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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1981

Page

6

Conference weighs options in babies and maternal health

A Carbondale conference sponsored by the Illinois Association for Maternal and Child Health and SIU School of Medicine explored breastfeeding, home births, and alternatives to hospital deliveries. Speakers urged continued breastfeeding, outlined benefits and risks of diet and supplements, and highlighted genetic counseling and family planning resources across southern Illinois.

Bhatxee A. Monroe Illinois Association For Maternal and Child Health Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Southern Ilinois Donna Falvo Medical Family Practice Roger Klam Carbondale Sara Anderson Memorial Hospital of Ms. Anderson Illinois Vicki Beuligmann Carbondale Archway School Archway School Southern Illinois University Medical School Carbondale Clinic Family Practice Center March of Dimes Southern Illinois School For the Hearing Impaired SIU Educational Service Center David and Lee Stewart Marble Hill Stewarts National Association of Parents For John Lutzker Siuc Rehabilitation Institute

Unborn Child at Risk From Many Substances Says Expert

Vera Kolb Meyers of Southern Illinois University cautions that natural does not guarantee safety and chemicals in drugs, home, and work environments can harm a fetus or future child. She notes limited data on teratogens, urges expectant mothers to discuss medications with physicians, and predicts rising exposure risks as industry grows.

Cathy A. Monroe Southern Illinoisan Vera Kolb Meyers Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Mrs. Meyers Meyers

Eradication of venereal disease in China tale

A reader quotes Dr George Hatem and recounts a 1970s China program where officials mobilized mass blood testing and strict controls to wipe out venereal disease. He notes U S privacy rights would hinder similar efforts in a democracy and questions feasibility here.

Ann Landers George Hatem People’s Republic of China China W.A.S.P U.msc.w.a.s.p American Social Health Association Hatem Lois Wheeler Snow Switzerland Peking Dr. Hatem United States

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