Record #:

2265

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike

Abstract:

The N.C. Center for Public Policy Research conducted a year- long study of the health status of the state's minorities. The study revealed that minorities are less healthy and die at a younger age than the white population.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 15-16 Issue 4 & 1, Mar 1995, p2-24; 28-31; 44-46; 49-56; 60-63; 69, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Minorities--Health and hygiene; Minorities--Medical care

Record #:

2273

Author(s):

Adams, Steve

Abstract:

Many of the state's minority children under age two are behind in their immunizations. To remedy this situation, the state initiated the Immunization Action Plan, a program that creates an immunization registry and a vaccine distribution system.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 15-16 Issue 4 & 1, Mar 1995, p32-41, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Minorities--Health and hygiene; Minorities--Medical care; Vaccination of children; Immunization of children

Record #:

2274

Author(s):

Coleman, Emily

Abstract:

By law every county health department must provide to county residents such services as child care and family planning. These services may be provided in-house, through a private contractor, or in collaboration with another county.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 15-16 Issue 4 & 1, Mar 1995, p46-48, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Public health; Community health services

Record #:

2275

Author(s):

Dowell, Myron

Abstract:

Cycle Busters, an arm of Wake County's Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program, works with first-time adolescent mothers who are on AFDC. Its goals are to prevent second pregnancies, increase high school graduation rates, and reduce welfare dependency.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 15-16 Issue 4 & 1, Mar 1995, p57-59, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Teenage pregnancy; Teenage mothers; Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program

Record #:

2276

Author(s):

Whitman, Mebane Rash

Abstract:

Many lobbyists are using laptop computers, modems, flip phones and faxes to get their groups' interests before legislators. The top fifteen North Carolina lobbyists in 1993 are listed.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 15-16 Issue 4 & 1, Mar 1995, p88-97, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Lobbyists