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The British Columbia school-based vision exam pilot program represents a significant step toward improving children's eye health and academic performance.
The initiative addresses two critical issues the underdiagnosis of vision problems in young children and systemic barriers that prevent families from seeking care.
The pilot program specifically targets kindergarten and Grade One students across 18 schools in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, with the potential to expand based on evaluation results.
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The Momentum Spine App enables radiation-free assessment and provides digital models of the patient's spine.The smartphone app technology starts with parents taking videos of their children at home...more
MIT has launched an effort to create more innovative medtech for children.MIT Health and Life Sciences Collaborative recently announced the establishment of the Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub to drive...more
New findings in Nature reveal how age-related gut changes fuel the growth of pre-leukemic blood cells.The study also suggests that this mechanism may reach beyond leukemia to influence risk for other...more
The weekly enrichment programming works to 'bring calm and tranquility' to an uncertain, transitional time in these children's lives.The Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health (CISWH) at BU...more
New CDC data reveals a dramatic shift in autism diagnosis patterns across America.Black children now show the highest prevalence rates in multiple regions.Overall autism rates have climbed to 1 in 31...more
The Jordan River Foundation (JRF) and the Aqaba Governorate Council (AGC) have signed a collaboration agreement.The agreement promotes trainings in women and youth empowerment across the southern...more
Darllen Co, a paid-for Welsh-language reading platform, is already being used by over 52,000 learners in Wales and across the world.It features over 180 digital books and magazines from more than 20...more
The South Dakota FFA Foundation is proud to establish the Chilson Agriscience Sweepstakes Endowment.The endowment is a legacy gift from former FFA member Jim Chilon.The SD FFA foundation builds...more
The British Columbia school-based vision exam pilot program represents a significant step toward improving children's eye health and academic performance.The initiative addresses two critical issues ...more
The Promise of Home campaign included the largest gift commitment in Crossnore's history, an $8 million anonymous pledge.The actual amount raised was more than $53 million (130% of the campaign goal)...more
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Social Enterprise Is Re-Housing Unwanted Furniture
Weston Mill-based social enterprise Surplus Rescue CIC (Community Interest Company) recycles and finds homes for unwanted furniture. To date, it has received “extensive amounts” of quality second-hand furniture including desks, pedestals, cupboards and office chairs from a former local authority office equipment – and wants to find them a good home.
