WE ACT Praises NYC Council For Tackling Childhood Lead Poisoning
WE ACT for Environmental Justice applauds the New York City Council for passing Introduction 0193-2022 today.
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Mayor Adams Announces Creation Of First Ever Mayors Office Of Child Care And Early Childhood Education
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today reaffirmed the city’s commitment to families by creating the Mayor’s Office for Child Care and Early Childhood Education.
NYC Eric Adams And Chancellor David Bank Announce Investment In The Early Childhood Sector
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David C. Banks today outlined their long-term vision for Early Childhood Education (ECE) and the rapid-response plan to stabilize the ECE sector.
New England Premiere Of Malcolm X Opera Just Doors From His Boston Childhood Home
The Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) and Odyssey Opera, two of today’s leading innovators on the classical musical scene.
Health Department Reminds Parents To Maintain Routine Childhood Vaccinations For National Infant Immunization Week
In honor of National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), the Health Department today reminded all New York City parents and caregivers to ensure their children are up to date on routine childhood vaccinations.
Attorney General James Leads Coalition Urging EPA To Strengthen Protections Against Childhood Lead Poisoning
New York Attorney General Letitia James, leading a coalition of 19 attorneys general, called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to strengthen protections against lead poisoning, particularly for children living in low-income communities and communities of color.
Sponsored Love: Parker Protects Pupils From Adverse Childhood Trauma
By Kevin Parker Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, rates for African-American children attempting suicide swiftly ascended—surpassing the numbers of their white counterparts.
New NCCN Resource For Understanding Childhood Leukemia
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) today announced the publication of the organization’s first patient and caregiver resource focused on a childhood cancer type.
Health Department’s New Childhood Blood Lead Level Reports Decline
The Health Department today released its latest Childhood Blood Lead Level Surveillance Quarterly Report (PDF) covering the first quarter of 2020, from January to March 2020.
Probiotics Could Help Manage Childhood Obesity, Study Finds
Experts have recently found ways that probiotics can help consumers’ physical and mental health, but a new study is exploring how these bacteria can help young people stay healthy.
Stop & Shop Kicks-Off Help Cure Childhood Cancer Campaign
September marks National Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, which means it’s also the start of Stop & Shop’s annual Help Cure Childhood Cancer campaign.
Childhood Lead Exposure From Harlem To Hollis Fell 21% In 2019 Compared To 2018
The Health Department today released its latest Childhood Blood Lead Level Surveillance Quarterly Report covering all four quarters of 2019 from Harlem to Hollis.
A Traumatic Childhood Could Make Heart Disease As An Adult More Likely
While researchers have found how consumers’ diets or sleeping habits can increase their risk for heart disease, a new study conducted by researchers from Northwestern University explored what effect childhood circumstances can have on health as an adult.
Mayor de Blasio And Others Announce City Achieving A Pathway To Pay Parity For Childhood Providers
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Speaker Corey Johnson, Labor Relations Commissioner Renee Campion, and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza today announced that the City has honored the promise to achieve a pathway to pay parity.
Mayor de Blasio And Commissioner Garcia Announce A Plan To End Childhood Lead Exposure
Mayor de Blasio and Commissioner Kathryn Garcia today released the City’s Roadmap to Eliminating Childhood Lead Exposure, following a 90-day review of all agencies’ policies related to lead prevention.