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NOW on New Hampshire Outlook: Making dental health a priority for all New Hampshire children and families. We'll tell you about the Watch Your Mouth campaign. Then later: |
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The story behind Michelle's Law and the mother who fought to make it a reality. |
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Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Tooth decay has been called a silent epidemic by the U.S. Surgeon General. The disease, caused by a bacterial infection, is linked to diabetes and heart disease and it affects thousands of New Hampshire children. It now ranks as the most common childhood disease. Most families are able to solve the problem by going to the dentist. But more than a quarter of New Hampshire's children have no dental insurance. As Outlook's Richard Ager tells us, the "Watch Your Mouth" campaign is aimed at bringing dental care to children in need. |
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According to a new national survey on the status of American children: NH continues to be a great place for kids. The "2006 Kids Count Data Book" ranked NH "first" in terms of child health, wellness and opportunity. But, the survey also uncovered a disturbing trend. Amid NH's plenty, poverty has flourished. New Hampshire's child poverty rate is up 67-percent from 2000-to-2004. 23-percent of children live in low-income families. and, 13-percent of children under 6 live below the federal poverty level. Here to talk about the Kids Count survey and Child Poverty in NH: Ellen Shemitz, President of the Children's Alliance of New Hampshire. Welcome. Q ELLEN: NH is among the wealthiest states in the nation -- and yet, we're seeing an alarming RISE in child poverty. WHY? What's changed? Q WHERE do we see child poverty. Q ELLEN: The information in the KIDS COUNT report? What is it used for? DOES the state use this survey for funding of programs?? or setting priorities??? Q NH has lowest child death rate, teen birth rate, and infant mortality. NUMBER one in the rankings. When you get a MIXED message like this: does it HURT the cause??? Q HOUSING costs. How do they fit into this picture of child poverty? Q This trend didn't happen overnite. What's being done to turn the poverty rate around? Q KIDS Count Survey also says: Only 6-percent of NH children lack health insurance. THAT's encouraging. Q You talk about investing in economy that supports families and strengthens communities. HOW does that impact child poverty. Q What needs to be done POLICY wise to turn things around?? Q The survey certainly gives us a WAKE UP call. What happens if nothing is done? What are the implications of this report??? ELLEN SHEMITZ |
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Michelle's Law, which allows college students to keep their health insurance if they get sick and need to leave school, is officially on the books in New Hampshire. Surrounded by Michelle Morse's family and state lawmakers, on June 22-nd, Governor Lynch signed the measure into law. The legislation was inspired by the life and death of 22-year-old Michelle Morse, a Manchester college student who continued to attend Plymouth State University after being diagnosed with colon cancer. Now that the Legislation is law in New Hampshire, her mother will continue to fight for the rights of students in other states. |
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AnnMarie Morse was a tireless advocate for the bill and saw it through to the very end. Outlook's Richard Ager spoke to her as the legislation was moving through the State House. |
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Michelle's law took effect immediately. |
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That concludes this edition of New Hampshire Outlook. I'm Beth Carroll. I'll see you next time. |
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CONCORD, N.H. - State officials say a new national survey shows New Hampshire continues to be a great place for kids. AP-NH--Kids Count,0121 State ranks first in children's issues dewho CONCORD, N.H. - State officials say a new national survey shows New Hampshire continues to be a great place for kids. Health and Human Services Commissioner John Stephen says New Hampshire is ranked first in the latest Kids Count national survey of indicators of child health, wellness and opportunity. The state was rated significantly better than national averages on issues including including infant mortality rate, percentage of teen high school dropouts and percentage of children living in poverty. New Hampshire has held the top spot for several years. Stephen said even with the top ranking, the survey showed an increase in the percentage of children living in poverty and living in families where no parent has full-time employment. AP-NY-06-26-06 1340EDT |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 06/27/06 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 7:45 minutes NOW on New Hampshire Outlook: Making dental health a priority for all New Hampshire children and families. We'll tell you about the Watch Your Mouth campaign. Then later: The story behind Michelle's Law and the mother who fought to make it a reality. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Tooth decay has been called a silent epidemic by the U.S. Surgeon General. The disease, caused by a bacterial infection, is linked to diabetes and heart disease and it affects thousands of New Hampshire children. It now ranks as the most common childhood disease. Most families are able to solve the problem by going to the dentist. But more than a quarter of New Hampshire's children have no dental insurance. As Outlook's Richard Ager tells us, the "Watch Your Mouth" campaign is aimed at bringing dental care to children in need. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll / Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Frederick Rusczek\Dir., Manchester Public Health , Wendy Frosh\NH Director, Watch Your Mouth , Dr. Sarah Katz\Volunteer Dentist |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 06/27/06 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 8:00 minutes NOW on New Hampshire Outlook: Making dental health a priority for all New Hampshire children and families. We'll tell you about the Watch Your Mouth campaign. Then later: The story behind Michelle's Law and the mother who fought to make it a reality. According to a new national survey on the status of American children: NH continues to be a great place for kids. The "2006 Kids Count Data Book" ranked NH "first" in terms of child health, wellness and opportunity. But, the survey also uncovered a disturbing trend. Amid NH's plenty, poverty has flourished. New Hampshire's child poverty rate is up 67-percent from 2000-to-2004. 23-percent of children live in low-income families. and, 13-percent of children under 6 live below the federal poverty level. Here to talk about the Kids Count survey and Child Poverty in NH: Ellen Shemitz, President of the Children's Alliance of New Hampshire. Welcome. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Ellen Shemitz\President, Children's Alliance of NH |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 06/27/06 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 8:45 minutes NOW on New Hampshire Outlook: Making dental health a priority for all New Hampshire children and families. We'll tell you about the Watch Your Mouth campaign. Then later: The story behind Michelle's Law and the mother who fought to make it a reality. AnnMarie Morse was a tireless advocate for the bill and saw it through to the very end. Outlook's Richard Ager spoke to her as the legislation was moving through the State House. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll / Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: AnnMarie Morse\Michelle's Mother , Rep. Will Infantine\Prime Sponsor, HB37 , Dr. Marianne True\PSU Education Dept. , Gov. John Lynch\ New Hampshire\Jan. 18, 2006 , Katie Saraiva\PSU Education Student |
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