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Genesee County Health Department
630 South Saginaw Street
Flint, MI 48502

Telephone: (810) 257-3612
Fax: (810) 257-3147
Website: http://www.gchd.us/

This curriculum for expectant parents enrolled in Healthy Start presents information about pregnancy and childbirth. The curriculum provides information for parents under the following categories: (1) taking care of yourself (easing discomfort, physical changes during pregnancy, depression, food and nutrition, stress, physical activity, care after birth, and family planning), (2) taking care of your infant ( physical development, premature infants, feeding, brain development, bonding, developmental milestones, baby care, crying, and oral health), (3) medical issues (infection and sexually transmitted diseases, alcohol and drug use during pregnancy, low birthweight, and shaken baby syndrome), and (4) safety (domestic abuse and violence, mildew and mold, fire safety, home safety, safe sleep, day care, and care safety). A brochure, a guide to services, and two newsletter issues are included. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Healthy Start, Curricula, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Consumer education materials, Depression, Nutrition, Physical activity, Family planning, Infant health, Infant development, Oral health, Bonding, Prematurity, Crying, Infection, Sexually transmitted diseases, Alcohol use during pregnancy, Drug use during pregnancy, Low birthweight, Shaken baby syndrome

Washington State Department of Health
P.O. Box 47890
Olympia, WA 98504-7890

Telephone: (800) 525-0127
Secondary Telephone: (360) 236-4030
Website: http://www.doh.wa.gov
Available from the website.

This report presents findings from a statewide oral health screening survey of children enrolled in Head Start and related programs for young children from families with low incomes, as well as those attending kindergarten and third grade in public schools in Washington. Contents include facts about childhood tooth decay; survey methodology; and key findings on disparities, untreated decay and treatment need, dental sealants, and Healthy People oral health objectives. State oral health plan strategies are included. The appendices contain information on the impact of oral health on general health and well-being, survey methodology in detail, participating sites and schools, and survey results by grade.

• 2010 Edition
• 2005 Edition

Keywords: Oral health, Preschool children, School age children, Head Start, Elementary schools, Health status, Access to health care, Healthy People, Population surveillance, State surveys, Washington, Statistical data, Trends, Young children

Nevada State Health Division, Oral Health Initiative
4150 Technology Way, Suite 210
Carson City, NV 89706

Telephone: (775) 684-4285
Website: http://health.nv.gov/CC_OralHealth.htm
Available from the website.

This report presents findings from an oral health survey of students in Head Start in Nevada. Topics include population estimates on four oral health indicators: untreated tooth decay, treated decay, dental caries experience, and early childhood caries. Estimates are also presented relative to Healthy People 2020 targets. Additional topics include demographics, affordability and accessibility of oral health care, and the relationship between body mass index and overall oral health. A summary of key findings is also available.

• Full Report
• Summary Of Key Findings

Keywords: Oral health, Child health, Young children, Head Start, Dental caries, Early childhood caries, Dental care, Access to health care, Healthy People 2020, State surveys, Data, Nevada