Child Health
The health of children varies widely from country to country and even from area to area within countries. Some areas are underserved, some areas have access to the finest facilities available. But whatever stage in their development a country has reached nothing is more important than the children's health, for it defines their future.
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ViaCord http://www.viacord.com Unlike companies that only preserve cord blood, ViaCord is also a recognized leader in cord blood research. We're dedicated to finding new treatments using cord blood stem cells. | |
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Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs http://www.amchp.org Represents state public health leaders and others working to improve the health of women of reproductive age, children and youth. Works with national and state partners to link children identified with a special need to appropriate health care and support services. | |
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Action for Healthy Kids http://www.actionforhealthykids.org Seeks to engage diverse organizations, leaders and volunteers in actions that foster sound nutrition and good physical activity in children, youth and schools. | |
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Bright Futures http://www.brightfutures.org Bright Futures is based on the idea that successful child health promotion and care is rooted in a partnership of families, communities, health care providers, and public health officials. Special topic areas include nutrition, oral and mental health and physical activity. | |
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Injury and Violence Prevention Program http://www.ockeepkidssafe.org To contribute to the prevention of injury, death and disability and secure wellness for children and their families by providing injury prevention services. Local pediatricians participate in the Chapters’ programs and advocacy efforts aimed at reducing childhood injuries. | |
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Child and Youth Health Network for Eastern Ontario http://www.child-youth-health.net Organization providing research, workshops and advocacy on health issues for youth. Information on the organization, events, workshops and research. Feel free to browse our site, register for our mailing list or contact us with your feedback. | |
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Child Survival Collaborations and Resources Group http://www.coregroup.org CORE Group works worldwide to improve the health status of children and mothers in underserved populations. Gives particular emphasis to women of reproductive age and children under 5 because they are the most vulnerable to death and illness from poverty and disease. | |
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International Association for Adolescent Health http://www.iaah.org A multidisciplinary, non-government organization, whose focus is on youth health and well-being. Goal is to become an organization which encourages and fosters National Youth Health organizations. | |
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Kids Kidney Research http://www.kidneyresearch.org Provides practical assistance in finding cures for paediatric kidney and related diseases. | |
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National Institute of Child Health and Human Development http://www.nichd.nih.gov NICHD seeks to assure that every individual is born healthy, is born wanted, and has the opportunity to fulfill his or her potential for a healthy and productive life unhampered by disease or disability. | |
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New York Foundling Hospital http://www.nyfoundling.org Extensive network of community based services provides havens for children whose safety is at risk, loving foster and group facilities to protect children and support for families to strengthen them. | |
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KidsHealth http://kidshealth.org KidsHealth provides families with perspective, advice, and comfort about a wide range of physical, emotional, and behavioral issues that affect children and teens. | |