Health

Several Factors Contribute to Parents Missing Their Children's Immunization Visits

They have insurance, a health-care provider, and an appointment -- but many parents still regularly miss their children's immunization visits.

A new study from Columbia University Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital claims that there are several factors contributing to these slipups -- for example, parents are nearly four times as likely to miss an appointment that they've rescheduled, and nearly three times as likely to miss an appointment if they have difficulty communicating with their child's health-care provider.

Mental Health Reporting: A Guide for the Media

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The purpose of this website is to provide tools and information for news organizations, journalists, journalism educators, and a broad coalition of news story informants on ways to improve reporting on mental health issues.
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Practical Parenting Information from Seattle Children's

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A list of current classes and events for parents, teens and kids from Seattle Children's.

Events and classes include car seat checks, infant CPR, babysitting classes, children with special needs, meal support training for parents, and more.

Speak Up When You're Down Poster

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Display this poster in a prominent location to ensure women and their families will see the PPD help line number and web site.
Hotline: 
1-888-404-7763 Warm line operated by Postpartum Support International of Washington

Speak Up When You're Down Brochure: Recognizing Postpartum Depression (English)

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Share this brochure on postpartum depression with anyone who may be suffering from this serious and treatable illness.
Hotline: 
1-888-404-7763 Warm line operated by Postpartum Support International of Washington

Speak Up When You're Down Brochure: Recognizing Postpartum Depression (Spanish)

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Available in Spanish, share this brochure on postpartum depression with anyone who may be suffering from this serious and treatable illness.
Hotline: 
1-888-404-7763 (English & Spanish) Warm line operated by Postpartum Support International of Washington
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