National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program Recognizes Monument Health Rapid City Hospital
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital was recently recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a “Bronze Level,” for their commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep.
Good Samaritan Infant Memorial Service-June 4
CHI Health Good Samaritan has scheduled a service commemorating the lives of babies stillborn, miscarried or who have died in infancy. The annual Infant Memorial Service at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 4 will take place on the east side of Kearney Cemetery, 4400 Ave. I.
Sanford Health Researcher Receives $2 Million Grant To Study Molybdenum Cofactor Deficiency
Kurt Warnhoff, PhD, researcher at Sanford Health, recently received a $2 million grant for his work studying the biology of the molybdenum cofactor (Moco). The rare disease, known as molybdenum cofactor deficiency (MoCD), is a lethal condition that causes brain dysfunction that worsens over time.
Evolving Nutrition Strategies for Infants & Toddlers
Nutrition research is ever changing and research regarding recommendations surrounding infant and toddler nutrition continues to emerge. It’s known that during the first year of a child’s life, the main source of nutrition is breast milk or an iron-fortified baby formula. Experts agree that meeting iron and zinc requirements during key stages of growth and development in the first year of life is crucial. Around six months of age the infant will start showing indications that they are ready for solid foods. The transition from exclusive breastfeeding or formula feeding to the addition of solid foods, is referred to as complementary feeding.
St. Thomas Aquinas Brings Finnish "Baby Box" Tradition to Madison
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Madison, South Dakota is on a mission to ensure that every newborn who goes home from Madison Regional Health System is equipped with all of the newborn necessities along with a safe place to sleep.