If you have a food product’s nutritional information, use the Product Calculator to determine if it meets the Alliance Guidelines to prevent childhood obesity. The Calculator does not work with beverage products.
This interactive Due Date Calculator will help you estimate the date your baby will arrive. Pregnancy usually lasts 280 days (40 weeks) from the first day of the woman’s last menstrual period.
California has the 26th highest childhood obesity rate in the United States. Currently 30.4% of youth in California are overweight or obese.
A variety of social activities, sports, arts and crafts for brain injury survivors and respite camp for their caregivers.
RMHC-KC hosts Camp ChiMer, a summer camp for children’s disease specifically geared for 45-50 children ages nine to 17 who are undergoing peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis or who have had a renal transplant.
Youth burn survivors from around Arizona are invited to attend the week-long Arizona Children’s Burn Camp, “Camp Courage”, up at the Pine Summit campground in the Prescott National Forest each year.
Camp Twin Lakes provides life-changing camp experiences to children with serious illnesses, disabilities and other challenges through week-long summer camps and year-round weekend retreats at three fully-accessible and medically-supported campsites, and t
A variety of social activities, sports, arts and crafts for brain injury survivors and respite camp for their caregivers.
One week overnight camp for young people ages 12-28 living with epilepsy and other developmental disabilities.
Newly expanded to include partners, Caregiver-to-Caregiver allows husbands, wives, partners or companions of people with young onset Parkinson’s Disease to develop the same kind of unique, personal support their partners have enjoyed through Person-to-Per
Caring for a person with Huntington’s Disease is a monumental task. You will work with a variety of professionals: doctors, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, psychologists and other specialists.
This podcast brings together three caregivers who share their knowledge and experience on how caregivers can get the most out of doctors visits for their loved one.
Case managers assist people living with AIDS to assess ongoing needs, develop a plan to meet these needs and connect people to community resources.
An integral part of each person’s disabilities program is case management. The case manager is an advocate and liaison between services and programs, parents/guardians and the community.
The information will help you be more educated and involved in your eye doctor’s treatment through diagnosis, surgery and recovery.
The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Phoenix Children’s Hospital is the largest pediatric program of its kind in Arizona, providing complete care for children diagnosed with malignancies and/or life-threatening hematologic and other childhood dise
Phoenix Children’s is dedicated to offering the most comprehensive and state-of-the-art care for children’s orthopedic and musculoskeletal disorders and other childhood diseases.
Training for professionals serving individuals with intellectual disabilities and employment readiness programs for low-income families.
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture.
Comprehensive support is provided on a daily basis for individuals with disabilities and their families in South Carolina.
Supports over 1,200 children and adults with disabilities and delays from birth through adulthood.
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona’s, (UCP) Therapy program include therapists who work with children at the Laura Dozer Center’s therapy clinic or the child’s natural environment, such as the home or daycare.
Is a program specifically designed to assist medical professionals in giving a diagnosis of Down syndrome to a new parent or parent-to-be.
In this latest podcast in Community Health Charities’ Charity Spotlight series, host Jerry Franz asks the questions “How serious a health problem is HIV” and “what role does amfAR play in research, advocacy, and education?”
Services and resources for families of children with developmental delays or disabilities and assessments for infants and toddlers.
We provide life-enriching assistance to Wisconsin children age 21 and younger who are challenged by physical disabilities.
Improving the lives of kids and families facing HIV/AIDS and socially isolating circumstances by providing support, advocacy, camping experiences and education programs.
About Ann & Robert H Lurie Children’s Hospital and the resources they provide for childhood disease.
Today about 1 in 3 kids is overweight or obese. And studies show that overweight kids are likely to become overweight and obese adults. Scroll down to learn more about childhood obesity and its causes.
The Ronald McDonald Family Room is a special place within Children’s Mercy Hospital where inpatient families with children’s disease can rest and still be close to their child. It offers a comfortable, home-like environment including a living room area
Services are provided through the Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) for the most challenging children with developmental disabilities.
Learn about various children’s health topic through this resource for prevention of childhood disease.
The Advocacy and Health Policy department focuses on protecting children’s health through influencing federal, state and local public policy decisions. We also engage with stakeholders outside the policy arena on issues and projects focused on children.
Helps keep families together during a child’s medical crisis. Existing solely on donations, our charity provides a safe and comfortable “home away from home”
The Children’s Heart Center team at Phoenix Children’s Hospital specializes in pediatric cardiology, intensive care, cardiac anesthesiology, and cardiothoracic surgery. Our comprehensive, multidisciplinary team provides the best possible care for complex
The most critical period of learning and development is the first five years of a child’s life. Equally important are the supports and services for cerebral palsy that the family and child receive from the educational and other social service agencies.
Services are provided in a self-directed model in which individuals receiving services and their families’ partner with the Arc of NC to hire, train and manage their own staff.
Meal Planning Tools (Courtesy of The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, an organization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture)
There are three basic kinds of camps for children and youths with epilepsy. Most of them are co-ed, meaning that while campers are segregated by gender during sleeping hours, they commingle for most programs and meals.
Children ages 3-5 are offered comprehensive disabilities evaluations, preschool classes, and early intervention services.
ASD Video Glossary is an innovative web-based tool designed to help parents and professionals learn more about the early red flags and diagnostic features of autism spectrum disorders
Increases opportunities and awareness for people with autism and their families. Sign up for the monthly e-newsletter!
We educate health care personnel, first responders, child care providers and families on ways to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and to provide a safe sleep environment for babies in order to prevent accidental deaths due to unsafe sleep.
It is vital to reach out across Colorado to bring about SIDS awareness, prevention and risk reduction education. Parent education should address comprehensive strategies to reduce risks, such as Safe to Sleep® recommendations.
Community guides are available to serve most areas of the state by assisting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in locating and coordinating community resources to help meet a wide range of needs.
Staff provides one-on-one training and assistance in the home and within the community setting for people with disabilities.
Provides customized support to enable an individual with disabilities to secure and maintain employment in the community. Employment Services may be available for adults enrolled into programs, or possibly those on adult waiting lists.
Free monthly community lectures in Maryland and Virginia feature speakers- therapists, patients, doctors discussing Parkinson’s disease.
At Phoenix Children’s Hospital, they have made a commitment to improving the health and lives of all children in our community – not just the ones they see as patients. Learn more about various programs for prevention of childhood diseases.
Learn more about the community sponsored programs such as women’s wellness forum, assistance program for dialysis patients, health and care fair, community grants, Vials Of Life program and community scholarships.
Arc of Onondaga’s Community Residential Services Program strives to ensure that the people we serve with disabilities are living in a home.
Special Olympics Florida conducts eight State Championships every year. These events are the culmination of an athletes with disabilities, training and competition cycle for a specific sports season.
Understand the importance of comprehensive MS care and meet the healthcare professionals who will partner with you to manage the disease and your health.
10 state-of-the-art laptops, unlimited Wi-Fi access, Wii gaming console (including therapeutic games and activities), free computer skills classes for those with brain injuries.
Computers with adaptive input devices for assessment, training and/or personal computer time enabling individuals with disabilities to improve skills, cognizance and confidence through technology. Tulsa area.
Minnesota Chapter clubs, groups, social gatherings and mentor program are primarily about relationships and community. People whose lives are touched by multiple sclerosis can connect with others while engaging in lively discussion and gaining valuable insight.
Connect with others who support the March of Dimes and share their dream of a healthier future for all babies after pregnancy.
Connections includes educational information, medical and research updates, current events, success stories, community group listings, fund raising information’s and other pertinent topics related to supporting individuals with Down syndrome.
Contact information for the Illinois March of Dimes Foundation and information regarding a safe and healthy pregnancy.
AARBF maintains offices in Burbank (Southern California), Fresno (Central California) and San Francisco (Northern California). The headquarter office is in Burbank, CA which helps those who suffer from burns.
Formerly known as DOORWAYS’ Supportive Housing Facility (DSHF), Cooper House serves people who are unable to live independently as a result of HIV/AIDS. It is the only program of its kind in the region and was one of the first in the United States to pr
If you or someone close to you has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), you are likely experiencing many emotions and have many concerns and questions.
Read the stories of the children experiencing homelessness who come to Covenant House, often suffering from mental health issues such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and suicide attempts.
U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee, and Craig Hospital are partners in a Craig Hospital Paralympic Sports Program and are recognized as an official Paralympic Sport Club for spinal cord injuries patients.
Only one of its kind in New Jersey that provides alternatives to incarceration on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities who are defendants in the criminal justice system through advocacy, case management, education, and training.