SIDS Losses Change Two Iowa Families Lives
Vanessa Deluna and Sargent Matis lost their son Quinten to SIDS on December 3. The couple postponed their wedding and seek counseling as they cope with grief and public awareness efforts. In Coralville, Kori and Lee Cusick mourn their son Joey lost in 1997 and remain active with the Iowa SIDS Alliance while Zachary born in 1999 aids their recovery.
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Cedar Rapids
Deluna
Sargent Matis
Quinten
Matis
Stephanie Pettit
Iowa
Sids Alliance
Coralville
Kori
Lee Cusick
Joey
Kori Cusick
Cusicks
Zachary
Cusick
Joey Cusick
Iowa Sids Alliance
Iowasids.org
Sids
Workshop helps child care providers curb SIDS risk
A two hour workshop at the YWCA in Cedar Rapids details SIDS causes and prevention for child care workers. Topics include safe sleep positions backed by research. the event runs 6 30 to 8 30 p m with a 2 dollar fee and advance reservations urged.
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Kimm Unkrich
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SIDS risk reduction tips for infants in Iowa guidance
Advice from the Iowa SIDS Alliance urges placing the baby in a own crib on a back, using a firm mattress, and keeping the room at 65 or cooler. Do not use pillows or quilts, overdress, or smoke near the infant. Breastfeeding is encouraged.
Energy eating for athletes six small meals a day
Energy expert Dr Dan of Georgia State University promotes six small high carb meals daily to boost energy and performance. He cautions against high protein low carb plans and advises midmorning and midafternoon snacks as energy breaks. He notes calories matter and hydration matters for athletic performance.
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