Asthma Camp When: October 3, 2009
Who: Kids ages 6-12
Why: Educational Informational Fun!
Asthma Camp is a 1 day camp for children with Asthma. Lunch will be provided along with education,prizes, snacks and lots of fun. A 1 hour parent education class will be held at 9 am.
Sponsered by Centra. Pre-register by callng 200-3117 and leave a message!
Children's Oral Health
Why is oral health
important?
Healthy teeth help keep the rest of our body healthy
• Teeth that are not cared for can cause infections, poor nutrition and other problems
Things to do for healthy teeth
• Brush your teeth, the insides ofyour mouth and your tongue
• Floss your teeth
• See a dentist twice a year
• Don’t eat sugary foods
• Eat lots of fruits and vegetables
Kids make up almost 20% of U.S. Hospital Admissions.
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If your child seems uncomfortable, try to find out what's really happening. You may elicit more information than a nurse or doctor.
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Write down the medical team's plan. Ask the staff to repeat anything you find unclear.
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Report any changes in your child's appetite, energy, mood or pain levels.
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Write down the names and contact numbers for the medical team.
Safe Sleep for Babies
Suffocation is the leading cause of injury deaths among infants in Virginia.
Always put your baby to sleep on the back, not the stomach.
A safety-approved crib with a firm tight-fitting mattress and tight-fitting bottom sheet is the best place for baby to sleep.
Babies placed on adult beds risk suffocation from hidden hazards such as entrapment between bed and wall
and falls from adult beds
Never put a crib, childbed or furniture near a window.
Do not smoke or let anyone smoke around your baby.
Be sure your baby's head and face stay uncovered while he or she sleeps
See www.vahealth.org/civp for more information.
Folic Acid for Healthy Beginnings
Products - like bread, crackers, bagels, pasta and tortillas - made from enriched white flour are important for developing babies. Enriched grains are the largest source of folic acid in the diets of most Americans. . Not only is folic accids good for growing fetuses - it may also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke in adults!
Parental Tool Kit