Resources

NYC Poison Control Center 212-POISONS (764-7667) or 1-800-222-1222
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/environmental/poison-control.shtml or
http://www.aapcc.org/centers/?states_served=NY&local_center_submit=Search#search
The poison control center is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by registered pharmacists and nurses certified in poison information. Access to the Language Line provides translation services in more than 150 languages, and services are available for the hearing impaired utilizing telecommunications devices for the deaf at (TDD) 212-689-9014. The New York City Poison Control Center also produces educational materials including brochures, telephone stickers, and videos which are available free of charge.

* Are your children uninsured? New York State has a health insurance plan for kids, called Child Health Plus. Click the link to learn about  the plan: https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/child_health_plus/ or https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov/ or http://www.insurekidsnow.gov/

* This are useful website for parents. You can read about normal development, research any illnesses, and stay up to date on the latest recommendations here:
www.healthychildren.org
http://kidshealth.org/
http://www.medicalhomeinfo.org/for_families/
www.babycenter.com/
http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en.html

*  If your child has special medical needs you will find this useful. If you have gotten a call about
a positive newborn screening test, click on the "newborn disorders" tab to learn more. www.medicalhomeportal.org
http://www.resourcesnyc.org/about/about-rcsn

* If you are planning any international travel check the CDC's website for up-to-date information
and advisories. http://www.nc.cdc.gov/travel

* Terrific information to help your family obtain and maintain healthy weights. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/eat-right/index.htm

* Please visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission website for valuable information about products that have been recalled.
www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls

* Useful and up-to-date information about food allergies:
www.foodallergy.org

* Interested in preventing underage drinking?
www.parentsempowered.org

* If you have been asked to try a dairy-free diet this will be a helpful site. www.thefussybabysite.com/coping/non-dairy-diet-and-breastfeeding

* This website has information about helping kids with reflux, celiac disease, and other gastrointestinal problems. www.gastrokids.org