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Health Care Reform

Resources to help you stay informed on the current Health Care Reform debate.

CNN: What you need to know about health care reform
A quick and simple summary.

Kaiser Family Foundation: A Side-by-Side Comparison
A side-by-side summary of the major components of the major different proposals under consideration.

HealthReform.gov
Comprehensive site from the U.S. Government which includes the Health Reform Reality Check, President Obama's message to the public, recent developments and more.

Senate Democrats
Stance and updates on health care reform from Senate Democrats.

Republican Party
GOP stance and proposals for health care reform.

Swine Flu

Excellent resources for the most recent information on the current human swine flu outbreak.

Swine Flu: Medline Plus
FAQ, symptoms, prevention and more.

Swine Flu: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Updated information from the CDC on the human swine flu outbreak.

Mexican Consulate Addresses Swine Flu Concerns The Mexican Consulate in Denver is working closely with state and local authorities to keep the Mexican and Hispanic communities informed about the symptoms of swine flu and prevention. There are no reported cases in Colorado. People are encouraged to follow preventative measures as outlined in the attached PDF. The Consulate asks that anyone experiencing symptoms contact their Emergency Hotline 303-667-8657.

Toy Safety

Searchable database of toxic toys

Toy Safety Resources from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Includes their policy on detecting and treating children for lead exposure.

 

 



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