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September 13, 2013
Departments of Human Services and Community Health announce partnership with Munson Medical Center, continue outreach with program aimed at decreasing preventable infant death
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Sept.13, 2013 — Michigan first lady Sue Snyder announced Friday her continued support of the safe sleep initiative run by the Michigan departments of Human Services and Community Health. Munson Medical Center is the latest to partner with the state to combat the nearly 150 preventable infant deaths annually in Michigan due to unsafe sleep environments.
The announcement was made at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Mrs. Snyder was joined by Munson Medical Center President Al Pilong, MDHHS Director Maura Corrigan and MDHHS Senior Deputy Geralyn Lasher.
Munson Medical Center is the largest hospital serving the northern Lower Peninsula, and affiliates through Munson Healthcare provide more than 7,000 health professionals serving a region spanning 24 counties. There are nearly 3,000 births annually in the 8 hospital Munson Healthcare system.
“One of the great rewards of working in a hospital is being part of the joy that comes with the healthy, safe delivery of a child,” said Al Pilong, president of Munson Medical Center. “Every day it is our tremendous privilege to be a part of that moment when a couple becomes a family, or when a family grows to include another child. Each of these infants is precious to their parents, to their families and to our community.”
Today’s event highlights Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month in Michigan, as proclaimed by Gov. Rick Snyder. The gathering at Munson also comes as legislation is being proposed bringing further awareness to the risk presented by unsafe sleep practices with infants.
“The death of any infant is tragic, but perhaps even more poignant when it was fully preventable.” said Mrs. Snyder. “The loss reverberates through a family and, very often, the community as well. I hope we can spare every family in Michigan the pain and regret that comes from this.”
MDHHS and DCH have been coordinating educational efforts surrounding safe sleep, including distribution of a video in which families who have experienced this tragedy firsthand share their stories. Munson will discuss safe sleep options with its maternity patients and provide them a copy of this important video at no cost to the patient. Munson Medical Center and Munson Healthcare now join Beaumont Hospital of Royal Oak in partnering with state agencies to spread the word on safe sleep. Both MDHHS and DCH are actively seeking other partners in health care to commit to provide this educational video and outreach to new parents. The video is also available for viewing at MDHHS offices.
“Our partnerships are important to helping spread the word, and we are thrilled to have Munson aligned with us going forward on safe sleep practices,” said Corrigan. “We thank the first lady for her continued unwavering support in educating families so they do not experience what far too many in Michigan must live with every day – the loss of a precious child.”
Deaths due to unsafe sleep environments may previously have been categorized as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and they were believed to be unpreventable. Advancements in investigations and a greater understanding of infant physiology, however, make it clear that many of these deaths are due to suffocation as a result of unsafe sleep environments and, as such, they are fully preventable. These deaths are now referred to as Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID).
To keep babies safe, parents and caregivers must:
“We have come a long way in understanding how important a safe sleep environment is to an infant, but around 140 Michigan families are still dealing with the tragic consequences of losing a child each year,” said MDCH Director James K. Haveman. “Continued initiatives and support from our partners and community leaders are imperative to preventing these deaths and saving the lives of Michigan children.”
The video for parents is available for viewing at the Safe Sleep website, www.michigan.gov/safesleep. Information on safe sleep is also available at local MDHHS offices.
For more information on MDHHS, please visit www.michigan.gov/mdhhs.
For more information on Munson Medical Center and Munson Healthcare, please visit www.munsonhealthcare.org.