The First Lady on the health care law and children

As child advocates celebrate the one year anniversary of the passage of health reform this week, First Lady Michelle Obama shared a special message about child health. Writing about child health topics like body mass index and yearly check-ups, Obama shared a personal story about her own daughters, Sasha and Malia.

“I was fortunate that our pediatrician was paying attention to the trends of childhood obesity, because I never would have known to ask for a screening on my own. This information is now within reach for you and your family too – you just have to ask for it.” This and more is thanks to the health reform law her husband signed last year. Learn more about how the new health law is helping kids!