Patient Education
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CLASSES AT ST. JOSEPH MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM Whether you are preparing for childbirth or experiencing the joys and new experiences of parenthood, St. Joseph Mercy Health System (SJMHS) offers many classes that can help. Classes are available which cover topics such as infant care, breastfeeding and parenting tips.
Click on titles below for class information specific to these topics:
Click here for: the full listing of classes and events at St. Joseph Mercy Health System Click onto the following resources for more information on breastfeeding, post-partum depression and crib safety:
New parents should also be aware of the updated safety standards regarding cribs for babies. Click here for information from the American Academy of Pediatrics on New Crib Standards as of June 2011 INSECT STING AVOIDANCE
For sensitized individuals, insects stings may lead to an allergic reaction. If your child has a localized reaction to an insect sting, be sure to inform the health care team. It is difficult to predict if the next sting could lead to a more serious reaction. A referral to a board certified allergist may be needed for allergy testing and further co-management.
CHILD SAFETY IN THE CAR In 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C.D.C.) determined that motor vehicle injuries was the leading cause of death among children in the United States. How can you help prevent serious injuries or fatalities? In March 2011, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the same statement regarding:
Infants and Toddlers—Rear-Facing "All infants should ride rear-facing starting with their first ride home from the hospital. All infants and toddlers should ride in a Rear-Facing Car Safety Seat until they are 2 years of age or until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their car safety seat’s manufacturer." The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that parents and caregivers can:
1. Parents/caregivers: use a seat belt on every trip, no matter how short. This sets a good example.
2. Make sure children are properly buckled up in a seat belt, booster seat, or car seat, whichever is appropriate for their age, height and weight:
a. Rear-facing car seats. Infants should stay in rear-facing car seats as long as possible. Please see above for the new guidelines as of March 2011.
b. Front-facing car seats. When infants move into front-facing car seats, they should remain in those seats until they are at least 4 years old and weigh 40 pounds. However, it is safest to stay in a front-facing car seat until the height and weight limit of the seat is reached or the seat no longer fits.
c. Booster seats. Once children outgrow a front-facing car seat, they should use a booster seat until they are big enough for the seat belt to fit right. Children can stop using a booster seat when they can sit with their back against the seat back while their legs bend over the end of the seat. A seat belt fits properly when the lap belt lays across the upper thighs and the shoulder belt fits across the middle of the child’s shoulder and chest. This typically occurs when the child is 4’9” tall and between 8 and 12 years of age.
3. Have all children age 12 or under sit in the back seat. 4. Never seat a child in front of an air bag. 5. Place children in the middle of the back seat when possible, because it is the safest spot in the vehicle. For more information on child safety in the car, please click on the links below:
Call your school, or visit their website, for any necessary forms that we need to complete which allow for medications in the school. Before giving us the form, please complete any sections about your child that are required by parents/caregivers.
Updated asthma action plans and food allergy action plans (also available in Spanish) are required annually by schools. If we have not seen your child for an exam within the last year, we cannot provide you an updated action plan. Please do not wait until the last minute to contact our office for school related appointments. Many schools will not allow your child to begin classes without necessary medication forms and up-to-date action plans on file.
Be sure you request any prescriptions needed for medications that are necessary to have available at school for your child.
Thank you! The health care team at Thorrez Medical Practice, 2900 Packard Rd, Suite 1 Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 Phone: 734-572-8686 Office Hours: 9am – 5pm: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am – 6pm: Tuesday 10am – 12noon: Saturday (for sick visits only) Monday – Friday the office is closed between 12:30pm and 2pm. Our answering service takes calls during the lunch period. During "off hours" patients may call the office and are instructed on how to call the answering service if needed. Updated October 2011
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