by Mindy Calandro | Nov 19, 2014 | Kid's Health, Media, WBRZ
For the second year in a row, I had the privilege of participating in the Pat’s Coats for Kids Pack the Pod day. Pat’s Coats for Kids is a wonderful program that provides winter coats every year for children in and around the Baton Rouge area who would otherwise be without a warm coat, and the Baton Rouge Clinic is proud to be a sponsor again this year. It is hard to imagine that a child would have to wait at the bus stop in sub-freezing temperatures (like this morning) without a coat, but this certainly occurs in our community. Over the past 25 years, Pat’s Coats for Kids has provided over 200,000 coats to children in need. Through donations of new or gently used coats of all sizes or through monetary donations ($20 purchases one new coat), you can help make sure that children in the Capital City are warm this winter. If you happen to be traveling by the Baton Rouge Clinic with an extra coat in your car, stop on by and drop that coat off in our collection bins! To find out more information on Pat’s Coats for Kids or to learn how to donate, click...
by Mindy Calandro | Nov 12, 2014 | Media, Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana (PCAL), The Safety Files
I had the honor of taping a public service announcement for Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana (PCAL) in regards to safe sleep environment for newborns and infants. The national “Safe to Sleep” campaign, which began 20 years ago, was started with the goal of reducing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). SIDS is the leading cause of death in children between 1 month and 1 year of age. While SIDS cannot be prevented, there are ways to reduce the risk of SIDS and extensive studies have shown that placing an infant to sleep on the back at all times has led to significant risk reduction. Since the inception of this campaign and through extensive community outreach and education, the rate of SIDS has dropped by 50% in the United States since 1994. This is such an important message to get out to all care givers, so make sure and share this information about safe sleep environment with anyone and everyone who will be caring for your baby. To learn more about Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana, click here. To learn more about the Safe to Sleep campaign, click...
by Mindy Calandro | Nov 1, 2014 | Developmental Lowdown, Favorite Products, Kid Nutrition, Kid's Health, Woman's Hospital
I was honored to have the opportunity to participate in Woman’s Hospital Baby Grand Extravaganza this morning! I really enjoyed getting to “meet and greet” with many expectant parents, and it was great to teach the class “When Your Baby is Sick.” I have included my presentation below for those that are interested. As always, please let me know any questions or comments you might have!...
