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Through our national program, Call2Recycle™, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) can help you recycle your old cell phones and used portable rechargeable batteries. Rechargeable batteries are commonly found in cordless power tools, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, camcorders, digital cameras, and remote control toys. RBRC recycles the following battery chemistries: Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion (Li-ion) and Small Sealed Lead* (Pb).

RBRC is dedicated to keeping cell phones and rechargeable batteries out of our nation’s solid waste stream and preserving natural resources. Answer the Call to Recycle!

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Children's Hospital Boston Ranked Among the Country's Top Pediatric Hospitals

Children's Hospital Boston has again been listed as one of the top pediatric hospitals in the country, according to US News & World Report. The July 12 ''America's Best Hospitals'' issue relied on surveys of physicians nationwide to determine the rankings. Since the magazine began ranking hospitals 15 years ago, Children's Hospital Boston has consistently been among the top hospitals. This year, Children's Hospital Boston is ranked second nationally and remains the number one pediatric hospital in New England. The reputational score of the hospital climbed from last year, from 55.4 percent to 55.8 percent.
''This endorsement is a testament to the incredible dedication and work done by the caregivers, employees and volunteers of Children's Hospital Boston,'' said Dr. James Mandell, president and CEO of Children's Hospital Boston. ''This honor recognizes our expertise in improving the health and well-being of children across the state, New England, and throughout the world.''

The annual issue of the magazine ranked 117 top medical centers in 17 specialties. The methodology for the rankings was devised in 1993 by the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago, and today the NORC carries out and refines the methodology. Pediatric rankings are based solely on reputational surveys, and the NORC surveyed 150 randomly selected pediatricians who were asked to name the five hospitals they considered to be the best in their specialty.

According to US News, the purpose of the ''America's Best Hospitals'' issue is to assist consumers in identifying medical institutions known to demonstrate the highest level of expertise in diagnosing, treating, or managing difficult medical conditions.

Children's Hospital Boston is the nation's premier pediatric medical center. Founded in 1869 as a 20-bed hospital for children, today it is a 300-bed comprehensive center for pediatric and adolescent health care grounded in the values of excellence in patient care and sensitivity to the complex needs and diversity of children and families. More than 100 outpatient specialty clinics are located at Children's. Children's Hospital Boston is the primary pediatric teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, home to the world's leading pediatric research enterprise, and the largest provider of health care to the children of Massachusetts. For more information about the hospital visit: www.childrenshospital.org.

Please visit their 'How You Can Help' page at http://www.childrenshospital.org/help/

*Serenity Supportive Housing accepts donated goods*

The mission of Serenity Supportive Housing is to provide supportive housing and community services to homeless persons who are living with HIV / AIDS. Through a variety of offerings and services their goals and objectives are: - To provide affordable, safe, dignifying housing solutions to the homeless up to 12 persons. - To improve the emotional, physical, and social well being of residents through the provision of practical and therapeutic supportive services. - To reduce the likelihood of relapse in drug and alcohol use among persons with addiction histories through the development of each resident's awareness, personal coping mechanisms, and supprtive network. - To improve the overall quality of life of residents by ensuring a safe and stable environment. Serenity Supportive Housing is located in Topsfield, MA and can be reached at: 9 Nike Village Topsfield, MA 01983 978-887-0833 (fax) 978-887-0270