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First we are grandparents

September 16, 2010
The following awesome letter to parents and grandparents was written by Nancy Myers, who works at the nonprofit organization, Science and Environmental Health Network , www.sehn.org . We are among the many people now trying to figure out how to stop the toxic assault on our children. If you, dear...

Is “Safety” a Dirty Word for Procter and Gamble?

September 16, 2010
Moms know that the ads we see are often the front lines for whether a product gets bought or ignored. A large and increasing number of greener moms may read up on blogs, read reports and articles, and try to look up chemical names of material safety data sheets, but not everyone does this. Many...
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The Dirt on Cleaning Products: Take Action Today

September 14, 2010
Did you know that chemicals commonly used in cleaning products have been linked to breast cancer, fertility problems, hormone disruption, asthma, and other serious health impacts? And here’s the scary part: no law requires cleaning product companies to disclose their ingredients, so you can’t look...
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Question of the Week: Can my 22 year old daughter enroll in my employer based insurance?

September 13, 2010
I have a 22-year-old daughter without health insurance. She is a part-time college student and works for an employer who does not offer health insurance. I work full time at a hospital and have coverage through my employer, and my employer also offers dependent coverage. I've heard that with the...

Will A Child You Know Be Sidelined This Year?

September 10, 2010
It's back to school time, but unfortunately, that doesn't necessarily mean back to sports for every child who wants to play on a team. Each year, many children who want to participate in school or community sports can't play. They're sidelined from sports because they don't have health insurance,...
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5 Easy Steps to Create a Healthy Home

September 9, 2010
Our children are facing an historically unprecedented rise in chronic disease and illness such as cancer, autism, asthma, birth defects, and learning and developmental disabilities. Credible scientific evidence increasingly points to chemicals used in everyday products, building materials, and...

Question of the Week: I am a single mom with a severely disabled daughter and have great concern about "rationed" health care affecting the most vulnerable people in our society like the elderly and disabled.

September 3, 2010
Q: I am a single mom with a severely disabled daughter and have great concern about "rationed" health care affecting the most vulnerable people in our society; i.e., the elderly and disabled. Please discuss how reform will not adversely affect this population. A: The new law will not ration care...

California Moms and Children Receive Boost from Legislature

September 2, 2010
Governor Schwarzenegger holds the power to improve access to maternity care coverage for all women in his state and ensure equitable coverage for children with pre-existing conditions. Last week, the California Legislature passed two bills which will significantly impact the health and lives of...

Question of the Week: I cannot afford health insurance

August 24, 2010
Question: I cannot afford health insurance. What options are available under health reform and what will it take to qualify? Health reform makes health care more accessible and affordable for everyone. Here are some of the options for affordable coverage under health reform, along with information...

Question of the Week: Medicaid and Health Reform

August 17, 2010
Question: I currently have Medicaid and would like to know how health reform affects my Medicaid? First off, rest assured, all individuals who are currently covered under Medicaid will continue to receive coverage. Health reform prevents states from enacting Medicaid eligibility cuts between now...

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