Family Fun Run at the Capitol on May 14
Join us for a morning of family fun on May 14 and help support Michigan's non-profits at the Heart of Michigan Run, held on Michigan Avenue and along the River Walk, followed by the Heart of Michigan Farmers Market at the finish in front of the Capitol. Sign up at heartofmichiganrun.com. Your participation in this event will support the Healthy Kids, Healthy Michigan Coalition and the Children's Trust Fund.
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CHRT Brief Looks at State Requirements, Policy Choices in ACA
The Center for Healthcare Research & Transformation (CHRT) has released a policy brief summarizing the significant state requirements, policy decisions, and budgetary impacts in the Affordable Care Act.
You can read the Guide to State Requirements and Policy Decisions in the Affordable Care Act here.
Information is presented in easy to use tables, with implementation dates, funding (if appropriated), and policy issues identified. The brief also includes a list of web resources for states by topic area (Health Insurance Exchanges, Medicaid Expansion, Enrollment, and Long Term Care).
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Prolonged Bottle Feeding Boosts Kids' Obesity Risk: Study
Babies who are still drinking from a bottle at 2 years of age may be prone to obesity by the time they turn 5, a new study suggests.
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Drugmakers to End Infant Formulas of Products With Acetaminophen
The makers of cold and fever medications that contain the painkiller acetaminophen said that they will discontinue infant-drops versions of the products to avoid confusion that might lead to overdoses, the Associated Press reported this week.
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Treating Kids for Environmental Ills Costs U.S. $76B a Year
Children's health problems caused by air pollution, exposure to toxic chemicals and other environmental pollutants cost the United States $76.6 billion in 2008, a new study finds.
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Autism Tests for Preemies May Be Faulty, Study Suggests
Doctors are erroneously diagnosing autism spectrum disorder in many 18-month-old toddlers who were born extremely premature, a small new study suggests.
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Mom's Exposure to Plastics Chemical Tied to Baby's Wheeze
Children born to women exposed to bisphenol A (BPA) during the early part of pregnancy may be more likely to experience wheezing early in life, according to a new study.
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Save the Date: Moving Toward Solutions Teen Pregnancy Prevention Conference, August 18-19
The fourth annual Moving Toward Solutions Conference will provide educators, providers and community stakeholders with practical strategies for day-to-day implementation and highlight programs that prevent adolescent pregnancy. The conference will be held August 18-19 at the Park Place Hotel in Traverse City. Learn more here.
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Order your 2011-12 Watch Me Grow Calendars! This 24-month calendar highlights a different program each month - offering both program information and contact information. Activities and tips for parents are also offered throughout the calendar providing information on health, safety, nutrition, and parenting. The best part is that these calendars are $1 each. Visit the website for complete information and order form.
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