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Tie One On For Safety: November-December
www.madd.org
The busy holiday season is here -- a time when spirits are high, celebrations thrive and travel increases across America's roadways. Tragically, drunk driving is on the rise during this special time. That is why Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) conducts the Tie One On For Safety holiday ribbon campaign throughout November and December.
Safe Toys and Gifts Month: December
www.kidshealth.org
Parents should consider many factors when selecting gifts for their young children. Some toys pose choking hazards, have sharp edges or produce loud noises that could be harmful to their hearing. Kidshealth.org provides tips to help parents choose safe toys.
Folic Acid Awareness Week: January 8-14
www.folicacidinfo.org
Folic acid is a B-vitamin that is necessary for proper cell growth. If taken before and during early pregnancy through a multivitamin or fortified foods, folic acid can prevent 50 to 70 percent of some forms of birth defects called neural tube defects.
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Sung Hui Han, M.D.,
is a family medicine physician at PAMF's Castro Valley Primary Care. She received her M.D. degree from the University of California, Davis School of Medicine in 2003. She completed a residency with the Sutter Health Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Han speaks basic Korean and Spanish.
Kenneth S. Lin, M.D.,
is a pediatrician at PAMF's Redwood Shores Health Center. He received his M.D. degree from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine in 2000. He completed a residency and internship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Lin is board certified in pediatrics and speaks basic Spanish and Mandarin.
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