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Every Child, Every Time, Every Place

Posted May 15th, 2009 in Health Policy, Managing Your Practice, Personal Health

Hopefully, the title caught your attention and you’re wondering what the public health topic is this month. You would not be faulted for thinking that the title refers to immunizations (every kid needs them, physicians should update them at each appointment, and different models should be explored to reach adolescent patients where they are for their vaccinations) or even healthy eating (every child deserves nutritious food every day at home, in schools, and throughout their communities).

Topics: asthma, community health, Public Health, public health officer

Family Violence

Posted April 10th, 2009 in Managing Your Practice, Personal Health

According to Reuters, March 14, 2008, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states 23.6 percent of women and 11.5 percent of men reported being a victim of family violence at some time during their lives. In San Diego County in 2007, there were 18,839 reports of domestic violence incidents. Family violence is a major public health problem that affects the health and wellbeing of women, men, youth, and children. During pregnancy, family violence has been associated with poor outcomes for mother and infant.

Topics: family violence, Healthcare News and Updates, Public Health, public health officer

Improving Oral Health: April is Oral Health Month

Posted December 19th, 2008 in Personal Health

California is still struggling to address the dental needs of its residents. In 2003, a California report stated that 4 percent of the children in classrooms are unable to concentrate because they are actually in pain or suffering from a dental abscess. The report went on to call dental disease a hidden epidemic of California’s school children.

Topics: Healthcare News and Updates, oral health, Public Health, public health officer

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