Healthy Start Vigil Honored families affected by infant mortality |
U.S. infant mortality is on the rise, according to a new report from the World Health Organization. To shed awareness on this issue the Healthy Start team partnered with the March of Dimes for a vigil honoring families affected by these tragic losses. The event held Sept. 1 at Main Plaza served as a platform to increase awareness and educate the public about ways to prevent these deaths. Dr. Schlenker also read a city proclamation announcing September to be Infant Mortality Awareness Month.
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U.S. infant mortality is on the rise, according to a new report from the World Health Organization...
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Spina Bifida Texas, March of Dimes and the City of San Antonio joined forces to spread the word about prevention of spina bifida...
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San Antonio’s average of 10 congenital syphilis per year can be prevented with a simple penicillin shot during pregnancy...
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In our last issue, we announced a wellness effort organized by the Chronic Disease Prevention team. Well, here we are...
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You may see scarier things than ghouls and ghosts this Halloween. Rabies is scarier than you may think...
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Farewell to Two Friends
Jimmie C. Clark passed away on Tuesday, May 24th. Robert C. Turella, passed away on August 25, 2011 ...
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