Tag: health education
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Establishing a Campaign for Preventing Birth Defects
Read more Each year, around 150,000 children in the United States are born with one or more birth defects. While over 60% of these conditions have unknown causes, there are proactive measures that employers can take to support their employees, customers, and local communities. Raising awareness and providing educational resources are crucial steps in preventing…
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14-Year-Old Activist Persuades School to Offer Free Period Products in Restrooms
Get Pregnant Fast In the midst of navigating the complexities of adolescence, one 14-year-old has taken the initiative to address a pressing issue that affects many young girls: access to menstrual products. Meet Emily Carter, an eighth-grader at Bayview Middle School in Mercer Island, Washington. After experiencing the frustration of searching for a pad or…