Together

July 15, 2011

“It was once said that the moral test of government is how that government treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; and those who are in the shadows of life, the sick, the needy and the handicapped. “ --- Hubert H. Humphrey Joan...

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Health Care

July 14, 2011

By Rylin Rodgers, Lebanon, Indiana Being Matthew (age 14) and Laura’s (age 11) mom has been a remarkably life-expanding experience. One of the unexpected bonuses was a crash course followed by endless emergence learning about health care financing. When I was pregnant with Matthew, my husband and I...

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Open Flexible Work

July 13, 2011

Recently, it came to light that a number of female Washington, DC police officers have faced work conditions that make it difficult for them to continue nursing their children after returning from maternity leave. One of the women, Officer Sashay Brown, came forward to share her experience. After...

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Sahira Long, MD, FAAP, IBCLC

Environmental Health Health Care Food!

July 12, 2011

We all know the merits of choosing organic produce, and we all know that the big health benefits can also come with a big price tag. With a few simple steps, you can minimize chemicals on your non-organic produce, purchase cheaper organic items, and make sure that you’re making the most of your...

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Claire Moshenberg

Food!

July 12, 2011

Ever watch the commercials that come on during the shows your kids watch? Chances are you will see ads for sugary cereals, sugar-sweetened beverages and salty fast food. But let’s be honest: That’s probably not a big surprise to you. Food and beverage companies have been hawking unhealthy stuff to...

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Elizabeth Brotherton

Environmental Health

July 12, 2011

As the mom of a 10-month old, I’ve begun introducing solid foods over the past three months by encouraging my kid to eat anything from squash to black beans. I’ll admit that, as a working mom, cutting corners is sometimes my lifeline to sanity and one of those cuts is to use canned foods instead of...

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Melissa Walthers

Food!

July 12, 2011

It’s time to save our kids! Food and beverage companies are targeting our kids with their advertising. And they’re not selling fruits and vegetables! They’re selling soda, fast food, candy and sugary cereals—all day and every day. As a parent, I know this is the wrong recipe for our kids’ health!...

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Judi Larsen

Open Flexible Work

July 11, 2011

Two of our favorite Joans (work/life fit experts!) will be speaking in the Bay Area about how both employers and employees benefit when employers make it easier for worker's to meet their responsibilities both at work and outside of work. • Joan Blades is the cofounder and president of MomsRising,...

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Claire Moshenberg

Health Care Blog Carnivals

July 8, 2011

It's wrong, and ultimately ineffective, to balance the budget by cutting federal support ofhealth care. Both the House and White House budget proposals include cuts to Medicaidand Children's Health Insurance - but these programs should not be on the negotiating table. Cuts to Medicaid will cause...

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