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Peace of Mind in Knowing Sick Child Won’t be Denied Health Coverage
Posted by on June 20, 2012 at 2:26 PM EDTWhen a child is seriously ill, a parent shouldn’t have to worry that an insurer would deny coverage due to the child’s pre-existing condition. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, Alycia Steinberg no longer worries that her daughter won't get the treatment she needs
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Helping to Provide a Healthy Start for Children
Posted by on June 19, 2012 at 4:45 PM EDTA Neighborhood Christian Center initiative is working to support young mothers during the first year of their babies’ lives by providing critical information on maternal and child health.
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Children in the Rio Grande Valley Enjoy Summer Food and Fun
Posted by on June 18, 2012 at 4:02 PM EDTIn partnership with the USDA's Summer Food Service Program, Catholic Charities begins their second year providing meals nutritious summer meals to children in Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy counties in South Texas.
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Healthy, Affordable Meals for Our Children This Summer
Posted by on June 12, 2012 at 9:19 AM EDTUSDA’s Summer Food Service Program plays an integral role in continuing USDA’s important work on child nutrition – even when school is out for the summer.
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May Morning Harvest in the White House Garden
Posted by on May 31, 2012 at 4:59 PM EDTBack in March, a group of students from across the country joined First Lady Michelle Obama to plant a new crop in the White House garden.
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White House Office Hours: Let's Move! with Sam Kass
Posted by on May 17, 2012 at 3:31 PM EDTJoin us for a session of White House Office Hours with Sam Kass, White House Chef and Senior Policy Advisor for Healthy Food Initiatives.
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Beyond Challenges: Biological Sciences and Civic Engagement
Posted by on May 7, 2012 at 12:00 PM EDTNasrin Taei is proud to be making a difference in the lives of Americans through her work in biochemistry -- specifically, "hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a heart-related abnormality, [that] is the most common cause of sudden death in young athletes at sporting events."
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From the Archives: 'Move Your Body' Flash Workout
Posted by on May 3, 2012 at 1:42 PM EDTSchools around the country will participate in Beyonce-inspired flash workout, marking the one-year anniversary of last year's nationwide "Move Your Body" dance that got kids moving in support of First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative.
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Vote for Your Favorite Video Today!
Posted by on May 1, 2012 at 6:16 PM EDT10 days left to vote for your favorite Communities on the Move Video Challenge!
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Environment Prep: Teaching the Next Generation to Take the Lead
Posted by on April 25, 2012 at 12:40 PM EDTBrian Kasher, Manager of Environmental Health and Saftey at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, knows that "greening our cities and towns requires a targeted approach in public school systems to achieve meaningful health benefits for our children." He lives, works and aims to teach that ideal each day.
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