Indiana Mothers’ Milk Bank Celebrates Anniversary, New Location


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he Indiana Mothers’ Milk Bank (IMMB), one of only 10 nonprofi t organizations of its kind in the coun- try, has a lot to celebrate. In addition to reaching the fi ve-year milestone in sharing the gift of mothers’ milk here in Indiana and throughout the Midwest this month, it recently moved into a much larger offi ce at 4755 Kingsway Drive, Suite 120, in Indianapolis. Originally created under the leader- ship of Clarian Health, IMMB now oper- ates independently as a community- supported nonprofi t organization. Moms and families throughout Indiana now have the opportunity to donate extra hu- man milk, and also receive pasteurized donor human milk for cases in which mother’s own milk is not available. “IMMB provides a vital service to the community throughout Indiana and the Midwest. IMMB’s work not only supports the efforts to promote breast- feeding throughout the state, but also enhances them with projects like the Lactation Station at the Indiana State Fair,” said Tina Cardarelli, Indiana State Breastfeeding Coordinator. For the fi fth consecutive year, IMMB


will provide moms at the event at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, August 6-22 with a comfortable, clean place to nurse, while also offering information about a variety of infant and women’s health issues. “We attribute our growth and suc- cess to the generous donations made by our donor mothers and families,” said Dane Nutty, Program Manager of IMMB. “Without them, we would not be able to provide these services to Indiana and beyond.”


To become a human milk donor, contact IMMB at milkdonor@immb.org or call 317-536-1670. To volunteer at the State Fair, email StateFairVolunteer@immb. org. For more information, email info@


immb.org or visit immilkbank.org. indiana mothers’


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Now Available Online Free Health Care Notebook Starter Kit


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hat good health often comes down to is being prepared and honest with the doctor.


Researchers at the University of California at Davis discovered in a study of more than 500 patients that the major determinant of patient satisfaction was “patient activation.” Satisfi ed patients asked questions, initiated discussions and discussed topics of importance—even if they were unrelated to the medical visit. One way to get involved in ones’s medical care is to create a health care note


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Online Guidance Great Websites for Any Age


Googling Yahoo’s “Yahooligans for kids,” and the Association for Library Service to Children’s “2010 notable chil- dren’s books” pulls up wonderful websites, as does visiting MyY- oungChild.org, for its listen-along children’s stories that build values, but how do families always know which Internet resources to trust? Some- times it’s hard to tell what’s safe, where the hidden trea- sures are and what’s a waste of time. The American Library Association has published How to Tell if You Are Looking at a Great Web Site to help.


Great sites share meaningful and useful content that educates, informs or enter-


tains in a way that is appropriate to their stated purpose; they both enrich the user’s experience and expand the imagination. The best sites have personality and strength of character, are easy to use, and will not require the user to pay a fee or type in personal information in order to use them. It’s important that the primary website and any linked site clearly note its sponsors and authors, who will both invite and respond to guest comments and suggestions. A great site will not knowingly violate copyright or other laws, and will not list, link to or recommend resources that do.


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