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NATIONAL NEWS AND UPDATES

Are you destined to inherit your mother's body? - Peeking into your future isn't as simple as taking a look at your mom. Studies suggest that while your genes may determine up to 80 percent of your weight and body shape, environment and personal choice still play a significant role.

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LOCAL NEWS

Addicted and pregnant but not alone

At the Perinatal Addiction Treatment of Hawaii (PATH) Clinic, located at Salvation Army Family Treatment Center in Kaimuki, pregnant women with substance abuse problems are provided services and counseling. The clinic, operated by UH's medical school, helps isle women give birth to healthy babies. (more…)

SPECIAL FEATURES & COMMUNITY ACTION

HMHB is sponsoring a showing of "Pregnant in America" on Friday, June 5th, 9am at Central Union Church. For more information contact Kari at 808-951-5805.

PERINATAL PROVIDERS MESSAGE BOARD

The next Perinatal Advocacy Network Meeting (PAN) is scheduled for Friday, June 24, 2009. The PAN meeting will be held via video conferencing allowing all islands to participate. The meeting will be broadcast from Keoni Ana Bldg., 1177 Alakea St., Rm. 302 from 10am to 12 noon.

The next Perinatal Support Services (PSS) meeting for DOH contracted perinatal providers is tentatively scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2009 at the Best Western Plaza Hotel by the airport from 8:30am to 4pm.

****************************************************************************** HMHB offers Smoking Cessation Trainings at three different levels for health and community service providers. Contact Kari Wheeling today for more details and to schedule your training. kariw@hmhb-hawaii.org

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