The Recalls
U.S. Visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Web site for the latest recall information.
Daiso recalls children’s coin purses and jewelry due to risk of lead exposure. Learn more.
McDonald's Corporation is recalling 12 million glasses sold as a promotional tie-in to the latest "Shrek" movie because they contain the toxic metal cadmium.
Maytag recalls dishwashers due to fire hazard.
Graco® drop side cribs made by LaJobi recalled due to entrapment and suffocation hazards.
Simplicity cribs recalled by retailers. Mattress-support collapse can cause suffocation and strangulation.
On April 30, 2010, McNeil Consumer Healthcare voluntarily recalled all lots that have not yet expired of certain over-the-counter (OTC) Children’s and Infants’ liquid products. Learn more.
New pediatric dental clinic
Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin played an instrumental role in the development of the Dental Clinic Next Door, a new pediatric dental clinic located at the Next Door Foundation to serve low-income children. Learn more.
Wisconsin is smoke free
Effective July 5, 2010 all Wisconsin workplaces, restaurants and bars are 100% smoke free. Visit Smoke Free Wisconsin for more information.
Asthma inhalers
The Food and Drug Administration announces seven asthma metered dose inhalers containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) to be phased out. Learn more.
Infant deaths and sling carriers
Infant deaths prompt Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warning about sling carriers for babies. Learn more.
TMJ4 news story on cosleeping deaths in Milwaukee
Abby Collier, child death review project manager for Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin was interviewed in a TMJ4 news story on cosleeping deaths in Milwaukee. View clip.
The Alliance now administers the Infant Death Center of Wisconsin
U.S. The Infant Death Center of Wisconsin provides bereavement counseling and support for anyone affected by the sudden unexpected death of an infant younger than one year of age. The Infant Death Center also provides education to promote infant health. Karen Ordinans, executive director of Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin, is the new program administrator of the Infant Death Center. The collaboration is a natural fit given the Alliance’s statewide work on injury prevention and the child death review program. Learn more about the Infant Death Center. Learn more about the Wisconsin Child Death Review Program.
The Wisconsin Asthma Coalition was referenced in ADVANCE for Respiratory Care & Sleep Medicine
Controlling Asthma in the Home: A guide for tenants and landlords, a brochure available in English, Spanish and Hmong, created by the Wisconsin Asthma Coalition and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, was referenced in ADVANCE for Respiratory Care & Sleep Medicine. The article focuses on the importance of working with landlords to improve asthma management. View article.
Kindergarten now mandatory in Wisconsin
AB-119 - Beginning in the 2011−12 school year, this bill requires a child to complete five−year−old kindergarten as a prerequisite to being admitted to first grade in a public school, including a charter school. Learn more.
Wisconsin Act 96
Signed by Gov. Doyle on December 10, directs the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to create model standards for maintaining appropriate indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in public and private schools. DPI is required to create a task force dedicated to developing a model management plan for maintaining IEQ in schools. Learn more.
The National Children's Study comes to Waukesha County
This study will follow 100,000 children across the U.S. from before birth to adulthood to help determine the root causes of diseases, including asthma and allergies, autism, obesity and diabetes. Learn more.
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month
Child Passenger Safety Week
September 19-25
Remember to have your car seat checked for proper installation. Learn more.
Gifts of Hope and Healing: Spiritual Journaling for Parish Nurses
September 23
Stevens Point, Wis.
Learn more.
Wisconsin Asthma Coalition Fall Meeting
October 14-15
Milwaukee, Wis.
View invite.
Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools National Symposium
January 13-15, 2011
Washington, DC
Learn more.
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