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The article discusses the move of the government of Massachusetts to develop numerous programs which is intended to help the transition-age youth prepare for the responsibilites of being adult. It cites on the education and financial support program, the health care coverage program, and the independent living support program. It also notes on the discharge support program which provides outreach support and financial stipends to youth who has been discharged from foster care.

The author discusses a youth-oriented program called You're Welcome that helps medical personnel address the health needs of the young in Great Britain. The program that is supported by funds from the government, is integrated in public health services for an initial three years. There are resources available to medical personnel to improve communication with the youth and encourage them to seek advice on their health needs.

The article focuses on the significance of revising the HIV transmission law in Great Britain. It notes that HIV experts work with the Crown Prosecution Service for England and Wales to clear up how the cases can be managed appropriately. It suggests all paediatricians, social workers and other people who care young people to familiarise with the law and its practical implications.

The article offers information on the paper "Medicaid Access for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care," which provides a guide on medicaid coverage for youth who are aging out of foster care in the U.S. The paper found that since 1997, 17 states have enacted the Chafee option to extend Medicaid to former foster youth up to age 21. Chafee option is named after the Chafee Foster Care Independent Act introduced by the late Senator John Chafee. Key findings of the report are presented.

The article reports on the preference of African Canadians and other minority youths for having medical care outside their neighborhood according to a study by the Black Health Alliance, York University in Toronto and geography professor Joseph Mensah in Scarborough, Ontario. The youth do not trust their health care system. The Wellesley Central Corp. offered a $10,000 grant for the study. Researcher Alex Lovell explains the reason behind the selection of Somali youth in the study. Racism affects the medical care scheme.

Provides information on the proposed Master of Nursing program to be offered at the University of Queensland in Brisbane. Implications of the course to young people; Significance of the course to nurses; Health-related areas to be included in the course.

Focuses on the need of general practitioners to be sensitive to teenagers during consultations in Great Britain.

Presents an update on health care in the United States (U.S.) as of December 2000. Introduction of the Encoder Pro 2001, a health care coding software from Ingenix Publishing Group; Approval of the CAREeval system, a system for collecting and analyzing youth care data, by the U.S. Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

Focuses on the health of adolescents. Health problems that can be traced back to choices made during adolescence; Major concern of adolescents in avoiding visits to the doctor; Aspects of adolescent health care considered by parents to be of utmost importance.

Discusses a report from the General Accounting Office which suggests that school-based health centers (SBHC) are instrumental in providing health care for adolescents. Assessment of the current status of SBHCs; How to order copies of the report.

Reports on the need for help in coping with the psychological pressures of growing up by teenagers, particularly in New Mexico. Common problems for rural youth; Recommendations of the American Psychological Association.

Reports that funds for non-governmental HIV protection and other priority health problems among youth are available from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Eligibility requirements; Deadline for applications; Contact information.

The article discusses the 2013 report from the health care foundation Commonwealth Fund, which shows the willingness of young U.S. adults to purchase affordable health insurance. The organization conducted a survey of about 3,400 adults between the ages of 19 and 29, showing that the majority of the participants took health insurance coverage when it was offered via an employer. The small percentage of participants that refused coverage because they felt they did not need insurance is cited.

The article discusses research on the annual cost of medical care for young people with diabetes is six time higher compared to young people without diabetes in the U.S., by S. S. Shrestha and colleagues, published in "Diabetes Care."

The article reports that the U.S. Health and Human Services Department's (HHS) Indian Health Service (IHS) is offering funds to assist tribes in promoting healthy practices for American Indian (AI) and Alaskan Native (AN) school age children in community settings as part of its children and youth projects (CYPs) program. It states that the HHS' maternal and child health (MCH) program goals for CYPs include promoting age-appropriate healthy nutrition and emphasizing the cardiovascular fitness.

The article reports that the Scottish Government has issued the guidance "Hospital Services for Young People in Scotland" on how to improve the care of young people. The guidance recommends that hospitals provide services for people 13 years old and over and that facilities should be separate from those for children and adults whenever possible. The guidance also addresses the need for adequate training of staff.

Outlines standards of good care that the British National Health Service is expected to meet under the government program called the National Service Framework (NSF) for Children, Young People and Maternity Services. Access to services for ill or injured young people; High-quality, evidence-based hospital care for youth; Care for youth who are disabled or have complex health needs.

Reports on the increased number of consumers who utilize alternative medicine in the United States. Various services under alternative medicine; Characteristics of alternative medicine consumers; Contradiction of the conventional belief that only young, affluent consumers seek out alternative health care.