Jan 19, 2012
Promotional Period: January 19, 2012 – February 29, 2012
Visitors to Columbia Center who check-in on Foursquare will receive a complimentary sample of the latest amenity being offered to patients: Otis Spunkmeyer cookies.
To redeem the sample, guests must show a Columbia Center staff member their check-in confirmation or unlocked special offer on their mobile device.
Guests may also enter to win by following @ColumbiaCenter on Twitter, liking Columbia Center on Facebook, or answering trivia...
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Jan 10, 2012
Little Owen Todd Hinze of Grafton didn't quite want to wait until his parents made it to the hospital before he entered the world. Owen was born in the front passenger seat of a van as his parents made their way to Columbia Center on Friday, January 6, 2012.
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Nov 30, 2011
Columbia Center served as a donation drop off location to benefit the seven Family Enrichment Center charities on Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 9 a.m. to noon. Drive-up donation bins, complete with elves, were available outside at the Columbia Center entrance. Columbia Center also hosted Santa Baby!, a sold out event where registered families received free photos with Santa in exchange for their donations of toys or other necessities.
Columbia Center is located at 13125 N. Port Washington Rd....
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Nov 30, 2011
For the second year, Columbia Center families will avoid the hassles in the mall when having holiday pictures taken with Santa. Columbia Center's Santa Baby event brings Columbia Center children and Santa together for photographs, while collecting donations that help local families in need during the holiday season. This year's Santa Baby takes place on Saturday, December 3 from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon.
Santa Baby is sold out and registration is closed. For additional information about Santa Baby,...
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Nov 02, 2011
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Dutailier Group Inc., of Quebec, Canada, today announced a voluntary recall of their drop side cribs.
Units: About 440
Importer: Dutailier Group Inc., of Quebec, Canada
Hazard: The slats on the drop side can detach from the top and bottom rails creating a space between the slats. An infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib.
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Oct 26, 2011
From the United States Lactation Consultant Association:
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a designation made over 25 years ago to spotlight a disease that afflicts one out of ten American women. The United States Lactation Consultant Association applauds efforts to raise breast cancer awareness. Most research efforts to date have focused on early detection and treatment. But there is now evidence that many cases of breast cancer can actually be prevented.
The National Cancer Institute...
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Sep 02, 2011
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, today announced a voluntary recall of their Twirlla(tm) Wooden Rattle. The toy's U-shaped parts can break, posing a choking hazard.
Units: About 3,300
Importer: Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hazard: The toy's U-shaped parts can break, posing a choking hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The painted wood rattle is approximately 6 inches long and has a...
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Jul 28, 2011
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Prime-Line, of Redlands, California, today announced a voluntary recall of their Child Safe brand safety latches and outlet covers. The screws on the safety latches and outlet covers can loosen and/or break. When this happens, young children can gain access to electrical outlets and other potentially hazardous items.
Units: About 37,000
Importer: Prime-Line, of Redlands, California
Hazard: The screws on the safety latches and outlet...
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May 27, 2011
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Lan Enterprises, LLC, of Hillsboro, Oregon, today announced a voluntary recall of their Zooper strollers sold with an optional use snack tray and armrest bar. The strollers pose a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed.
Units: About 42,300
Importer: Lan Enterprises, LLC, of Hillsboro, Oregon
Hazard: The opening between the armrest bar/snack tray and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant's body...
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May 24, 2011
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Dream on Me, Inc. of Piscataway, N.J., today announced a voluntary recall of their full-size and portable drop-side cribs.
Units: About 22,000
Importer: Dream on Me, Inc. of Piscataway, N.J.
Hazard:
- Full-Size Cribs: The drop-side rail hardware can break or fail, allowing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between the drop side and the crib mattress. An infant or...
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Apr 07, 2011
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Fashionviews Inc., of New Rochelle, NY., today announced a voluntary recall of their P.Jamas children's sleepwear. The garments fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injury to children. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Units: About 4,000
Importer: Fashionviews Inc., of New Rochelle, NY.
Hazard: The garments fail to meet federal...
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Apr 04, 2011
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif., today announced a voluntary recall of their Troy the Activity Truck due to a choking hazard. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Units: About 40,500 in the United States and 1,900 in Canada
Importer: Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
Hazard: The plastic beads on the activity truck's bead runs can detach, posing a choking hazard to young...
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Mar 22, 2011
Missing Safety Pegs Create Risk of Entrapment and Suffocation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Delta Enterprise Corp., of New York, N.Y. are re-announcing the 2008 recall of more than 985,000 drop-side cribs with "Crib Trigger Lock and Safety Peg" hardware. In January 2011, CPSC and Delta learned of a 2009 death in which 7-month-old girl from Colorado Springs, Colo. became entrapped and suffocated between the detached drop-side and mattress of her...
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Mar 09, 2011
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Fun World, Inc. a Division of Easter Unlimited, Inc. of Carle Place, N.Y., today announced a voluntary recall of their Little Pet Vet costumes and Dr. Littles costumes with a toy stethoscope accessory due to a choking hazard. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Units: About 1,800
Importer: Fun World, Inc. a Division of Easter Unlimited, Inc. of Carle Place, N.Y.
Hazard: The costumes...
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Mar 03, 2011
TThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Rhino Toys Inc., of Santa Cruz, California, today announced a voluntary recall of OBall Links & Mini Rattles. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Units: About 14,000 in the United States and 14,000 in Canada
Importer: Rhino Toys Inc., of Santa Cruz, Calif.
Hazard: The hard plastic C-links on both ends of the rattles' soft plastic chain can break, posing a choking...
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Feb 23, 2011
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of B.O.B.(r) single and double strollers. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Units: About 337,000 in the United States and 20,000 in Canada
Importer: B.O.B. Trailers Inc., of Boise, Idaho
Hazard: A drawstring on the stroller can get...
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Feb 17, 2011
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with IKEA Home Furnishings, today announced a voluntary recall of SNIGLAR non-drop-side, full-size cribs with model number 60091931. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Units: About 20,000 in the United States and 6,000 in Canada
Manufacturer: IKEA Home Furnishings
Hazard: The four bolts provided with some SNIGLAR cribs to secure the mattress support are not long enough....
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Feb 16, 2011
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Burlington Basket Company, today announced a voluntary recall of Burlington Basket Company bassinets. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Units: About 500,000
Manufacturer: Burlington Basket Company, of Burlington, Iowa
Hazard: If the cross-bracing rails are not fully locked into position, the bassinets can...
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Jan 31, 2011
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Sassy Inc., of Kentwood, Michigan, today announced a voluntary recall of Refreshing Rings Infant Teethers / Rattles. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Units: About 37,000
Manufacturer: Sassy Inc., of Kentwood, Michigan
Hazard: Small pieces of the plastic ball can detach as a result of children chewing on the...
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Jan 27, 2011
Real Stories mom Erika's new daughter — Gretchen Elaina — arrived in the early hours of Thursday, January 27, 2011. Follow Erika as she blogs and otherwise shares the story of her second pregnancy.
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Jan 11, 2011
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with The Vermont Teddy Bear Company/Pajamagram, today announced a voluntary recall of Hoodie Footie Infant and Toddler Footed Pajamas. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Units: About 800
Manufacturer: The Vermont Teddy Bear Co. Inc. (also known as Pajamagram, of Shelburne, Vt.)
Hazard: The metal snaps that attach...
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Jan 11, 2011
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Hot Kids, today announced a voluntary recall of Hot Kids children's hooded sweatshirts and jackets. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Units: About 18,000
Manufacturer: Hot Kids (also known as Mejoong Corp.)
Hazard: The children's hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood and/or waist that can pose...
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Jan 07, 2011
NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman discusses claims that a landmark study by Dr. Andrew Wakefield that linked childhood vaccinations to autism was an "elaborate fraud," according to a British medical journal. Watch Video
For additional articles and resources about vaccines and childhood vaccinations, please refer to Columbia Center's "Topics and Tips" page on vaccines.
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Dec 23, 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with BabyLegs of Seattle, WA, today announced a voluntary recall of BabyLegs brand baby leg warmers and socks. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Units: About 4,500
Hazard: The leg warmers and socks have a heart applique that can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Sold at: Babylegs.com and at...
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Dec 08, 2010
Photos from the recent Columbia Center 2010 Santa Baby event have been posted. (Click to view the event photos.) Santa Baby was held on Saturday, December 4, 2010, and infants and toddlers were able to have their pictures taken with Santa.
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Dec 02, 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Learning Curve Brands/The First Years., today announced a voluntary recall of American Red Cross Cabinet Swing Locks. The installed latches can break and children could gain access to contents of a cabinet, posing the risk of exposure to hazardous items. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Units: About 41,300
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Nov 22, 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc., today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Units: About 90,000
Manufacturer: Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc., of Bassett, Va.
Hazard: The cribs' drop-side rail can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing...
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Nov 04, 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary product recall involving 23,000 Chaperone Infant Car Seats manufactured in China and imported into the US by Britax Child Safety. The harness chest clip can break and pose a laceration hazard. Due to its small size, it also can pose a choking hazard.
This recall involves Chaperone infant car seats with model numbers E9L95P2 (Red Mill), E9L95P3, E9L95P5 (Cowmooflage), E9L69N9 (Moonstone) manufactured between April 2009 and May...
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Oct 28, 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Standard Homeopathic Company have voluntarily recalled its Hyland’s Teething Tablets.
The product recall involves:
- Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 125 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 75041
- Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 250 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 75042
- Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 125 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 75066
- Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 50 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 75044
- Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 145 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 75121
- Hyland’s Teething Tablets,...
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Oct 25, 2010
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is alerting consumers of a recall involving 13,792 Evenflo Maestro child safety seats. In the event of a crash, a crack could form at the front of the seat, adjacent to the harness adjuster, causing the child to be improperly restrained.
Evenflo is recalling the child seats with model numbers beginning with 310. Those include 3101198; 3101980; 31011048; 31011049; 31011059 produced between November 24, 2009, and April 9, 2010. The model number...
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Oct 22, 2010
Photos from the recent Columbia Center Family Reunion have been posted. (Click to view the reunion photos.) The reunion was held on Sunday, October 10, 2010, and parents were able to reconnect with the physicians and nursing staff that shared in their childbirth experiences.
Shown at right are the Eimes family (seated) and the Castillo family (standing). View the other reunion photos here.
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Oct 20, 2010
On Wednesday, October 20, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission
(CPSC) and Graco Children's Products, Inc. announced that Graco is
recalling about 2 million baby strollers.
The recall includes Graco Quattro Tour and Metrolife
strollers sold at retailers including Babies R Us, Sears, Target and Wal-Mart between November 2000 and
December 2007.The strollers are being recalled due
to risk of entrapment and strangulation. CPSC and Graco have received
four reports of infant strangulation...
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Sep 30, 2010
On Thursday, September 30, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and Fisher-Price announced that Fisher-Price is recalling more than 10 million children’s products that were sold in the United States.
The Fisher-Price recall includes:
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Sep 26, 2010
To share your memories of Mary Maechtle, RN, please visit the Columbia Center blog.
From Candy Casey, President and CEO of Columbia Center
I am deeply saddened as I share the news that Mary Maechtle, RN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 25, 2010. Mary worked at Columbia Center since 2007. Prior to that, she worked at Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee Birthing Center since 1995. Mary’s love for providing compassionate care to her patients, her teamwork and positive spirit will be...
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Sep 22, 2010
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Abbott is voluntarily recalling certain Similac Brand Powder Infant Formulas because they did not meet Abbott's quality standards.
Here is the full FDA press release about this recall:
Abbott is initiating a proactive, voluntary recall of certain Similac-brand, powder infant formulas in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam and some countries in the Caribbean.
Abbott is recalling these products following an internal quality review, which detected...
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Feb 06, 2010
On Saturday, February 6, 2010. Columbia Center family educator Diane Oakland was joined by professional chefs
Beth & Scott Shully, and Bridget Nagorsen from Shully's Cuisine and Events who demonstrated
just how easy and fun making your own baby food can be. This was the second time Columbia center offered the special event "Prepared with Love: Making Your Own
Baby Food."
Here are some additional resources to help you further explore the topics discussed at the "Prepared with...
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Oct 22, 2009
The Columbia Center special event “Children and Vaccines: Addressing
Parents’ Concerns” took place on Thursday, October 22, 2009. Gary S.
Marshall, MD, nationally known pediatric infectious disease specialist,
and local pediatrician Dan Hagerman, MD, spoke and answered parents’
questions on childhood immunizations, claims of a connection between
vaccinations and autism, the recommended immunization schedule, and
much more.
Related Resources
If you weren't able to attend, below are some...
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Sep 26, 2009
Columbia Center's first Sling Fling was held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 and over 50 moms watched demos of correct sling use, tried different slings and heard practical tips. A second Sling Fling took place on Saturday, January 9, 2010 and was attended by over 60 parents. Thanks to everyone who joined us at either of these events.
If you weren't able to attend, here are some great resources from the Sling Fling events:
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May 14, 2009
The special Columbia Center event "Prepared with Love: Feeding Your Baby, From Newborn to Toddler" took place on Thursday, May 14, 2009
and provided advice for starting your baby on the path to a lifetime of
good health.
Here are some additional resources to help you further explore the topics discussed at the "Prepared with Love" event.
Event Handouts:
- Organic grocery shopping list
- Featured recipes
Online Video:
- WTMJ-TV's Morning Blend — Pre-event interview with Dirk Steinert, MD, pediatrician and...
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Jan 05, 2009
Columbia Center’s Annual St. Nick’s Day Cookie Sale is much more than a fun event or an opportunity to satisfy our sweet tooth. It’s a way of supporting those in our community who are suffering. For 14 years, the Annual Cookie Sale has been the source of hope for many families and children suffering from either medical afflictions or financial hardships during the holiday season. The proceeds are given to selected children or families who need some extra help and support.
People come from...
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Jan 01, 2008
Columbia Center’s Family Education & Support Coordinator Diane Oakland became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant this month.
The prestigious certification for specialists in lactation management requires extensive practical experience in breastfeeding counseling and a minimum of 45 hours of continuing education in lactation, which is completed in three years prior to taking the rigorous certification examination.
With Diane’s certification, Columbia Center now boasts two...
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Sep 19, 2007
Our new birth hospital in Mequon began welcoming mothers in labor on September 19. Columbia Center combining our exceptional care and unique approach to birth services with a brand new state-of-the-art facility. The new specialty birth hospital is located on Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee campus.
“As our Columbia Center families know, we are an intimate, nurturing birth hospital that provides women, families and their physicians with a wide-range of birth options,” says President and CEO...
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