The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools - October2008

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News Alerts

October News Alerts

Americans Dissatisfied with Medical Care Delivery and More Have Problems with Medical Bills and Debt

Nearly 3 Million US Children Uninsured Though Parent Has Insurance

Teen Birth Rate Increases in 2006

Prevention Task Force Recommends Behavioral Counseling To Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) for Sexually Active Adolescents
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Reports Increased Vaccination Rates Among 13-17 Year Olds
American Academy of Pediatrics Increases Recommended Daily Intake of Vitamin D
President Bush Signs Health Care Safety Net Act of 2008 into Law
US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Announces Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
California Passes Law Requiring Display of Caloric Content on Restaurant Menus
FDA Rejects Move to Ban the Sale of Cold and Cough Medicines for Young Children

News Alerts

Issue 11/21/2008: Study Finds Dramatic Increase in Use of Medication for Chronic Illnesses among Children, Especially Girls

Issue 11/19/2008: California Supreme Court Rules only Licensed Nurses Can Give Insulin Shots

Issue 11/11/2008: Energy Drink Consumption in College Students and Problem Behaviors

Previous News Alerts

Study Finds Dramatic Increase in Use of Medication for Chronic Illnesses among Children, Especially Girls
California Supreme Court Rules only Licensed Nurses Can Give Insulin Shots
Energy Drink Consumption in College Students and Problem Behaviors