Free Screenings For Kids Keep Lice Out Of Schools And Camps

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May 04, 2015, 01:20 ET

LOS ANGELES, May 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Pediatric Scalp Care Specialists, the charitable non-profit organization established by Hair Fairies founder Maria Botham, is offering free, safe, and effective head lice screenings and treatments to children in under-served communities in Chicago, Connecticut, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle.

"Our research has concluded that LAUSD loses over $3.7 million every year due to head lice infestations in our Los Angles elementary schools," said Botham. Head lice is also the number one reason for absences in public schools. "By providing free screenings and treatments, we reduce student absenteeism, reduce financial losses for both LAUSD and parents, protect children from toxic chemicals used in over-the-counter products, and eliminate the need for parents to miss work to care for and treat a child diagnosed with lice."

Additionally, Hair Fairies' Pediatric Scalp Care Specialists offer free programs to educate school and camp administrators and nurses, pediatricians, parents, and the general public about head lice prevention and treatment. The non-profit also supports scientific research efforts to further identify effective lice treatment and prevention and promotes and lobbies for policy changes regarding insurance coverage, toxic chemical use in lice treatment products, and regulation and certification of head lice treatment professionals.

"Hair Fairies and their non-profit organization have been a wonderful asset to the families we serve," said New York social worker Rigoberto Tomala, LMSW. "In several situations, lice infestation would pose a serious threat to a patient and their families health. The immediate treatment from the professionals at Hair Fairies prevented any further complications. I am truly grateful for all they have done for our patients and their families."

To schedule a free lice screening or educational seminar, visit www.hairfairies.com.

Founded in 1999, Hair Fairies has treated more than 120,000 clients nationwide and has salons in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Dallas, San Diego, and Connecticut. Most insurance companies approve partial payment of Hair Fairies treatments that also qualify for Flexible Spending Accounts, a validation of the treatments' success. More information about Hair Fairies services and products is available at www.hairfairies.com. To find out more information about Pediatric Scalp Care Specialists, visit http://www.pediatricscalpcare.org/.

SOURCE Hair Fairies, Inc.