MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'First Candle' source. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:21:58 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3059247&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Ffc%2Fnews.jsp%3Fnews%3D28 The Board and staff of First Candle would like to recognize and pay tribute to Deb Boyd as she steps down after 15 years of service to the infant survival movement. Deb is leaving to pursue other endeavors. After serving the organization in a number of positions, the Board appointed Deb Executive Director in 2003. Under Deb’s leadership the organization dramatically evolved, including changing the organization’s name and its sweeping transition that broadened its mission, services and impact to include Stillbirth and all early infant deaths. Deb has a passion in her heart for families… and as a tireless advocate and visionary, she has contributed to the design and implementation of numerous programs that effectively support bereaved families nationally and internation... First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3059247 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:34:21 +0100 3059247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3026154&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Ffc%2Fnews.jsp%3Fnews%3D27 Please read the press release from the Consumer Product Safety Commission for specific details about the type of cribs being recalled and the dangers they pose. If you are currently using one of these cribs it is important that you stop using it immediately and wait to receive your free repair kit to fix the problem and ensure the crib’s safety. For more information, contact Stork Craft toll-free at 877-274-0277. In the meantime, please use the following information to make sure that your baby has a safe place to sleep. Every year thousands of babies die because they are put to sleep in unsafe places. This far exceeds the very small number of deaths that have occurred as a result of this faulty hardware. It is critical for parents to know that despite these reports, the safest pla... First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3026154 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:40:07 +0100 3026154 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2785455&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Ffc%2Fnews.jsp%3Fnews%3D26 CONCLUSIONS: In healthy term newborns, significant desaturations were observed in both car beds and car seats as compared with hospital cribs. This study was limited by lack of documentation of sleep stage. Therefore, these safety devices should only be used for protection during travel and not as replacements for cribs.             09/10/2009 (Source: First Candle) First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2785455 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:06:02 +0100 2785455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2724238&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Ffc%2Fnews.jsp%3Fnews%3D24 By uniting caring donors in the workplace with the nation’s most trusted health charities, Community Health Charities of America (CHC) works to improve the lives of people affected by a disability, chronic disease or illness. Through its nationwide network of 36 affiliate offices, CHC connects the American workplace to more than 1,200 credible charities focused on addressing our nation’s most pressing health issues. As a participating health charity, First Candle is being featured in CHC’s most recent podcast series on Children’s Health Issues. The funding First Candle receives through the CHC workplace Giving Campaign is critical to our ability to provide quality programs and services to families nationwide. Part IV of the series will air on September 6 and will ... First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2724238 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:27:29 +0100 2724238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2724237&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Ffc%2Fnews.jsp%3Fnews%3D25 A recent study, conducted by Dr. Rachel Moon at the Children’s National Medical Center and published in Pediatrics, found that in magazines targeting women of childbearing age, more than one-third showed babies in unsafe sleep positions and more than two thirds showed babies in unsafe sleep environments.  Messages in the media that are inconsistent with health care messages can create confusion and misinformation about infant sleep safety and may inadvertently lead to unsafe practices.  As members of the media are critical  to our ability to save babies’ lives, First Candle will soon  launch a Call to Action among print, electronic and broadcast media venues and their advertisers to create, select and use only images that depict babies (who appear... First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2724237 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:18:46 +0100 2724237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2694678&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Ffc%2Fnews.jsp%3Fnews%3D24                                                                                              Workplace Giving Campaign Helps Babies Survive and Thrive By uniting caring donors in the workplace with the nation’s most trusted health charities, CHC works to improve the lives of pople affected by a disability, chronic disease or illn... First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2694678 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:12:38 +0100 2694678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2386568&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jardinecribrecall.com%2Fpress_release.php WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. 05/01/2009 (Source: First Candle) First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2386568 Fri, 01 May 2009 14:09:52 +0100 2386568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2386570&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Ffc%2Fnews.jsp%3Fnews%3D22 Swine flu is a type of flu virus that causes respiratory symptoms that can spread between people. So far, most Americans have had mild illness, but some have had more severe illness. Young children, pregnant women and people with chronic diseases like asthma, diabetes or heart disease may have a higher risk for complications.   Symptoms  Fever Cough Sore Throat Body Aches Headache Chills and fatigue Occasionally vomiting and diarrhea How to protect yourself – teach your children these rules too!  Wash hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds Cough and sneeze into a tissue – immediately dispose of the tissue Stay at least six feet away from people who are sick If there are confirmed cases in your commu... First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2386570 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:31:06 +0100 2386570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2386569&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.firstcandle.org%2Fbatting-for-babies Join First Candle and the Camden Riversharks at the ball park this Father’s Day! We’ve teamed up with the Riversharks as they battle the Newark Bears on June 21 at 1:05pm for a fun-filled day of baseball, kid-friendly activities, as well as your very own chance to hit a homerun out of Campbell’s Field! After the game, for a donation of just $10 you will receive the opportunity to hit 5 live pitches out of the park. For more information, please visit www.firstcandle.org/batting-for-babies.04/30/2009 (Source: First Candle) First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2386569 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:25:05 +0100 2386569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2386571&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Ffc%2Fnews.jsp%3Fnews%3D21 | Every year in the United States, 26,000 families are devastated by stillbirth. In addition, there are 4,500 sudden, unexpected infant deaths (SUID), including Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). To address these alarming statistics, First Candle brought together leading researchers, bereaved family members, health professionals and others to explore current research efforts and strategies for saving infant lives. Highlights include: Speaker Podcasts and Videos (Thanks to our partners at the National Sudden and Unexpected Infant/Child Death Resource Center at Georgetown University.) Speaker Presentations 04/20/2009 (Source: First Candle) First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2386571 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:20:26 +0100 2386571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2228488&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Ffc%2Fnews.jsp%3Fnews%3D19 First Candle Convenes Congressional Briefing National Caucus to address issues related to  infant health and safety in the U.S. [May, 2007 – Washington, D.C.] In an effort to draw attention to our nation’s alarmingly high rates of infant mortality and focus on existing preventive strategies, First Candle convened a congressional briefing to introduce the National Caucus on Infant Health and Safety. The Caucus will lead advocacy efforts to increase awareness, educate Congressional Members, build bi-partisan relationships and offer policies to help improve and enhance infant and child health, safety and survival. Under the leadership of co-chairs Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Representative Lois Capps (D-CA) and Representative Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV), initial efforts wi... First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2228488 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:25:05 +0100 2228488 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2228486&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Ffc%2Fnews.jsp%3Fnews%3D18 Small Study Identifies Possible Link Between  SIDS and Babies with Inner Ear Abnormalities  Possibilities exist for further research In the case-controlled study, the newborn hearing tests of 31 SIDS victims were compared to those of 31 newborn infants that survived the first year of life. While healthy babies typically have stronger hearing in their right ear, all 31 of the SIDS cases studied had stronger hearing in their left ear. While much work is needed to replicate these results, the research team is optimistic that this knowledge may some day allow doctors to identify babies at increased risk for SIDS. Dr. Daniel D. Rubens, a pediatric anesthesiologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital and lead author of the study, theorizes that the inner ear is important in trans... First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2228486 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:15:52 +0100 2228486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2169431&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Ffc%2Fnews.jsp%3Fnews%3D17 $100,000 Research Donation to Help Save Babies’ Lives   For Melissa and Jason Cherella, the tragic death of their daughter Marley Jaye to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) meant that the course of their lives would be forever changed. The future they had planned together would never be; their hopes and dreams were shattered in the blink of an eye. But, amidst their grief, they found the strength to make a commitment to Marley Jaye to do everything in their power to help ensure that no family need endure the sudden, unexpected death of a precious child. The Cherella’s established a memorial fund at First Candle, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to infant health and survival, and launched a campaign to raise funds in Marley’s memory.  As a r... First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2169431 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:27:14 +0100 2169431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2169433&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffirstcandle.org%2Fprint_friendly%2Fkicks%2520count%2520radio%2520public%2520service%2520announcement.html Jeff Reed, kicker for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kirk Ferentz, head coach of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes lend their support, along with Iowa’s First Lady Mari Culver, Dr. Daniel Edelstone of University of Pittsburgh and Magee-Women’s Hospital and Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew of University of Pittsburgh Medical School. Counting your baby's kicks during your last trimester is a simple, free and effective way to help monitor your baby's health. Experts now agree that it may also help reduce the risk of stillbirth.01/28/2009 (Source: First Candle) First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2169433 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:48:23 +0100 2169433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2169432&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.firstcandle.org%2F2009-symposium Join us on March 23-25 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Washington D.C. as leading researchers discuss current research efforts and strategies to save infant lives. A Day on the Hill for attendees to visit with Congressional leaders is also on the agenda.01/28/2009 (Source: First Candle) First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2169432 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:15:05 +0100 2169432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2169439&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cpsc.gov%2Fcpscpub%2Fprerel%2Fprhtml09%2F09069.html 12/18/2008 (Source: First Candle) First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2169439 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:13:31 +0100 2169439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2169437&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cpsc.gov%2Fcpscpub%2Fprerel%2Fprhtml09%2F09084.html 01/06/2009 (Source: First Candle) First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2169437 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:13:00 +0100 2169437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2169436&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cpsc.gov%2Fcpscpub%2Fprerel%2Fprhtml09%2F09087.html 01/12/2009 (Source: First Candle) First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2169436 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:12:35 +0100 2169436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2169435&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cpsc.gov%2Fcpscpub%2Fprerel%2Fprhtml09%2F09089.html 01/13/2009 (Source: First Candle) First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2169435 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:12:03 +0100 2169435 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2169434&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cpsc.gov%2Fcpscpub%2Fprerel%2Fprhtml09%2F09098.html 01/15/2009 (Source: First Candle) First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2169434 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:11:40 +0100 2169434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2169438&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpediatrics.aappublications.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Ffull%2F123%2F1%2Fe74 A study published in the January issue of Pediatrics describes how tobacco smoke contamination lingers even after a cigarette is extinguished - a phenomenon the authors define as "third-hand" smoke. The study is the first to examine adult attitudes about the health risks to children of third-hand smoke and how those beliefs may relate to rules about smoking in their homes.12/29/2008 (Source: First Candle) First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2169438 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:10:33 +0100 2169438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2169443&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffirstcandle.org%2Fprint_friendly%2Fsavingbabies.html In the first investigative project of its kind, Scripps Howard News service has conducted a seven-month national reporting project called Saving Babies: Exposing Sudden Infant Death in America. The project will begin appearing in Scripps newspapers and television stations around the country, and can be accessed online through www.savingbabies.net beginning October 7, 2007.10/07/2008 (Source: First Candle) First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2169443 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:24:15 +0100 2169443 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2169444&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffirstcandle.org%2Fprint_friendly%2Fkicks%2520count%2520radio%2520public%2520service%2520announcement.html Jeff Reed, kicker for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kirk Ferentz, head coach of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes lend their support, along with Iowa’s First Lady Mari Culver, Dr. Daniel Edelstone of University of Pittsburgh and Magee-Women’s Hospital and Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew of University of Pittsburgh Medical School.09/15/2008 (Source: First Candle) First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2169444 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:23:16 +0100 2169444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2169447&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffirstcandle.org%2Fprint_friendly%2Ffirst%2520candle%2520awarded%2520grant.html First Candle is pleased to announce that the organization has received an $11 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to conduct a ground-breaking program to help prevent infant deaths that occur as a result of unsafe sleep practices. As part of the organization’s National Crib Campaign, Bedtime Basics for Babies will combine a crib distribution program with wide-spread public and professional education and a rigorous evaluation component. The goal is to demonstrate our ability to influence infant sleeping practices and save infant lives.11/05/2007 (Source: First Candle) First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2169447 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:21:49 +0100 2169447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2169446&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.firstcandle.org%2Fprint_friendly%2Fobama.html First Candle is pleased to announce its full support of the Preventing Stillbirth and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) Act of 2008 which was introduced on June 17, 2008 by U.S. Senator Barack Obama of Illinois. The bill would establish a national stillbirth and SUID registry and promote prevention and risk reduction activities nationwide. 06/17/2008 (Source: First Candle) First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2169446 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:20:08 +0100 2169446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2169445&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffirstcandle.org%2Fadvocacy%2Fadv_alert_052108.html Representative Peter King from New York has introduced a bill to raise awareness about stillbirth that seeks to standardize the definition of stillbirth, and the method in which stillbirth data is collected, so there can be a national repository for stillbirth data with which to conduct comprehensive research efforts. The bill also authorizes a campaign to increase public awareness of good prenatal care practices that may decrease the risk of stillbirth, including monitoring movements during the last trimester. The proposed bill and supporting documents are attached. 09/01/2008 (Source: First Candle) First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2169445 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:18:42 +0100 2169445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2169441&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffirstcandle.org%2Fnycvideos%2Fnycvideos.html We are thrilled to announce that a First Candle public service announcement is running concurrently on the Reuters and Nasdaq towers in Times Square throughout October!10/15/2008 (Source: First Candle) First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2169441 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:15:12 +0100 2169441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2169442&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sciencentral.com%2Fvideo%2F2008%2F10%2F07%2Fproposed-laws-could-aid-stillbirth-research-and-prevent 10/07/2008 (Source: First Candle) First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2169442 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:13:17 +0100 2169442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2169440&cid=s_38251_69_f&fid=38251&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Ffc%2Fnews.jsp%3Fnews%3D1 NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs    Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 25, 2008 Release #09-056 / http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09056.html Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 333-6063 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 JCPenney Recalls Arizona® Newborn and Infant Pants Due to Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with J.C. Penney Corporation, Plano, TX, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately. Name of Product: Arizona® Newborn and Infant Denim Pants Units: About 24,00... First Candle organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2169440 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:05:24 +0100 2169440