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• From January through March, 2002, these recently graduated promoters <br /> in northern Orange County have contacted families with 130 children and <br /> spoken to them about health and safety issues. They estimate that they <br /> sent 29 children to medical or dental appointments; 25 children for <br /> immunizations; and referred 25 families to WIC, Medicaid, or some other <br /> social service. 49 children's families received smoke detectors, carbon <br /> monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, or child car seats. <br /> • A fotonovela on kitchen safety was published last year as part of the <br /> project and one on preventing poisoning is in the process of being <br /> developed this year. More than 1,000 copies were distributed last year <br /> and this year, the publication will be offered to all health departments <br /> across the state in an electronic format. <br /> • During 2000-2001, this program was recognized by the North Carolina <br /> Society of Public Health Educators as the Outstanding Health Education <br /> Project for the year and was nominated for the Glaxo Child Health <br /> Awards. <br /> 13 <br />