April 21, 2009 - The Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut has released a report, A Framework for Child Health Services: Supporting Healthy Child Development and School Readiness of Connecticut's Children, that offers a strategic vision and a series of specific recommendations for strengthening and integrating children's health services into a comprehensive system of early childhood services.
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February 24, 2009 - A new online guide from the Vermont Child Health Improvement Program provides state leaders in child health with step-by-step instructions to developing sustainable collaborations of public and private partners that are dedicated to improving the quality of children's health care.
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April 19, 2007 - A new manual helps pediatric clinicians successfully screen parents for depression, discuss with them the impact depression can have on their children, and refer parents for counseling.
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September 27, 2006 - A new manual on the Fund Web site guides those interested in developing a statewide single-point-of-access system for young children at risk for developmental or behavioral problems.
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August 1, 2006 - In an archived Web conference, participants discuss strategies that clinicians can use to perform developmental surveillance and screening.
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May 8, 2006 - Step-by-step guidance to help pediatricians redesign their office systems to improve preventive and developmental services.
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April 21, 2006 - Healthy Steps for Young Children, a national initiative aimed at enhancing the quality of preventive health care for infants and toddlers, now offers educational materials on the Fund's Web site.
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April 3, 2006 - The Promoting Healthy Development Survey (PHDS) can be used to assess the quality of preventive and developmental care provided to young children. Check out three manuals that provide comprehensive guidelines to state officials, physician practices, and health systems on how to implement the PHDS.
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March 13, 2006 - These 24 training modules for physician faculty explore common developmental and behavioral pediatric issues relevant to primary care for children ages 0–5 and their families.
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November 1, 2005 - This report, a resource for health plans and other organizations, presents a quality framework for improving developmental services for low-income children. It highlights strategies for improving the delivery of these services, including the early identification of developmental problems in infants and young children.
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April 12, 2005 - This technical report provides a guide to states in assessing the effectiveness of their efforts to strengthen mental health services for young children.
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March 17, 2005 - Using existing Medicaid policy, Illinois has found a way to reimburse providers who screen for maternal depression.
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August 3, 2004 - This program relies on a developmental specialist and other tools to ensure that children ages 0 to 3 receive appropriate developmental and behavioral services.
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August 3, 2004 - Researchers have developed a handheld computer, known as the "Asthma Buddy," to help young patients manage their condition and communicate with doctors and nurses.
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