The Gazette talked about assistance for uninsured patients and specialists that are offering them help. The program is called Linn County Project Access and is managed by Health Linn Care Network.  They are located at 1026 A Ave. N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa  Phone is 319-369-8329.
Email addresses are: info@linncountyprojectaccess.com or www.linncounty <http://www.linncounty>  projectaccess.com
If you know of a family in need, please pass this information on.

Teen Survival Guide - Health Tips for
On-the-go Girls
The girlshealth.gov Teen Survival Guide is a 78-page, pocket-sized publication for girls which answers questions like:
"Does chocolate cause pimples?"
"What do I do if the kids at school make fun of me?"
"Can I get a sexually transmitted disease from kissing?"
It teaches girls about their health through:
teen tips
activities
fun quizzes
a glossary of new words
questions from young women
The guide is divided into six categories:
Taking care of your reproductive health
Taking care of a beautiful you, inside and out
Feeling good about yourself
Taking charge of your world
Planning your future
Glossary
 
You can download a PDF of the guide or view an online version at
www.girlshealth.gov/freestuff/teenguide.

Guidance Links: Would you like to save money on groceries? Do you know someone who could benefit from stretching his or her food dollars? SHARE can offer you up to a 50% savings on nutritious food packages for just 2 hours of volunteer service each month. To find out more about SHARE check out our web site, email us, or call 1-800-344-1107. Web site: www.shareiowa.org email: shareiowa@mahaska.org

The young teens place for info on alcohol and resisting peer pressure:  www.thecoolspot.gov <http://www.thecoolspot.gov/> .

Bullying: www.stopbullyingnow.com  and www.isafe.org

Cyber bullying: A Thin Line www.athinline.com  // Cyberbullying Research Center www.cyberbullying.us  // Bullying in Schools and What to Do About It  www.kenrigby.net //  Wired Safety www.wiredsafety.org

On-Line Safety: www.MVParents.com www.netsmartz.org www.bewebaware.com

Drug and Alcohol Abuse: www.drugfreeinfo.org www.nida.nih.gov www.drugfreeamerica.org