Maine Assembly on School-Based Health Care

Presented @ Portland City Hall “Step Up For Kids” 2009 by Judith Abdalla, Junior, Portland High School
Hello every one let me start by introducing who we are. We are the young people, the next generation of leaders. We are the ones who will bring harmony, equality, farness, and justice by learning from one another and [...]

With a 5 to 4 vote the MSAD #60 School Board voted to expand health services in the Noble Health Center to include Mental and Reproductive Health services. An addendum was added at the last second to not allow the distribution of emergency contraception.
Submitted by:
Cindy Dolben, RN
School Health Center Coordinator
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I am heading to Nashville tomorrow. 11/4 to present at a conference that focuses on Teen Health Promotion. In the AM, I am to present on the work that is being done in our multicultural community to address teen pregnancy and STD prevention with a special focus on the work our youth are doing [...]

The committee just voted UNANIMOUSLY “ought not to pass” on both bills!  I am stunned!  This means that the bills will go to the House and Senate next week and will be killed without debate.  There is no chance that these bills can pass now!
You made the difference!  Thank you!
Kate
Kate Brogan
Vice President for Public Affairs
Family [...]

Yesterday the Health and Human Services Committee held public hearings on LD #251 An Act To Protect the Safety of Maine Children by Requiring the Express Consent of a Legal Guardian To Dispense Prescription Medication to a Minor
and LD #802An Act To Require Reporting on Medical Services or Treatment Provided to Minors without Parental Consent.
Students [...]

Dr. Daniel Summers
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