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The death of a child is devastating for families and communities. When the death is sudden and unexpected, survivors also are traumatized. The grief following a sudden death can be even more intense and prolonged. Parents and many others are deeply affected.
The Minnesota Sudden Infant Death Center at Children's is a statewide program that provides information, counseling, and support to anyone experiencing a sudden and unexpected infant death from any cause. In addition, the Center, in keeping with its original mission, continues to be Minnesota's resource for information on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and SIDS risk reduction.
The Minnesota SID Center conducts training and educational programs for health care providers, child care workers, and other professional and community groups. The Center tracks infant mortality trends in Minnesota and participates in local, state, and national initiatives to reduce the risk of sudden, unexpected infant death.
The Minnesota SID Center is a partnership between Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Health.
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Research shows that the most likely cause of SIDS is a combination of factors, possibly development, anatomical, or biochemical. Research also found some things you can do to keep your baby safer.
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Infant deaths prompt recalls:
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Parent Support Group
The parent support group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Contact the Minnesota SID Center
Minnesota SID Center
Children's Hospitals and Clinics
of Minnesota
2525 Chicago Avenue South
MS 50-216S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 813-6285
1 (800) 732-3812 (toll free)
(612) 813-7344 (fax)
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Please consider a gift to the Minnesota SID Center in your annual charitable giving. As a non-profit organization, we rely heavily on the generosity of our friends. |
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