 the United Way of Broward County, in partnership with the Florida Medicaid Reform Program, will host a breakfast for Broward County’s community based organizations. The event is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the United Way of Broward County, located at 1300 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. Community based organizations who serve Broward’s Medicaid beneficiary community are encouraged to send a representative. Click above for more information.
Call to Action on Black Infant Mortality
BLACK BABIES IN BROWARD COUNTY ARE DYING AT MORE THAN TWICE THE RATE OF WHITE BABIES. Join the Call to Action on Black Infant Mortality.
Call to Action on Black Infant Mortality
BLACK BABIES IN BROWARD COUNTY ARE DYING AT MORE THAN TWICE THE RATE OF WHITE BABIES. Join the Call to Action on Black Infant Mortality.

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