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    Discussing Death with a Dying Child  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    A new study may help parents make one of the most difficult decisions they could ever face: whether to discuss death with a child dying of cancer. ... Details >
    American Cancer Society
    Finding Our Way: Living With Dying in America  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Finding Our Way: Living With Dying in America presents the real-life experiences of Americans who have courageously struggled to find their personal answers to some of life's toughest questions. Their... Details >
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    Grief and Loss Resources  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    While we often think of the grief associated with death, there are many other losses in our lives that cause us to grieve. Hospice Foundation of America has information that should help you understand... Details >
    Hospice Foundation of America
    Medicaid Hospice Services
    Hospice services assist people who are terminally ill. Eligibility, living options for Medicaid recipients, services covered only by Medicaid, and reimbursement are explained.... Details >
    Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
    Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
    This site offers information on several factors that have been identified to increase an infant’s risk for SIDS.... Details >
    Division of Reproductive Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion/CDC
    Where to Write for Vital Records: Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Divorces
    Where to Write for Vital Records is a handy reference when you need a certified copy of certificate of birth, death, marriage, or divorce. An official record of each certificate is kept on file in the... Details >
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Organizations
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    National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Resource Center, Health Resources and Services AdministrationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Association for Death Education and CounselingExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Cancer Care External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Hospice Foundation of AmericaExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    National Hospice and Palliative Care OrganizationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo

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