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Hospital guild hosts 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'
La Providencia Guild of Children's Hospital Los Angeles conducted its annual meeting and breakfast at Burbank's Castaway banquet center on March 10. Chairwoman Sue Ann Gordon and her committee decorated the room with Audrey Hepburn's movie, “...Tags: Audrey Hepburn, Hospitals and Clinics, Health, Family, Charity
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Girl Scout Daisy Troop visits thrift shop Burbank Girl Scout Daisy Troop 631-6 and their leaders, Lisa Tobey, Carey Sanchez and Ashlynn Wright, visited LaProvidencia Guild Thrift Shop. This was a thank-you opportunity to plant their Master Project " Mini...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Health, Children, University of Southern California, Burbank (Los Angeles, California)
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Organizations: Guild celebrates 'Christmas in July'
Christmas arrived early this month at La Providencia Guild Thrift Shop, 3301 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank. Lorelei Kelley, chairwoman for this event, was helped by her committee, Joanne Bailey, Fanny Belle Mound, Malena Tapan, and Chris Welker, who hosted...Tags: Holidays, Hospitals and Clinics, Dining and Drinking, Health, Children
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My Word: Celebrate moms who defy the odds
Today, families are honoring mom — the inspirational woman who has been there to feed, heal, counsel, love, lead and encourage us. As we think about the remarkable stories of our own mothers, there are some extraordinary stories unfolding in our...Tags: Mother's Day
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Teen contraception decision: Doctors say science trumps politics
Science trumped politics, but politics may still present problems for teens trying to purchase emergency contraception. “A lot of stuff is going to happen over the next 30 days,” said Dr. Cora Breuner, a pediatric medicine specialist at...Tags: Chemical Industry, Government Health Care, Disasters and Accidents, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Kathleen Sebelius
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Teens who volunteered reduced their heart disease risk, study says
People who volunteer are often known to say they get more out of the experience than those who are being helped. A study in Canada concurs that that may be true: Researchers say that high school students who volunteered improved their own health. The...
Tags: Health and Safety at School, Science and Technology, Diseases and Illnesses, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Mount Sinai
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Helping homeless children, teens get medical care
You can see why a state might require minors to have a parent's OK before they receive medical care. But Maryland law has made life especially difficult for homeless teenagers who have no adults watching out for them. It's the sort of problem that drives...
Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Social Issues, Crime, Law and Justice, Acupuncture, Asthma
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Direct Access - 06/01/12
Coverage of the DOH Teen Health Campaign "I Care About Me"on May 21, 2012. Plus your Celebrity Hook-Up and the hottest new videos.
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Maryland ranks 10th in child well-being, national study says
Fewer Maryland children are living in high-poverty neighborhoods than a decade ago, but the lingering economic slump has left more parents without a steady paycheck, theAnnie E. Casey Foundationreported Wednesday. The Baltimore-based charity ranks...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Annie E. Casey Foundation, Social Issues, Family
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Teen alcohol consumption: A tangled network leads to a surprising conclusion
When your teen comes home slurring, swaying and smelling of alcohol, here's a research finding that will help you pinpoint whom to finger as the major "bad influence" in the kid's life. First, a couple of hints: It's not that rowdy gang of boys your son...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Gays and Lesbians, File Sharing, Arts and Culture, University of Pennsylvania
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Direct Access covers "I Care About Me," Tonight @ Midnight on DC50
Watch Direct Access Friday, June 1st, at Midnight on DC50 for coverage, with exclusive interviews, from the "I Care About Me" event, which took place Monday, May 21st. DC Department of Health Launches Teen Health Campaign “I Care About Me”...
Tags: Politics, HIV, Health, Environmental Issues, Weight
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Thank You: Thanks for help with Calipatria health fair
Projects technician/Migrant Education coordinator, Calipatria Unified School DistrictThe Calipatria UnifiedSchool District and Migrant Education Program hosted our 10th annual Family & Children’s Health Fair on March 21 at Grace Smith School in Niland. It was a great success. We had over 200 parents and children participate and 45...Tags: Parenting, V. Manuel Perez, Asthma, Family, Charity
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