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Public health
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Hospital Shares Photo of Record-Setting Big Baby

A 13-pound baby boy born at Cayuga Medical Center set a hospital record as the largest baby ever delivered there, while another 4-pound baby was born the same day, demonstrating the wide range of healthy birth sizes.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

A Vitamin Shot Given at Birth Prevents Lethal Brain Bleeds, but More Parents Are Opting Out

According to new research published today in JAMA, the rate of vitamin K shot refusals has risen nearly 80 percent in the U.S. between 2017 and 2024. The study, which examined medical records from more than five million births during that time period, found that the proportion of newborns who did not receive the injection climbed from 2.92 percent to 5.18 percent.
Public health
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
10 months ago

Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals recognized by Newsweek

Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals are recognized among America's best for maternity care, highlighting their commitment to high-quality service.
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