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Message from Dr. Decker:
Don't Make Safety the Last Thing You Think About:
Let's face it. Safety is just NOT that exciting to talk about! It's the last thing we think about, but really it should be the first. When I first walked my pregnant tired self into the baby store to choose a car seat, I was focused on picking the color out. I soon was shocked to realize there were dozens of car seats to choose from, all with different mind-boggling sorts of safety features, recommendations, and research. I knew I would have my work cut out for me.
I am a pediatrician and when I showed up for the car seat check at our local fire station, I had installed it wrong! I repeat, I am a pediatrician. But I am not alone - 75% of car seats are installed incorrectly. Safety is not just about good old common sense. It takes effort and here are a few resources to get you started.
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For Parents and Caregivers
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Resources, Events & Info for Parents and Caregiver
Free Fresh Fruit & Veggie 1st Wednesday of the Month
Crossroads United Methodist Church is having fresh fruit and vegetable giveaways from Mid-Ohio Food Bank scheduled for 1st Wednesdays of the month, July 2, August 6, and September 3 this year from 4:00-6:00pm. Crossroads United Methodist Church is on 1100 S.Hague (on the corner of S. Hague and Briggs Road). This giveaway is limited to those that are low-income.
FREE Summer Camp at Short Stop Youth Center
Short Stop Youth Center is having a camp June 9th-August 1st, 9am-3pm weekdays for ages 8-13. There will be meals provided and art, dance, music, recreation, fitness, education, computer lab, field trips, and more! Contact Jason Tinch at (614) 299-5541 for more information.
Building Brighter Futures with Early Start Columbus
Mayor Michael B. Coleman initiated Phase 1 of Early Start Columbus. It is to help provide early childhood education in substantial, good pre-kindergarten centers. With this first phase, there are 350-400 slots open at 9 different early childhood education programs. Click here for more info.
New City-Wide Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Campaign
Every week in Ohio, 3 babies die from sleeping in unsafe environments which encompasses adult beds, couches, and chairs. Columbus Public Health and the Ohio Department of Health are collaborating to expand a public awareness campaign to emphasize the ABC's of safe sleep for infants. Babues should sleep Alone, on their Backs, and in a safety-approved Crib. If you want to know more about the ABC's of safe sleep please visit www.safesleep.ohio.gov.
Free Fresh Produce Saturday, June 21st
Faith Ministries Church is giving out FREE Fresh Produce rain or shine. They are located on 2747 Agler Road, Columbus, OH 43224. Bring your own bags or cart to carry food.
MMR Vaccines Now Available in Pharmacies for 90 days
Governor Kasich signed an emergency order to allow pharmacists to be able to administer the MMR vaccines to individuals over the age of 18. With the measles and mumps outbreak rising, this allows the vaccine to be convenient and accessible by adults. For more information read this article.
Public Charter School serving students with Emotional, Social and Mental Health Needs
Brookwood Academy is a Public Charter School for grades 4 through High School serving many students with mental health diagnoses of autism and ADHD. Brookwood serves these disorders through social skill groups to help the students develop social interaction skills. Many students who seem to have many school removals and academic failures generally find success at Brookwood Academy. Parents can contact Brookwood Academy at (614) 231-1199.
Does my Child Need a Head CT?
Check out our recent article on parent questions that often come up in the office. Do I need a Head CT if I have a head injury? Do I need antibiotics for my cough? What about cough medicines? 700 Children's Blog
FREE Fresh Produce Giveaway Wednesday June 18th
Gladden Community House is having a fresh produce giveaway from 11am-2pm. Gladden Community House is located on 183 Hawkes Avenue. One ID per household is required.
Follow These Doctors on Twitter!
- Follow Dr. Dave Stukus an pediatric allergy/asthma specialist at Nationwide Children's Hospital. @AllergyKidsDoc
- Follow Dr. Emily Decker on Twitter for events and resources in the Columbus Area. She is a pediatrician at Nationwide Children's Hospital and medical of CAP4Kids Columbus. https://twitter.com/cap4kids
- Follow Dr. Jonathan Thackeray Chief of Division of Child & Family Advocacy and Child Abuse Pediatrician and part of The Center for Family Safety and Healing (TCFSH). @JThackerayMD
- Follow Dr. Anup Patel a pediatric neurologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital and faculty at OSU. @PedsEpilepsyDoc
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Resources, Events, and Classes for Providers
Annual Anti-Human Trafficking Conference on June 20th
The Ohio Department of Public Safety and The Central Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalition is co-sponsoring the Annual Anti-Human Trafficking Conference called Unlocking Chains. It is Friday June 20th from 8:30am-4:00pm at the Ohio Department of Transportation Hilltop Complex and Conference Center on 1980 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH. Depending on the sessions you attend. CEUs will be provided for those who need them. Click here for more info.
"Short Changed" Training June 20th
Ohio Domestic Violence Network presents "Short Changed": Understanding Economic Abuse & Financial Empowerment. The training is Friday June 20th from 9:00am-4:30pm. The training will identify economic and financial abuse, increase personal awareness of poverty and classism, address credit history, scams to avoid and more. The class worth 5.5 CEU's. Click here for more info and registration.
Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence Conference
On Wednesday and Thursday June 25th-26th, the Ohoi Alliance to End Sexual Violence is having their annual conference. The conference is at 6600 Kilgour Place, Dublin, Ohio, 43017 at the Conference Center at OCLC. Click here for more information.
National Alliance on Mental Illness Walk June 14th
The 2014 NAMIWalk FC is Saturday June 14th at The OSU Fred Beekman Park. The walk starts at 10am. There will be ICEE Rainbows and tasty hot dogs. DJ Ray Ritmo will be playing music, and there will be more than 25 leashed dogs from Therapy Dogs International.
Quick Links to More Resources and Events
Asthma Classes
Ask a Specialist at Nationwide Children's
Housing and Utilities Resources
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