FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Monday, May 8, 1995
Press Advisory
HHS Secretary Donna E. Shalala will kick-off the Healthy Child Care
America Campaign at the National Child Care Health Forum. The forum,
jointly sponsored by health and child welfare agencies of HHS, will
bring together more than 150 leaders in the health, social services
and child care fields to help build public awareness of the importance
of safe, healthy, high-quality child care.
More than ten million children under age 5 spend part of their day
in child care. These programs offer unique opportunities to improve
preventive health services and promote the healthy development of young
children. This forum will help communities put quality plans in place.
At the forum, a Blueprint for Action will be released with a 10 step
plan to help communities increase local involvement in a number of children's
issues, including nutrition, immunizations, health screenings, and fitness.
WHEN: 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 10
WHERE: Sheraton Washington Hotel Cotilion Ballroom North
CONTACT: Administration for Children and Families Press Office -- Michael
Kharfen (202) 401-9215
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Note: All HHS press releases, fact sheets and other press materials
are available at http://www.hhs.gov/news.
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