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- Senators back national child health plan
- Your Child’s Health: Preventing treating cold-weather injuries
‘¢ Va. Proposal Puts Mental Health Safety Net for Children on …
Washington Post United States
Kaine (D) as a place the state can do without. To help close a $3 billion budget gap he has ordered the elimination of the center and a 16-bed hospital unit in southwestern Virginia that provides similar care. The proposal which has kicked up protests from a broad coalition of mental health experts advocates and lawmakers is a stark reminder of all that might be lost as governors and lawmakers in Virginia and Maryland grapple with the agonizing budget choices before them. Cutting this one line in the Virginia budget would save $7. 6 million annually a small slice of the savings being sought. Cuts will impact spending across the board including money dedicated for transportation education the environment health care and public safety. Virginia officials contend that the services the mental health center provides can be better offered at private hospitals that have psychiatric wards for children.
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Senators back national child health plan
Bizjournals.com NC
us Digg This Colorado Senators Friday approved a resolution asking Congress to reauthorize a program that helps states provide health insurance to needy children. Last year President George W. Bush vetoed legislation to expand SCHIP citing concerns that it sets the stage for socialized medicine. But on Wednesday the U.
Your Child’s Health: Preventing treating cold-weather injuries
Munster Times IN
Shivering is an early sign of hypothermia. As the body temperature falls slurred speech confusion and poor coordination ensue. If hypothermia progresses there is increased stress on all body functions and the child becomes stuporous develops cardiac arrhythmias and finally stops breathing. Hypothermic babies seen most often with families that have inadequate means to heat their home are lethargic and feed poorly and their skin is cold and hardened. If the child is shivering bring him indoors immediately. Encourage mild muscle activity such as walking and give him a warm drink. Remove any wet or cold clothing and wrap him in warm dry blankets.
