Rosemead Kiwanis Club      "Serving the Community Since 1945"

HEALTH PROTECTION

Historically Kiwanis International has supported various health related efforts, most recently in relation to the worldwide campaign to eradicate Iodine Deficiency disease in the fourth world.  Domestically Kiwanis has worked with the March of Dimes, especially in conjunction with our sponsored High School level KEY (Kiwanis Educated Youth) clubs to combat birth defects and research the recent surge in pre-mature births. 

In the past Rosemead Kiwanis and other Kiwanis family units have worked on such issues as seat belt safety, environmental protection, disaster preparedness, pediatric trauma and first aid. Much of this has been done in concert with local law enforcement agencies and the Red Cross.  Kiwanis has also worked to insure the availability of flu vaccine through the THRIVE program, which was covered in a November, 2005 Focus Report and the October, 2005, issue of the RKC Reporter.

As interest and resources warrant it is possible that we may see renewed activity in these areas.