Arthritis drugs pose a cancer risk to kids
The FDA will require companies to include a new label on the drugs’ boxes.
Luzerne Co. woman’s invention helps emergency workers treat children
Her car seat stickers provide emergency workers with the child’s name, the child’s parents’ names, emergency contact info, and medical conditions.
Philly Hospital takes action to protect sleeping infants
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children implemented an institution-wide policy that parents are not allowed to sleep with their infants at the hospital.
Dept. of Public Welfare says PA to greatly improve care options for terminally ill children
Families of children with terminal illnesses often don’t have sufficient access to hospice care, and aren’t advised of hospice’s benefits.
Rally today in Harrisburg calls attention to need for long-term child care
Currently, there are very little options for parents of children who need long-term, hospice-type care.
State Board of Education launches discussion about student health
The state Dept. of Health reports that one in three students are at risk of being overweight or obese.
In tough economy, parents are relying more on school nurses
Reasons include wanting the nurse’s (free) opinion before paying for a visit to the pediatrician.
NPR: Recession hurting kids with developmental delays
In an article describing how the economic recession is causing many states to delay providing care to young children who are showing signs of developmental delays, National Public Radio describes the stories of two families who have run into roadblocks in getting care for their children. Pennsylvania is cited as a state ahead of the game.
Some York County smokers’ opinions about the way more money will be raised for SCHIP
The SCHIP expansion will be paid for by a hike on the federal cigarette tax.