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Another View - Boarder Babies (1995)
1/2 hour program - Boarder babies are born to mothers who are substance abusers. Born into poverty, they are children who do not have a place to call home, and they remain at the hospital until foster or adoptive homes can be found. Another View looks at the Boarder Babies program at Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, how it got started, techniques to make the babies feel they are in a home environment, the help from volunteers and the costs incurred. Additionally, the program looks at possible solutions to the problem, finding homes for Boarder Babies, as well as some current health issues.
Price: $19.95

Another View - Diabetes (1995)
1/2 hour program - This program examines what diabetes is, how it is treated, warning signs, and all aspects of diet and exercise associated with the disease. In addition, this episode looks at the American Diabetes Association and its mission to fight against diabetes. Finally, the program concludes by looking at the African-American community and examining why this ethnic group is so highly affected.
Price: $19.95

Another View - Drug Mothers (1995)
1/2 hour program - This program begins with an overview of the Matri-Ark project which allows mothers who are drug and/or alcohol abusers to get help and also keep their children with them. In this program, viewers will hear from some of the women participating in the project as they talk about their addictions, how Matri-Ark has benefitted their lives, and their future plans. Studio guests discuss the problem of substance abuse, as well as the intervention of DYFS and how women on drugs react to this intervention. The program concludes by looking at the adverse effect of addictions on women and how addiction impacts on a woman's life.
Price: $19.95

Another View - Sickle Cell (1995)
1/2 hour program - Another View looks at Sickle Cell, a deadly inherited disorder of the red blood cells, which primarily affects African-Americans and Hispanics. The program discusses what Sickle Cell is, the painful crisis attacks that are associated with it, treatment, and the emotional toll it takes on patients and family members. Finally, the program looks at parents who have children with Sickle Cell and talks about what children have to go through to effectively manage the disease.
Price: $19.95

Another View - Teens and AIDS (1996)
1/2 hour program - The program begins with a visit to Rainbow House, a place where women who have HIV and AIDS can live with their children. Another View takes an inside look at life in Rainbow House, how these young women cope, and what is being done to help them. Studio guests discuss teens and AIDS, talking about the myths that teens believe, common questions that they have and how education is vital to their survival.
Price: $19.95