Topic: Health Related Information

Women's Diagnostic Cyber Message Board: A Question and Answer board for all topics related to women's health. Physicians respond to questions in a timely manner. While Great Kids, Inc. always recommends that women obtain regular medical care from their physicians, information obtained from this Board can provide program staff and women with background information and help them figure out what questions to ask their doctor.
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National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health: Provides a weekly email newsletter with research and other important information on maternal and child health. Highly recommended for all programs.
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America's Children "Key National Indicators of Well-Being, an annual report that looks at over 20 indicators of well-being in the areas of economic security, health, behavior, education and social environment." source: CD Publications.
Copies of the full report are available at http://childstats.gov.ac/


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Website Provides Quick Access to New and Updated State Health Data and Information(8/27/2003)
Research Brief Summarizes What Is Known About the Outcomes of Child Maltreatment(6/14/2002)
The Psychological Maltreatment of Children—Technical Report (April, 2002)
Annual Report On Child Health Released (11/26/2001)
AAP Publishes Policy Statements On Child Health (11/26/2001)
Study Finds Depressive Symptoms Common In Mothers of Toddlers(11/26/2001)
Article Reviews The Prevalence and Effects of Inhalant Abuse Among Adolescents(3/09/2001)
Report Provides Birth Statistics Trends for States and Largest U.S. Cities(2/23/2001)
Study Finds Overweight Concerns Common Among Young Children(2/23/2001)
Parental Involvement and Accessibility of Drugs Affect Adolescent Risk for Substance Abuse, Says Report(2/23/2001)
Smoking During Pregnancy Relates to Asthma and Wheezing in Children, Indicates Study(2/23/2001)
Study Reports Immunization Delays Among Low-Birthweight Children (2/08/2001)
Report Outlines the Effects of Non-USDA Foods Sold in Schools(2/08/2001)
Report Highlights States' Efforts to Expand Health Care Coverage(2/08/2001)
Males Exposed to Violence During Childhood are More Likely to Impregnate Adolescent Females, Finds Study (2/08/2001)
Too Few Pregnant Women Are Screened for Partner Violence, Claims Study (12/15/2000)
Study Examines Long-Term Effects of Extremely Low-Birthweight Births on Families(11/22/2000)
Report Proposes New Guidelines for Promoting Breastfeeding(11/17/2000)
Breastfeeding Rates Affected by Fathers' Attitudes, According to Study (11/10/2000)
Report Gives Nation Poor Grade for Women's Health(8/25/2000)
Task Force Report Outlines National Agenda on Newborn Screening(8/11/2000)
Study Examines Incidence of Disability After Extremely Preterm Birth(8/11/2000)
Study Looks at Barriers to Medicaid Enrollment and Issue of Stigma(8/11/2000)
Many Parents Are Unaware That Their Children Are Eligible for Health Insurance(8/11/2000)
CDC Releases Adolescent Health Chartbook(8/11/2000)
Study Finds Association Between Early Postpartum Discharge and Infant Mortality(7/28/2000)
Report Indicates That Pregnant Women May Need to Limit Intake of Fish and Seafood(7/28/2000)
Researchers Find Molecular Link Between SIDS and Rare Heart Disorder(7/28/2000)
Article States That HIV-Infected Adults Need Family-Centered Support(7/28/2000)
Barriers to TANF Enrollment Associated with Higher Uninsurance Rates (6/30/00)
DHHS Releases Report on Well-Being of Children and Youth (6/23/00)
IOM Report Calls for Increased Funding for Immunizations (6/23/00)
Article Examines Gender Differences in Health Care Access(6/16/00)
Study Investigates Women's Feelings About Early Breastfeeding Cessation(6/16/00)
Effects of Medicaid Expansions and Welfare Declines on Prenatal Care Use(5/26/00)
Information Review: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health(5/26/00)
US Prenatal Care Rates Increase Overall but Lag for Certain Groups(5/19/00)
Rehospitalization Rate Analyzed for Cesarean and Assisted Vaginal Deliveries (5/12/00)
Maternal Depression May Impede Child Health Prevention Practices(5/12/00)
Study Finds Low Rates of Family Violence Detection by Pediatricians(5/12/00)
Questions Raised About Fortifying Foods with Folic Acid(5/12/00)
Report Ranks Mothers' Well-Being for 106 Countries(5/12/00)
OB-GYNs Surveyed on Patients' Alcohol Use During Pregnancy (5/5/00)
Study Finds Shifts in Insurance Coverage of Low-Income Children (4/28/00)
Home Visits to Low-Income Mothers Have Lasting Health and Life Effects (4/28/00)
Report Profiles SCHIP/MEDICAID Outreach Program and Its Evaluation Efforts(4/28/00)
Information Review: Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention(4/28/00)
Study Calls for New Measures of Child and Family Well-Being(3/31/00)
Study Cites Need To Address Adolescents' Perceptions of Childbearing(3/3/00)
Bright Futures Nutrition Guidelines Released (3/3/00)
Study Finds Mothers' Misunderstanding of Infant Nutrition(2/25/00) More Information on Specific Topics
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