Washington State chapter has a free loan program, and the chapters in Missouri offer computer classes. Contact you local Easter Seals Society to see what they may offer in the way of computers and computer skills for people with disabilities.… Continue reading →

If you walk into an emergency room, do they have to treat you? Emergency rooms are now required to provide an initial screening to assess a patient’s condition, which is designed to stop the automatic transfer of people unable to… Continue reading →

In 1998 the President’s Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry released their report showing consumers what they should demand when dealing with the health care industry. For a free copy of the report contact:… Continue reading →

Health insurance can be quite confusing. What exactly do you qualify for? Medicare is a health insurance program, generally for people age 65 or older who are receiving Social Security retirement benefits. You can also receive Medicare if you are… Continue reading →

Sometimes, there is nothing to be done for a terminally ill patient other than to keep him or her comfortable. Hospice can help your loved one live their remaining days fully and comfortably. To find a hospice provider near you,… Continue reading →

Approximately 3-5 percent of all pregnant women in the United States develop gestational diabetes while pregnant. Gestational diabetes disappears after delivery, but careful control of blood sugar levels is necessary in order to manage and prevent complications. Understanding Gestational Diabetes:… Continue reading →

It seems as though there has been an increase in the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder. Are we becoming more aware of this disorder or are we over-diagnosing it? The National Institute of Mental Health funds research on a variety… Continue reading →

Plain Talk About Stress, Plain Talk About Adolescence, Plain Talk About Dealing with the Angry Child. For the above free publications, contact Public Inquiries, National Institute of Mental Health, Room 7C-02, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857; 301-443-4513

There is not too much you can do at two in the morning when your child is crying because of an ear infection. You try to make the child as comfortable as possible and wait for the doctor’s office to… Continue reading →

Has the school talked with you about some problems your child is having? Do they suspect a learning disability? Facts About Dyslexia is a free publication that describes what dyslexia is, how it is diagnosed, and what you can do… Continue reading →