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NAPNAP and CW Publishing Group receive Media Award from the American Academy of Nursing for Kids' Health Matters.


NEW YORK New York, state, United States
New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of
 -- The publication Kids' Health Matters was declared a winner by the American Academy of Nursing The American Academy of Nursing (AAN) generates, synthesizes, and disseminates nursing knowledge to contribute to health policy and practice for the benefit of the public and the nursing profession.  at their annual Media Awards gala, held this year in Miami, Florida “Miami” redirects here. For the Native American tribe, see Miami tribe.

Miami is a major city in southeastern Florida, in the United States. It is the county seat of Miami-Dade County. Miami is a gamma world city with an estimated population of 404,048.
 on November 11, 2006. This award was presented to recognize Kids' Health Matters as an outstanding publication that will increase public awareness of the value nursing plays in promoting children's health Children's Health Definition

Children's health encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of children from infancy through adolescence.
 and providing children's health care to the public. Millions of parents will continue to learn of ways to promote their children's health through this magazine which is being distributed to more than 1 million parents in 2006.

Kids' Health Matters, produced for the National Association of Pediatric pediatric /pe·di·at·ric/ (pe?de-at´rik) pertaining to the health of children.

pe·di·at·ric
adj.
Of or relating to pediatrics.
 Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP NAPNAP National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners ) by CW Publishing Group, is the first publication to be written by nurse practitioners who care for our nation's 71 million children. Pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs) often serve as the primary healthcare provider for children of all ages, so they are perfectly positioned to educate families on how to establish healthy habits with their children. Members of NAPNAP personally hand the booklets to their patients and their families during office visits.

"We are delighted to be acknowledged by the American Academy of Nursing for our campaign to provide the best information for parents of school age children at the point of careCowhen the parent and child are most ready to receive relevant information about healthy habitsCoin primary care and other settings that children receive health care information and education," says Karen Kelly Thomas, Executive Director of NAPNAP. "The fact that the publication is provided by their trusted nurse practitioner to extend the information provided every day is an extra bonus to the care patients receive during that visit," Kelly Thomas continues.

Kids Health Matters is packed full of articles on topics that NAPNAP feels are important to children's health, such as healthy eating, snacking and exercise, tending to common childhood concerns, such as allergies and asthma, and promoting mental health and looking for Looking for

In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with.
 signs that a child may not be physically or mentally well. The editorial content in the book is specifically written for parents of school age children and includes money saving offers for the family.

"Pediatric Nurse Practitioners are always looking for ways to provide information to families," says NAPNAP's President Pat Clinton, PhD, RN, CPNP CPNP Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program
CPNP Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
CPNP College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists
CPNP Calling Party's Network Pays (telecommunications) 
, FAANP FAANP Fellow of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners . "Kids' Health Matters is an exceptional publication with the most up to date information for families of school age children. We're pleased we can provide this magazine to families at no cost."

Neil Agble, Executive Vice President at CW Publishing, explains: "This important program is made possible by the continued support of companies like AstraZeneca, Kellogg, Nestle, Target, Neutrogena, TAP Pharmaceuticals TAP Pharmaceuticals is an Japanese pharmaceutical company.

It is a joint venture between Abbott Laboratories and the Japanese Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, formed in 1977.
, and Sanofi Pasteur to mention a few."

"The added benefit of helping families save money on needed items through the Kids' Health Matters program is a win-win for families and nurse practitioners," continues Clinton, "and we are committed to continuing to help future generations of our nation's children and their parents know how to stay healthy through programs like Kids' Health Matters."

NAPNAP intends to reach millions more parents in 2007Coand many years to comeCothrough this program.

About NAPNAP:

NAPNAP is the only professional association that advocates for children's health and Pediatric Nurse Practitioners in the world and who defines the future of advanced pediatric nursing practice. The mission of NAPNAP is to promote optimal health for children through leadership, advocacy, practice, education and research. NAPNAP has 7000 members throughout the country and abroad along with 50 chapters in 30 states. For more information about NAPNAP, please contact the national office at 856/857-9700, or go to www.napnap.org

About CW Publishing Group:

CW Publishing Group (CWPG), one of the largest brand publishers in the UK with offices in London and New York City New York City: see New York, city.
New York City

City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S.
, offers corporations and organizations brand-building publications to use as marketing tools. CWPG selects partners based on their name brand recognition, important editorial messages, and distribution capabilities.

For more information about CWPG, go to www.cwcomms.com.
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