Category: Health Care News

 

No child should go without health insurance.  If a child is sick, the last thing a family needs to worry about is how they are going to pay for health services.   All energy should be put into taking care of and helping their child get well.  There is a huge portion of the population that makes a decent wage to support their family, but do not have health insurance or have to pay huge premiums in order to get coverage.  The State Children’s Health Insurance Program can help take away those worries, such as certain organizations looking after children’s welfare: http://www.alaskapublic.org/2015/11/04/therapeutic-foster-care-program-struggles-to-get-off-its-feet-in-yk-delta/…

Unfortunately, far too many people are diagnosed with cancer each and every day.  With all the advances in research, many types of cancer that were once terminal are now curable.  It is scary to get a cancer diagnosis, but with the support and right resources, this battle can be won and it doesn’t have to be accomplished alone.  The American Cancer Society is a great resource for patients and their families.…

 

When you think of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, you probably think of after school care or summer camp.  You may not think that they are part of the health system.  They do offer many programs that enhance children’s healthy lifestyle, so they can be a great resource for those in need of a healthy environment for their children.…