North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council, Inc (NCPPC). in conjunction with the Association of Perinatal Networks of New York, Inc. (APN) is part of a new national initiative to promote healthy pregnancies and birth outcomes.

Text4baby is a free mobile information service designed to promote healthy birth outcomes. Text4baby is the largest national mobile health initiative to date, and is being launched by an unprecedented group of public and private partners, including the White House and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

An educational program of the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB), and Text4baby will help women have safe and healthy pregnancies by providing them with information they need to give their babies the best possible start in life. Women may sign up for this free service by texting BABY to 511411 (or BEBE for Spanish.)

For additional information or to find out how to become involved with this initiative, please contact Penny Ingham at (315)788-8533 x227.

Many people cringe at even the mention of going to the dentist’s office, and that's proving to be an obstacle for North Country dental hygiene students. As our Katie Gibas tells us, these students offer free exams to the public twice a week, but they need more people willing to have a cleaning in order to complete their degree.

To learn more about how you can get a free exam and cleaning, follow the link above. 

The Healthy Woman: A Complete Guide for All Ages

by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health.

Empowers women to:

• Recognize signs of heart attack and stroke as well as understand risk factors
• Learn the risks for type 2 diabetes and how to manage it
• Deal with the diagnosis of an autoimmune disease
• Understand the impact of chronic pain
• Care for their mental health
• Prepare their body for pregnancy and delivery
• Request a second opinion when they feel it's necessary

Other Highlights Include:

• Compelling foreword by CNN international journalist Jill Dougherty
• Touching personal stories women can relate to
• Full color charts and diagrams to help readers understand their health
• The latest recommendations for screenings, exams, and immunizations

New Media Use at the New York State Department of Health's AIDS Institute

By Miguel Gomez

At the CDC's HIV Prevention Conference last August, I talked with our colleague, Humberto Cruz, about new media and HIV. Humberto is the Director of the AIDS Institute at the New York State Department of Health . I was excited to hear about the AIDS Institute's adoption of new media - they've developed a widget for emergency room providers of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and their Disease Information Specialists are taking a lead for online partner notification for STIs. They have also convened a Social Media Workgroup and are developing a comprehensive new media strategy.

Continue reading "New Media Use at the New York State Department of Health's AIDS Institute"

 For pregnant women and others who are at risk from the H1N1 influenza, the NYS Department of Health has a flu clinic locator on their website at:

www.nyhealth.gov and click on “where to find flu vaccine in New York State”.

NEW YORK STATE’S “NEW” CHILD RESTRAINT LAW

Child Passenger Restraints Are Not An Option, They Are The Law!

Effective November 24, 2009

All children must be restrained in an appropriate child restraint system until they reach their 8th birthday, while riding in a motor vehicle. 

An appropriate child restraint system is one that meets the child’s size and weight reccommended by the manufacturer. 

The safety belt in your vehicle is not designed for children. A booster seat raises your child up so that the safety belt fits your child correctly and provides the proper protection.

For more information, visit www.safeny.com. 

You may also download the attached flyer/bookmark for distribution by clicking the image to the right. 

"The March of Dimes graded states by comparing
each state's rate of premature birth to the nation's
objective of 7.6 percent or less by 2010. This year we
are also awarding a star when the rate for one of the
selected contributing factors (below) is moving in the
right direction. We don't yet understand all the
factors that contribute to premature birth. The nation
must continue to make progress on research to
identify causes and prevention strategies, improve
the outcomes of preterm infants, and better define
and track the problem."

To see the report card, please click the image to the right.

In past years, NCPPC has released a bound copy of our service directory. In the interest of "Going Green" and using our funds to the best advantage, we have decided to switch over to an electronic format. This will also allow us to update the directory frequently as changes occur. The directory will be available on our website and can be printed for personal or client use. We will also make available cards with our website address to be given to clients in place of the directory.

New York State Department of Health has released important information regarding the H1N1 influenza pertaining to pregnant women. Pregnant women with novel H1N1 flu seem to be more likely to become sicker than other people with novel H1N1 flu. Click on the image to the right to read how to protect yourself, your baby and your family.

In addition, pregnant women top the CDC's list of those who should be vaccinated against H1N1.

>> Click here to learn more <<

NCPPC is in the process of updating the Directory of Services. If you did not receive a mailing from us or if you are a new agency that would like to be listed, please download the form and fax or mail back to us.

>> Click here to download <<