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Immunization

Vaccination: A Conversation Worth Having

Bill Maher | Posted 11.16.2009 | Living

Read More: Swine Flu Vaccination, Naturopathic-Physician, Flu Shots, Vaccinations, Immunization, Naturopathy, Vaccines, Living News
Bill Maher

Vaccination is a nuanced subject, and I've never said all vaccines in all situations are bad. The point I am representing is: Is getting frequent vaccinations for any and all viruses consequence-free?

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A Solution For Infant Mortality? Christian Organization Emphasizes Its Child Survival Program

Huffington Post | Jonathan Daniel Harris | Posted 10.29.2009 | Impact

Read More: Literacy, Psas, Illiteracy, Psa, Child Survival Program, Breast Feeding, Adult Literacy, Immunization, Compassion, Infant Mortality, Impact News

The Christian Organization Compassion aims to use its influence and funds to "release children from poverty." Their latest campaign, the Child Surviva...

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Vaccines Important for Children's Health

Rep. Louise Slaughter | Posted 10.19.2009 | Living

Read More: Louise Slaughter, New York State, Vaccines, Shots, Measles, Americans, 2008, Children, Vaccination, Elementary School, Autism, Immunization, School, Endemic Diseases, Parents, Living News
Rep. Louise Slaughter

Making sure that school age boys and girls are up to date on their vaccinations isn't fun, but it's absolutely necessary for the public health and the health of the child.

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True Prevention is the Solution to Our Healthcare Crisis

Dr. Erika Schwartz | Posted 09.05.2009 | Living

Read More: Bone-Density, Obama Healthcare, Healthcare System, Cancer Prevention, Colonoscopy, Universal Healthcare, Pap-Smear, Immunization, Prevention, Mammograms, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Healthcare Costs, Healthcare, Living News
Dr. Erika Schwartz

Prevention is about staying healthy and not being scared into having unnecessary tests. It is about spending fewer dollars on health care and more on good, clean, healthy living.

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To Build a Bridge

Linda P. Fried | Posted 05.21.2009 | Politics

Read More: Obama Healthcare-System, Obama Healthcare, Infrastructure, DOHMH, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygene, Obama Healthcare Plan, Obama-Health-Care, EHR, Community-Based Health Care, Immunization, Electronic Health Record, Obama-Health-Care-Reform, Healthcare Bridge, Politics News
Linda P. Fried

We need to create the infrastructure for a new kind of health system: one that brings clinic and community together.

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Entertainment Industry Acts for Children

Jennifer Perry | Posted 05.12.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Foster Children, Adoption, Children, Homelessness, Philanthropy, Cole Sternberg, Parenting, Children’s Action Network, Immunization, Entertainment News
Jennifer Perry

With an art opening reception for Cole Sternberg -- to benefit the Children's Action Network (CAN) -- taking place on Saturday, April 11, at Fred Sega...

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