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Announcement
Safe Sleep for Babies
March 3, 2008

baby sleeping

SIDS is the leading cause of death for infants from one month to one year of age. In 2004 SIDS accounted for 11% of all deaths reviewed by the Franklin County Child Fatality Review Board. Too many babies are dying in unsafe sleep environments and these deaths are preventable.

Three Babies

This program will create awareness and educate the community about safe sleep for babies. This conference is for nurses, social workers, outreach workers, day care & child care providers, parents, grandparents, home visitors, OB office staff, faith-based organizations and caregivers who are concerned with safer sleep.

Safe Sleep for Babies: A Community Awareness Program
Saturday, April 12, 2008
8:30 am—1:00 pm
Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Stecker Auditorium

Safe Sleep for Babies is being put on by the Franklin County Infant Safe Sleep and SIDS Risk Reduction Task Force. 

Continuing Education credits offered for nursing, social work, and child care.  Certificate of attendance also available.

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