Safety Nets: North Side Christian Health Center

Pediatrics is the focus in this report. Funding has greatly improved the care provided at the North Side Christian Health Center, as you will hear from the professionals who work there, and the families who bring their children for treatment.

Safety Nets: North Side Christian Health Center aired on Oct 07, 2009.


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Series: OnQ

He was a ceramics craftsman, teacher and mentor. The late Frank Ross is remembered at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild on Pittsburgh's North Side with a special exhibition that showcases the work of Ross, his students, colleagues and friends.

Original airdate: Mar 18, 2008


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Original airdate: Feb 28, 2008


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Original airdate: Feb 25, 2008


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Original airdate: Feb 21, 2008


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Original airdate: Feb 21, 2008


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Original airdate: Feb 21, 2008


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