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Parenting series
Class One: The Importance of Health
Coverage and Health Care in Your Life
This
class covers the importance of health coverage for children. It
also talks about the importance of having a medical home rather
then going to the emergency room and the appropriate use of the
ER. The Specialist discusses Medicaid, CHIP and Texas Children’s
Health Plan’s Individual Medical Coverage (IMC).
Parents will receive a special gift related to the topic of each
class.
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Class Two: Common Childhood Illnesses
and What You Can Do to Help
This class covers
16 different health topics, ranging from pink eye to broken
bones. The Specialist discusses the topic and the symptoms
parents will see in their child. They also talk about what
parents can do at home and when to call the doctor.
Parents will receive a special gift related to the topic of each
class.
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Class Three: Nutrition and Exercise
This class covers the importance of eating healthy and
exercising. The Specialist teaches parents what food children
need at certain ages. They also give parents cooking ideas for
kids and ways to increase children’s activity level.
Parents will receive a special gift related to the topic of each
class.
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Class Four: Safety for Your Family
In class one, parents are asked to select one of three
safety topics they would like more information on. Parents can
choose from home safety, poison prevention or car seat safety. A
representative from the Center for Childhood Injury Prevention
assists with this class. Home safety teaches parents
how to improve the safety of their home and common safety
hazards in the home. Poison prevention covers ways children can
be poisoned, how to store cleaning supplies and medicine and how
to prevent poisoning. The car seat safety class teaches parents
about state laws on car seats, when a child should be in a car
seat and helpful tips on installing a car seat properly.
Parents will receive a special gift related to the topic of each
class.
To reach the Specialist in your area for more information on
classes and events, or if you are a community based organization
(CBO) and would like to request our assistance or participation
at an event, please call:
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Area |
Specialist |
Phone |
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South |
Jasmine Alberto |
832-828-1310 |
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North |
Patricia Frausto |
832-828-1309 |
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East |
Janet Schibbye |
832-828-1317 |
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East loop |
Laura Trevino |
832-828-1311 |
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West |
TBD |
832-828-1319 |
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