Family aims to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome
Angela Holmes reports on Ryan Corrigan and his parents Kirsten and Jeff Corrigan who, with The Gazette, seek to educate about Shaken Baby Syndrome. They urge caregivers to calm a crying infant, noting 1200 to 1400 US cases yearly and a high risk of death or lasting disability. Dr. Scott Nau notes brain injury requires vigorous shaking.
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Angela Holmes
Gazette Arion
Jeff
Kirsten Corrigan
Ryan
Mark Francke
Indian Creek
Linn-Mar
Young Parents Network
United States
Scott Nau
St. Luke’s
David Scrivner
the Gazette
Ryan Corrigan
Kirsten
Marion
Francke
Mark
Corrigans
Couple adopt son after health issues shape family
Jeff 43 and Kirsten 42 married in 1993 as Kirsten could not have children. Adoption began January 2000 with Hillcrest Family Services in Cedar Rapids. Ten months after approval they adopted a healthy baby boy, Ryan, born April 17, 2001.
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Jeff
Kirsten
Hillcrest Family Services
Cedar Rapids
Tips and tragedy in caring for a shaken infant
A guide to soothing crying babies lists feeding burping and soothing methods. The article recounts the Corrigan family case where their son Ryan sustained a shake injury, Mark Francke's conviction for child endangerment, and the family's journey through trauma, forgiveness, and resilience.
Click for Babies Knit-In at St Luke's Hospital
St Luke's Hospital hosts a Click for Babies Knit-In from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the Center for Women's and Children's Health lobby. Volunteers will knit purple hats for Iowa birthing hospitals and hand out education on the Period of Purple Crying to help prevent infant shaking. Denise Easley of the NICU emphasizes that infant crying is normal and that education can prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome.
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St. Luke’s Hospital
St. Luke’s Center For
Denise Easley
St. Luke’s Nicu
Clickforbabies.org
Easley
Fiber Up Diet to Guard Against Diverticulitis
A reader with diverticulosis asks about prevention. Dr Donohue explains diverticula arise from low fiber, cause abdominal pain when inflamed, and outlines high fiber goals of 25 to 35 grams daily. He lists fiber rich foods and supplements and offers a booklet order with payment details.
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H.L
Losis
Orlando
U.S
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University of Iowa
Iowa City
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