Kids Healthy

DENTAL COVERAGE: Iowa children who are part of the Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa program will now be able to get dental care - WHO-TV
Iowa Gov. Chet Culver says the state Department of Human Services has started the country’s first dental-only program for underinsured children. The governor’s office said Friday that the new dental program is available for children whose family income qualifies them for the Healthy and Well Kids in

No. 1 seed top goal for Nebraska at Big 12 tourney - WDBJ7.com
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Protecting its perfect record isn’t Nebraska’s primary goal at the Big 12 tournament. Coach Connie Yori figures her third-ranked Cornhuskers (29-0) need only one win in Kansas City, Mo., to assure themselves a No. 1 seed in the

First lady pushes healthy kids campaign forward - San Jose Mercury News
ARLINGTON, Va.—First lady Michelle Obama is challenging software and video game designers to develop games and applications that get kids excited about living healthy. She says thousands of dollars in cash prizes are at stake for the winners. Mrs

Give the kids a head start - TODAYonline

Give the kids a head start TODAYonline THE early childhood years are a crucial time for laying the foundation of your child's healthy living habits. And parents have an important …

Transcript: President Obama Pennsylvania Health Care Remarks - FOXNews (blog)

Transcript: President Obama Pennsylvania Health Care Remarks FOXNews (blog) She's a young mother; she's got two kids. She thought she had beaten her breast cancer but later discovered it had spread to her bones. … and more »

Kids can make Leprechaun Treat Hat - Tribune Review

Kids can make Leprechaun Treat Hat Tribune Review The program's Web site, www.asklistenlearn.com, encourages kids to pledge to make healthy choices and provides parents with information and strategies to …

When it’s Good to be a Quitter - Voice of America

When it's Good to be a Quitter Voice of America Along with teaching kids about the health risks of smoking, it highlights the tobacco industry's marketing strategies. "When we talk to youth, … and more »

Kimberly Garrison: You can save your child from scourge of obesity - Philadelphia Inquirer

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Kimberly Garrison: You can save your child from scourge of obesity Philadelphia Inquirer The best way to boost your kids' brain power is to start them off with a healthy breakfast. You don't have to spend endless hours in the kitchen, … Health Affairs Policy Briefs Examine Child ObesityHealth Affairs (blog) US Sen. Harkin: Statement on childhood obesityIowaPolitics.com (press release) Senate Panel Tackles Childhood ObesityCourthouse News Service Oneindia all 41 news articles »

Apolo Anton Ohno Visits Robert Wagner Middle School to Promote The Century … - EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)

Apolo Anton Ohno Visits Robert Wagner Middle School to Promote The Century … EON: Enhanced Online News (press release) The “game” teaches kids about the health consequences of underage drinking and encourages kids to “say 'YES' to a healthy lifestyle and 'NO' to underage … and more »

Obama touts healthy lifestyle for Miss. kids - Jackson Clarion Ledger

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Obama touts healthy lifestyle for Miss. kids Jackson Clarion Ledger We proudly promote healthy hearts and minds." "I'm glad my kids will be able to see the first black first lady come here," Cork said. … Michelle Obama in Mississippi Talking Childhood ObesitydBTechno First lady tours Miss. schools to tout healthThe Associated Press Michelle Obama Warns Childhood Obesity Causes DiabeteseMaxHealth WLBT-TV -Earthtimes (press release) -WJBF-TV all 248 news articles »

No swine flu jab for healthy kids - Belfast Telegraph

No swine flu jab for healthy kids Belfast Telegraph Healthy children in Northern Ireland will not be vaccinated for swine flu after the end of March, the Department of Health has announced. … and more »

Healthy Kids | Training can prepare sitter - Louisville Courier-Journal

Healthy Kids | Training can prepare sitter Louisville Courier-Journal If a health emergency occurred at your home while you were away, would your baby sitter know … and more »