Charity News from Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003National Hospital Bill for Premature Babies Estimated at $11.9 BillionMarch of Dimes | The total national hospital bill for premature babies is estimated at $11.9 billion in 2000, according to a new analysis prepared by the March of Dimes. March of Dimes Launches New Fight Against Prematurity March of Dimes | Citing the dramatic rise in the number of babies born prematurely in this country, the March of Dimes today launched a $75 million, five-year national campaign to increase awareness of the growing problem and decrease the rate of premature birth. American Humane Selected to Train Tennessee Highway Patrol on Animal Handling American Humane Association | In response to the shooting death of a family dog, Patton, by a Tennessee police officer, American Humane has offered free training to the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) on basic dog behavior and ways police officers can prevent dog attacks.
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