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Grand Rapids Family Watches 7-Year-Old Son with Down Syndrome ‘Flourish and Thrive’ After Unexpected Diagnosis at Birth
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How to Tell if Your Child is a Bully
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First Step’s Improved Crisis Helpline Helps Pave the Way for Organization’s Much-Needed Second Domestic and Sexual Assault Shelter in Detroit
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The Difference Between COVID-19 and the Flu
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Coffective Expands Warm Referral Network, Provides Crucial Maternal Support with Help from BCBSM Foundation
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The Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mothers
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Health Plan 101: A college prep course for parents and students
Pregnant woman sorts baby clothes with the father to be
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Transition to Fatherhood Carries Risk of Depression
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Childhood Cancer Survivor Helps Others Through Make-A-Wish 
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Port Huron Odyssey House Expands Substance Use Treatment Services for Pregnant and Postpartum Women with Help from the BCBSM Foundation
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‘I Like to be the Person That I Needed:’ YWCA Kalamazoo’s Community Health Worker Helps Reduce Black Maternal Health Disparities Through Resource Hub Project 
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Health Disparities in Minority Children
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How Menopause Can Affect the Brain
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The Effects of Drugs and Alcohol on the Teenage Brain
Have a Sick Child? Learn to Safely Give Them Prescriptions
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Have a Sick Child? Learn to Safely Give Them Prescriptions
Man sits on his couch clutching his stomach and wearing a blanket wondering if he has food poisoning or a stomach bug
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Food Poisoning vs. Stomach Bug: What's the Difference?
Boy smiling at woman after brushing his teeth
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Top 5 Myths About Cavities
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Swedish Death Cleaning
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Michigan Bucket List: Winter Edition
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6 Ways to Prepare for a Financially Healthy New Year
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What Doctors Want You to Know About Toys with Magnets
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Older Driver Safety: When It’s Time to Stop Driving
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The Rise of Teen Vaping
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CEO: Health Questions to Ask Friends, Family at Holidays
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Understanding Premature Birth
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Prematurity Awareness Month: Michigan Mom of Twins Honors the Daughter She Lost
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Signs and Symptoms of ADHD in Children
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How to Prepare Now for the Tripledemic of the Flu, COVID and RSV
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The Impact of Childhood Obesity on Chronic Conditions in Adulthood
Sad female teenager sitting on the stairs struggling with mental health
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Helping Children with Mental Health: From Concerns to Crisis
Little boy spending autumn day hiking with his grandfather
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How Kids and Seniors Can Keep Each Other Healthy
Elementary children get on a school bus
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Returning to Routine: A 2023 Back-to-School Health Checklist  
As the new school year approaches, students all over the country might feel similarly. Getting back into the classroom can be exciting for some children, but jitters and varying levels of anxiety are also common for kids ahead of the first day of school.  
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Signs of Back-to-School Anxiety in Kids 
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Screen Time at School: How to Keep Students’ Eyes Healthy
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What to Know About the New Breast Pumping Law
Back to School Mental Health Checkups 
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Back to School Mental Health Checkups 
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The Importance of Intergenerational Relationships 
School is the first step on the stairway to success
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Don’t Forget These 5 Things on Your Back-to-School Checklist
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What is Purposeful Parenting?
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How Children Can Thrive Through Cleft and Craniofacial Disorders
newborn baby looking up at her mom
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Breastfeeding 101: A Guide for New Moms
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The Connection Between Childhood Stress, Trauma and Chronic Illness
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Birth Detroit, Rootead Enrichment Center Empower and Support Mothers of Color with Crucial Prenatal, Postnatal Services
Stressors at school can lead to more serious problems down the road if left unchecked, including long-term physical and mental health issues. Even if students don’t appear visibly stressed, they can all stand to benefit from parents who check in on their mental health from time to time.   
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Student Stressors at School and How Parents Can Help  
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Are You the Default Parent? How to Recognize Signs and Ease the Burden
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Are You Getting the Most Out of your Pediatrician?
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Advice From the Experts: Navigating Autism Screening and Diagnosis
Father helps his son brush his teeth teaching good dental habits to children
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Good Dental Habits in Children Lead to Good Overall Health
A newborn baby has his heart listened to by a doctor with a stethoscope in a bright, clean hospital room.
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What to Know about Congenital Heart Defects in Infants
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How Often Can Children Take Antibiotics?
An unsupervised baby crawls into a bathroom.
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Why Thirdhand Smoke is Dangerous to Children
Depressed teen looks at himself in bathroom mirror
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The COVID Mental Health Crisis
new born baby hand hold mum index finger. concept : Premature or preterm baby in the hospital. relationship between mother and baby.
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Reducing Infant Mortality: Ways to Minimize Risks
Father and teen son look at a tablet together
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How Parents Can Help Prevent Youth Suicide
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Study Links Childhood Obesity and Fitness to Midlife Cognition
He "hates how he got here," but NAMI Michigan's Executive Director has dedicated his life to tearing down the stigma around mental health.
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Kevin Fischer Lost His Son to Suicide. Now He’s Dedicated to Helping Families Avoid the Same Trauma 
Doctor examines young child for early signs of an eye problem
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Early Signs of Eye Problems in Children
Mother helping her son get ready for school
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Keep Your Child’s Eyes and Teeth Healthy this School Year  
When the time is right, your child or teen's pediatrician can help you make a smooth transition to a personal care provider.
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When to Switch from a Pediatrician to a Doctor 
Young boy receives bandage after vaccine
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Did You Know Children and Teens Can Get Vaccinated at the Pharmacy? 
Pregnant woman preparing bag for the hospital for childbirth.
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Hospital Checklist for First-Time Parents
children drawing
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Why Do Kids Need So Many Shots Today? The Evolution of Vaccine Schedules
Health care provider prepares to give a COVID vaccine to a child under age 5
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Kids Under Age 5 Now Eligible for COVID Vaccines
Doctor at hospital wearing mask taking care of young patient
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As Mental Health Concerns Skyrocket in Children, Pediatricians Adopt In-House Teams
Lonely child sitting on play park playground bench
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Impact of the Pandemic on Child Abuse and Neglect
Blue pinwheels commemorating Child Abuse Prevention Month sit in a park
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Child Abuse Prevention as Public Health: Blue Cross Partners with Children’s Trust Fund  
How to Keep your Baby Safe from Infection
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Prevent Infection Before and During Pregnancy with these Tips 
Pregnant woman on gynecological examination
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The Leading Causes of Birth Defects 
Mother helping son with homework at home
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Supporting Kids Through a Continued Crisis  
Patient Getting Vaccinated against COVID-19. Child, teenage boy vaccination. Coronavirus epidemic.
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Answering Your Questions: The COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids Ages 5 -11
Three masked children sit around a table in a school setting with blocks and a masked female teacher leading them.
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RSV Cases on the Rise: What to Know
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How Smoking Can Affect Your Baby
Worried mom comforting depressed teen daughter crying at home
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Managing Anxiety Triggers in Children and Adolescents
Boy at the hospital surrounded by healthcare workers and wearing facemasks during the pandemic
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Are We Making Progress on Childhood Cancers?  
Mother working at home and helping daughter with special needs tying shoelaces
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How to Prioritize Work-Life Balance in the New Normal  
Mom and Baby
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Quitting Smoking is Good for You and Your Baby
Mom holding a newborn
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Busting the Myths About Smoking and Vaping During Pregnancy
Black Pregnant Woman With Cell Phone
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How to Get Help To Quit Smoking During Pregnancy
Close Up of Black Woman Vaping
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The Dangers Of Vaping During Pregnancy
Black Mom Playing With Baby
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How Smoking Can Harm You and Your Baby
Toddler holding a toothbrush
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When Should My Baby Go to the Dentist?  
Teen looking at his phone with concern
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Building Healthy Communities Promoting Safer Schools with OK2SAY  
Child using a tablet
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Increase in Cyberbullying During COVID-19
Teen sitting on stairs with head in hands
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Grand Rapids Organization Helping LGBTQ+ Youth Address Homelessness and Health 
Great Lakes residents kayaking
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Active Recovery: Grant Funding Expands Recreational Opportunities at Teen Recovery Center
Young girl doing school work during virtual lerarning.
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Building Healthy Communities Program Meeting the Unique Needs of Students During Pandemic
Girl meeting online
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Certain Autism Services Now Covered Via Telehealth
Mature man receiving a vaccine from his doctor
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Vaccinations 101: Everything You Need to Know
Woman helping her daughter blow her nose
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Is Time at Home Weakening our Health?
Mom helping teen daughter with online classes
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Preparing Children for a New School Year in a Pandemic
Man getting a flu shot
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To Help Fight Coronavirus, Get a Flu Shot
Teen spraying bug spray on legs
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4 Reasons You Need to Protect Yourself Against Mosquitos and Ticks This Summer
Female doctor wearing a mask listens to the heartbeat of a young girl
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Don’t Skip Your Child’s Doctor Visits This Year
Mother comforts sick child
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For Parents: 8 Symptoms to Watch for in Kids During the Pandemic
Unpacking boxes at Kids' Food Basket
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Kids’ Food Basket Delivers 250,000 Emergency Meals (and Counting) During COVID-19
Pregnant woman wearing a mask shops at the grocery store
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Pregnant Women Should Take Extra Precautions to Avoid COVID-19
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Supporting the Mental Health and Well-Being of Michigan Students
Middle school girl shooting a basketball
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Michigan Middle Schools Invited to Apply for Wellness Program for the 2020-2021 School Year
Female doctor instructs patient on asthma inhaler
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People with Asthma Should Take Extra Precautions During COVID-19
Man takes an inhaler for his asthma before runnign outside
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Top 5 Myths About Asthma
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