Ann Cochran
Teeth mark milestones in your children’s development -- that very first tooth, that first loose tooth and that awkward age when their adult teeth look huge in their small mouths.
At what age should children receive their first oral check-up?...
Congress has listened to the concerns of older adults, clinics, pharmacies and organizations such as AARP and issued Medicare cards that are redesigned to make it harder for con artists to steal your identity.
The new Medicare cards will not...
What happens to someone who is living paycheck to paycheck in Dallas County, far from their family, who then loses her job?
And then her landlord evicts her?
There are no homeless shelters or daily community soup kitchens in Dallas County,...
Every second counts when a fire starts in a home or business. Do you have an escape plan for the places you spend your time each day and overnight?
Home smoke alarms can save lives if properly installed and maintained....
Thoughts of harming oneself generally stem from overwhelming pain. Suicide prevention is something that anyone can do, and it starts with listening and recognizing the signs of suicidal talk.
People who attempt to take their lives don’t want to die....
Most people diagnosed with diabetes for any length of time feel that they are fully educated about the disease and can quote a list of dos and don’ts. But how do we get beyond that head knowledge to real-life...
True or false: If you and your child are in an accident near your rural home, your child will probably be hurt less than if the accident happened in Des Moines.
This statement is false.
Children in rural areas are between...
Every year in Iowa, children are accidently injured or killed with firearms. The horror of mass shootings has received much-deserved attention, but this is not the way most children are injured by guns.
Statistically, most children under age 5 who...
Hunger Free Dallas County comprises a group of individuals and organizations that address the root causes of hunger in our county. Their vision is that everyone will have access to good nutritious food and that our food supply will...
Congratulations to anyone expecting a baby! You deserve a gift!
And you will receive one if you attend a baby shower Sept. 19 hosted by the Maternal Child Health program of Dallas County Public Health and Nursing Services and the...