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Health headlines: August 21

by Annie Cardi on August 21, 2009

Other children’s health stories we’ve been reading:

Vice President Joe Biden announced that nearly $1.2 billion in grants will go towards helping hospitals and doctors utilize electronic health records. The grants, funded by the $787 billion economic stimulus plan, will be available on October 1. Full story »

Rise in STIs leads to talk about safe sex

by Annie Cardi on August 10, 2009

teens hall.thb Recently, the Boston Public Health Commission announced it will launch a new safer-sex campaign that will educate teens about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) through Facebook, You Tube, TV and street performances. The announcement comes after startling new data revealing an increase in STIs in and around Boston over the past couple of years. Children’s Chief of General Pediatrics, Mark Schuster, MD, PhD, weighs in on the increase in STIs and gives tips on how parents can address it with their children. Full story »

Talking honestly with teenagers about sex

by Annie Cardi on August 3, 2009

Sex education for teens is a topic that’s sure to spur fervent discussion. In the UK, a sex ed pamphlet released by the National Health Service is no exception, causing quite a stir among parents and health care professionals.