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Going Home for the Holidays Safely Safe Kids Kansas Offers Safety Tips for Holiday Travelers   Topeka – Winter holidays often include travel to see family and friends. Whether your trip is over the river and through the woods, or the distance of a plane trip, plan ahead to ensure safe travels. “With the dramatic […]

More dedicated than ever (a letter to the MCHC membership)   Today, we at Mother & Child Health Coalition (MCHC) are more dedicated than ever to fulfilling our commitment to the families we serve. We find ourselves wondering just what the ramifications of the recent election will be. Will families still have access to the […]

Dear Friends, You are invited to apply for a position as a volunteer Mother & Child Health Coalition Board of Directors member.  If you are interested in this means of service to your community and the children and families of greater Kansas City, please fill out the form available at this link: mchc-board-application-fillable. If you […]

Be Safe Be Seen on Halloween! Video Halloween Safety Tips Messages from Safe Kids Worldwide    

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10-28-16-annual-legis-program-agenda To register for this event, CLICK HERE.  

It’s that time again – time to get your annual flu shot! The CDC recommends that everyone over the age of 6 months get the vaccine to protect against influenza, a serious and sometimes fatal respiratory illness. Every year, between 3,300 and 39,000 people die in the U.S. from influenza. In addition, tens of thousands of […]

  Watch for information about a December MAIC Quarterly meeting.    

According to the CDC* approximately 70 percent of pregnant women in the U.S. take at least one prescription drug, whether it’s for a chronic condition like colitis or diabetes, or just seasonal allergies. The medical professionals who treat pregnant patients need to be as informed as possible when confronted with a need for prescribing medication. […]