Give Kids Sight Day lets low-income Philly youngsters see clearly – Flying Kite – October 6, 2015
Every year, kids in the Philadelphia School District get an eyesight screening at school. About 16,000 of them don’t pass the eye exam, says…
Uninsured Children to Receive Free Eye Exams and Free Eyeglasses – Frankford Gazette – October 6, 2015
All uninsured and underinsured children can receive free eye screenings and, if needed, two free pairs of eyeglasses at “Give Kids Sight Day” on…
Will lawmakers heed pope’s call by insuring children? – The Philadelphia Inquirer – September 30, 2015
Pope Francis enlightened Philadelphia and our nation with his powerful messages of love and compassion for all people. But now that the pope has…
Medical professionals help ensure students are on track – The Philadelphia Public School Notebook – September 28, 2015
Here’s how it’s supposed to work. Responsibility for a newborn child’s medical care is assigned to a pediatrician soon after birth. Any conditions, such…
¿Qué pasa si se aprueba un presupuesto provisional? - 18 de septiembre de 2015
WHAT STOPS AND WHAT GAP IS CREATED IN A STOPGAP BUDGET? The Pennsylvania Senate just passed a bill that is called a “stopgap budget.”…
Why are New Jersey’s High Schools Beating PA in New Ranking? – August 21, 2015
NEW JERSEY BESTS PENNSYLVANIA Chris Christie may not be doing well in the Presidential polls but New Jersey certainly showed well in the Newsweek…
Cómo Medicaid sigue marcando la diferencia para los niños de 50 años
50 AÑOS SALVANDO A LOS NIÑOS “Mi esposo y yo sentimos que habíamos tocado fondo al tratar de conseguir ayuda para nuestros hijos”, dijo…
Pennsylvania CHIP expands benefits under full-cost plans – WHYY Newsworks – August 3, 2015
Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program now has better benefits for some children in the state. For those families with the highest income – 300…
5 Things You Need to Know About Kids – July 24th, 2015
Latest Report Shows Status of Children in Southeastern Pennsylvania Here are 5 key takeaways from the 2015 Kids Count Data Book just released by…
Report: Barriers to health care for undocumented youth – The Philadelphia Tribue – June 23, 2015
A new report released by Philadelphia’s Public Citizens for Children and Youth highlights barriers to health care for 24,000 undocumented children in Pennsylvania. Current…