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Category: Children’s Health

Group of adults gathers to support trans youth rights.
Posted inChildren's Health

Trans youth rights in jeopardy, advocates warn

by Jennifer Fernandez May 31, 2023May 30, 2023

By Jennifer Fernandez GREENSBORO — Bills that would limit gender-affirming care, prevent trans youth from competing in sports and require schools to tell parents if a child wants to use other pronouns represent “an unprecedented attack” on trans rights in North Carolina, Ellie Harleen Isley told a crowd at a Trans Rights Rally in downtown […]

Posted inChildren's Health

A striking gap between deaths of Black and white babies plagues the South

by KFF Health News May 26, 2023May 24, 2023
photo in dark tones of a teenaged girl looking iinto the camera, representing youth mental health issues
Posted inChildren's Health

Children in crisis: State report card focuses on mental health issues among youth

by Jennifer Fernandez May 25, 2023May 24, 2023
shows, from behind, a young boy holding up a firearm/ gun. No gun locks in sight.
Posted inChildren's Health

NC pediatrician discusses tackling gun violence in a complicated world

by Anne Blythe May 24, 2023May 23, 2023
child abuse victim in silhouette
Posted inChildren's Health

Inaugural child trauma summit draws hundreds interested in improving outcomes for NC’s children

by Jennifer Fernandez May 11, 2023May 22, 2023
shows the front of the legislative building in Raleigh, general assembly, where the state budget gets approved
Posted inChildren's Health

NC House lawmakers show bipartisan support for investing nearly $1 billion in mental health programs

by Rose Hoban April 26, 2023May 25, 2023

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