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Most children in Chinese orphanages are abandoned anonymously and nothing is known of their background. Many of the children were dressed to cover as much skin as possible and hide unsightly rashes from prospective parents.
Dr. Roseanna Means addresses issues relevant to homeless women in Boston, which include the threat of violence, sexual abuse, and child-care responsibilities.
Starting from scratch, a physician and nurse built a free camp so that children with heart disease can experience the joys of being a child.
The best way to provide healthcare to adolescents may be to bring it to them.
Improved healthcare in underdeveloped countries starts with education.
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