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A nurse with a patientFind a Health Center
US DHHS. Health Resources and Services Administration.
Locate a Health Center close to you. "Federally-funded health centers care for you, even if you have no health insurance. You pay what you can afford, based on your income."
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Marines with flagsRural Veterans Access to Care Act of 2008
United States Congressman Jerry Moran.
October, 2008 "legislation to provide more health care opportunities for veterans living in rural areas was recently signed into law by the President."
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Rural house with mother and childStop Living Paycheck To Paycheck  (WMV|48 KBPS)
Kansas State University. Cooperative Extension Service.
"While trying to stretch your paycheck as far as it will go, it can be easy to overlook small expenses...like daily trips to the vending machine or that expensive cup of coffee." This is a Windows Media Audio file 14.50 minutes - part of a weekly broadcast November 17th, 2008.
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A pediatrician with a child patientFinding Low-Cost Health Care 101
DHHS. The Office of Minority Health.
Provides information to assist in accessing health care.
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Boys with ApplesHealthFinder®
DHHS. National Health Information Center.
"Healthfinder.gov is an award-winning Federal Web site for consumers, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services together with other Federal agencies."
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Pediatrician with mother and childDirectory of Migrant Health Centers and Primary Care Associations
Migrant Clinicians Network.
"Here you can access information on important migrant health resources by state or region."
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A Girl and Her Brown Swiss HeiferFarm Safety 4 Just Kids
Farm Safety 4 Just Kids.
"Farm Safety 4 Just Kids (FS4JK) is a nonprofit organization that provides resources and training to individuals and communities to conduct farm safety awareness and education programs."
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Recycling SymbolPersonal Emissions Calculator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
"Use this online calculator to obtain an estimate of your personal greenhouse gas emissions or your family’s greenhouse gas emissions."
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Children on BikesInsure Kids Now!
DHHS.
"Your state, and every state in the nation, has a health insurance program for infants, children and teens.
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Three Young Boys EatingStart Healthy, Stay Healthy Campaign
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
Nonprofit organization provides free and low-cost children's health insurance applications and information by state.
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Smiling child missing teethState Dental Organizations
American Dental Association.
Oral Health news and Information for Consumers.
  • Find a Dentist
  • Your Oral Health
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    A mother holding a babyState Health Departments
    DHHS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
    Locate a region or choose a state to go to its health department's web site.
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    Woman on the phone, with a map of the world in the backgroundToll-Free Numbers for Health Information
    DHHS. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
    "These selected toll-free numbers for organizations provide health-related information, education, and support."
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    Woman taking folic acidWomensHealth.gov
    Website provides free, reliable health information for women everywhere.
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    FarmerSmall Steps
    United States Department of Health and Human Services.
    Four steps: "Get the Facts, Eat Better, Get Active and Learn More" lead to tips, current news, success stories and newsletters on nutrition and physical activity.
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    Last Modified: Nov 17, 2008  
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