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Scientific Publications
Division of Special Populations, NICHD
This document describes the NICHD Division of Special Populations, outlines its programs, and provides contact information.
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Improving Academic Performance among American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Students: Assessment of Learning and Identification of Learning Disabilities
On March 16-18, 2005, several federal agencies, professional organizations, and associations joined forces to hold a national colloquium to address the educational needs of Native American students. Researchers and educational
practitioners discussed the key issues and challenges for improving educational performance among Native American students, and to begin a creating a blueprint for research and practice.
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Health Disparities: Bridging the Gap
This scientific report outlines the overall plan for research supported by the NICHD to address disparities in health that result from ethnicity, access to care, and other factors.
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What is the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)?
This information piece describes the NICHD, its mission, its research, its components, and how to contact the NICHD.
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Back to Sleep Campaign Materials Order Form 2006
This single-page order form lists and describes all of the free materials available through the Back to Sleep campaign.
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Babies Sleep Safest on Their Backs: A Resource Kit for Reducing SIDS in African American Communities (Includes 15-, 30-, and 60-minute training modules, background material on SIDS, resources, 10 brochures, 10 magnets, and 10 door hangers)
This information kit, part of the Back to Sleep campaign, includes materials and resources for conducting community-based training sessions on ways to reduce the risks of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in African American communities.
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Safe Sleep for My Grandbaby: Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
This brochure, part of the Back to Sleep campaign, explains ways that grandparents can help to reduce the risks of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) for infants in their care.
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Back to Sleep Door Hanger--African American Outreach
This card, part of the Back to Sleep campaign, hangs on a doorknob and lists ways families and caregivers can reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in African American infants and shows a safe sleep environment.
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Publish Date: 10/24/2005
Pages: 2
Price: Free
Back to Sleep Magnet--African American Outreach
This refrigerator magnet, part of the Back to Sleep campaign, lists key ways parents and caregivers can reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in African American infants.
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Publish Date: 10/24/2005
Pages: 1
Price: Free
Safe Sleep For Your Baby: Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)--African American Outreach
This brochure, part of the Back to Sleep campaign, explains ways parents and caregivers can reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in African American infants.
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Safe Sleep for Your Baby: What does a safe sleep environment look like? (Tearpad of 50 Sheets)
This tearpad (50 single sheets), part of the Back to Sleep campaign, explains ways parents and caregivers can reduce the risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and shows a safe sleep environment.
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The NICHD Community Connection Newsletter: Advancing the Health of Families in Your Community (Issue #2)
This newsletter, part of the Back to Sleep campaign, describes ways to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) among infants in African American communities and provides other health information relevant to these communities.
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The NICHD Community Connection Newsletter: Advancing the Health of Families in Your Community
This newsletter, part of the Back to Sleep campaign, describes ways to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) among infants in African American communities and provides other health information relevant to these communities.
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Back to Sleep Easel-Stand up Display for Back to Sleep Brochures
This standing poster allows for countertop or table top display of Back to Sleep brochures.
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