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Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
If you live in the Northeastern US, even Canada, and are ready to open your home as a host family for The Fresh Air Fund’s Fresh Air Children now’s the time to get in touch. The Fresh Air Fund needs host families for the summer of 2010.
Fresh Air Children are [...]
Cardiac Science Automated External Defibrillators: Recall
Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
Cardiac Science Automated External Defibrillators (Powerheart, Cardiovive, CardioLife models): Recall
Audience: Emergency medical professionals, hospital risk managers
[Posted 02/09/2010]: Cardiac Science Corporation and FDA notified healthcare professionals and consumers of a recall because the automated external defibrillator (AED) may not be able to deliver therapy during a cardiac resuscitation attempt, which may [...]
7 Steps to a Healthier Life
Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
Cardiovascular diseases are our nation’s number one killer. Since 1963 Congress has required the president to proclaim February “American Heart Month“. During this month the goal is to raise funds for research and pass along information about heart disease and stroke.
Not only does the American Heart Association work with administration to [...]
Vital Supplies Going To Haiti in Pelican Cases
Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
Pelican™ Sends Vital Survival and Rescue Items to Provide Help in Haiti
Pelican Donates Head Lamps and Flashlights; Valued at $100,000
TORRANCE, CA – January 21, 2010 – Pelican Products, Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced lighting systems and virtually indestructible cases, today announced its contribution of [...]
Cervical Health Awareness Month
Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
The United States Congress designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month. Cervical cancer screening saves lives yet for assorted reasons not all women are getting a Pap test and pelvic exam.
Take a look at some facts:
11% of United States women report that they do not have their Pap test screenings.
In [...]
NYC ½ Marathon Update
Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
The NYC ½ Marathon lottery closed last Wednesday night (1/6/10) and the winners were announced on Thursday. If you didn’t make it and you still want to take part in it you still have a chance. The FAF Team still has spots available. If you’re interested you can register with [...]
January is National Blood Donor Month
Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
Since 1970 the first month of the year has been recognized as National Blood Donor Month. Why not kick off the New Year with a blood donation to your local Red Cross or other blood bank in honor of National Blood Donor Month? The whole process takes only about an [...]
Looking Towards 2010: New Web Look for the New Year!
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Happy Holidays!
I hope you have some wonderful plans in store for the next 10 days or so that involves yummy food, family time and time away from your computers.
When we all regroup in January for the New Year, you’ll find some exciting changes here on Dr. Gwenn Is In blog and [...]
FDA Approves Fluzone High-Dose for People Ages 65 and Older
Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
FDA PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Dec. 23, 2009
Media Inquiries: Shelly Burgess, 301-796-4651, shelly.burgess@fda.hhs.gov
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA
FDA Approves a High Dose Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Specifically Intended for People Ages 65 and Older
Accelerated approval process used in vaccine approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Fluzone High-Dose, an inactivated influenza virus vaccine [...]
2010 CureSearch Calendars
Submitted by CureSearch - Conquering Childhood Cancer
This coming year, simultaneously fulfill a need and contribute to childhood cancer research. By purchasing a 2010 calendar from CureSearch, you will be on time for all of your appointments and fund the life-saving work of the Children’s Oncology Group.
Visit 1800blogger to see all of our industry leading [...]
Watching TV Smartly, and Sanely, Over Holiday Break With Your Kids
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
With the upcoming school holiday break days away, let’s be realistic: TV sets are about to get a bit more use than usual. In fact, many will go into hyper drive as kids of all ages are home more and parents become distracted with holiday preparations and school week plans. [...]
A Dose of Dr. Gwenn Podcast Returns Tomorrow Night!
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Show 16, The Return of Dr. Gwenn and Healthy Holidays 09, airs tomorrow night at 8pm ET.
Wondering how to have happy, healthy and sane holidays with your kids?
Any linger questions about H1N1, especially with some breaking news about the H1N1 vaccine and kids this week?
And, what was up with Dr. [...]
The developmental tracking industry: do we need a gizmo?
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
With our world becoming high tech, it’s not surprising that gizmos and programs or our computers, iPhones and Smartphones are emerging to help us track everything from our infant’s cry to our child’s development. But, are these necessary?
I was called by a reporter from Wired.com to weigh in on this [...]
Partner With Your Child To Handle Inappropriate Content on the iTunes Store
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
I had heard there were “adult only” applications on iTunes but hadn’t seen any myself – until yesterday.
I’ve been on the application store many times to find cool application for my iPhone and never seen anything alarming. Yesterday, however, under “top free applications”, this is what I found:
Note #2, “Beautiful [...]
Talking To Kids About The Economy and The Holidays
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
With the holidays upon us and our country still facing a challenging economic crisis, many families are struggling with how to balance celebrating and spending without disappointing their children.
From news stories to Facebook postings, families are expressing clear concern for how to celebrate this year, what to buy for their [...]
