City of Crawfordsville - Mobile Integrated Health

11/14/2025

Last month we learned that there is a cost for donor milk due to processing that is done to the milk before it can be sent out to our tinniest Hoosiers, but what does mean exactly?

After a careful intake process, milk is weighed, recorded by your Donor ID and kept frozen. Once in the lab, milk is defrosted, nutritionally analyzed, and pooled with milk from up to four other donors. Milk is portioned into specialty bottles, sealed, and labeled with a tracking bar code before being pasteurized to kill any harmful bacteria. Pasteurized milk is stored in a walk-in freezer, while one bottle is sent offsite for a final microbiological test. After the results are in, frozen pasteurized donor milk is sent to tiny tummies in the hospital and at home!

Tune in here each month, as we highlight some lesser-known facts and answer commonly asked questions about the donation process!

Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a milk donor? To register visit https://www.themilkbank.org/donate-milk/

Registered donors can drop off milk donations at:
Crawfordsville Mobile Integrated Health
218 E. Pike St.
Crawfordsville, IN 47933

11/13/2025

Huge shout out to our very own nursing student, Lacey Connover! We’re so proud to work alongside the Pre-Nursing CTE Program and to see future nurses inspiring the next generation!

PRE-NURSING STUDENT READERS

Yesterday, Lacey Connover and Brooklyn Crew, visited Hose Elementary to educate the students about Pre-Nursing. They read the story "My Mommy is a Nurse", played "Pin the Band Aid on the Boo Boo", and helped students craft their own stethoscopes. It was a great time!

10/30/2025

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10/22/2025

One question that we frequently receive is, "If donor milk is free to the milk bank, why is there a fee for families to purchase it?"

Providing safe donor milk to babies in need requires strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols developed by the Human Milk Bank Association of North American (HMBANA). Hospitals pay a processing fee that helps offset the cost of these layers of safety.

We believe that every baby should have access to safe human milk! For babies at home with a medical need for Pasteurized Donor Human Milk, The Milk Bank offers the Medical Relief Fund, a sliding scale assistance program meant to remove financial barriers. For more information, visit https://www.themilkbank.org/medical-relief-fund/ .

Registered donors can drop off milk donations at:
Crawfordsville Mobile Integrated Health
218 E. Pike St.
Crawfordsville, IN 47933

10/17/2025

Can you spot the clutter? This Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month, take the Challenge with your family and friends to show off your safe infant sleep skills. Learn more about the challenge at https://go.nih.gov/wrGQSQb.

The Crawfordsville Mobile Integrated Health - Project Swaddle team challenges Montgomery County Health Department - Crawfordsville, Indiana to

10/15/2025

During the month of October, we see a TON of great information about infant safe sleep. However, so much information can make it difficult to remember it all. Let's break it down! Double check your baby's sleep environment with the checklist below. What part of safe sleep do you find the hardest?

10/13/2025

We all know that breastfeeding has many benefits to both mom and baby, but did you know that breastfeeding for at least two months has been shown to reduce the risk of SIDS by as much as 50%? Research has also shown that the risk of SIDS decreases even more the longer you breastfeed. If you or someone you know would like extra support and guidance for breastfeeding, reach out to your child's doctor for connection to a lactation consultant. This is almost always covered by your child's insurance! Visit http://safetosleep.nichd.nihgov to learn more about safe sleep for your little one.

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day!

Mental health matters — every day, for everyone. Today, we recognize the importance of raising awareness, breaking the stigma, and ensuring access to care and resources for all.

Let’s continue to create a community where it’s okay to ask for help, to talk about what you’re going through, and to reach out for support. Together, we can make mental health a priority.

If you or someone you know needs help finding resources for mental health, please contact the Quick Response Team 24/7 Hotline at 765-401-6200.

10/09/2025

Safe Infant sleep is for every baby, every nap, every night, every time! Ensuring a safe sleep environment when traveling can be tricky. Plan ahead to avoid taking unnecessary risks when away from home! To check for recalls and find more info about safe sleep at home and away, visit www.cpsc.gov/safesleep.

10/07/2025

The ABC's of safe infant sleep teach us to never use blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, crib bumpers, or loose bedding, but did you know that this also includes items that go UNDER baby? So many items NOT approved for safe sleep are on the market these days and sometimes it's hard to tell if an item poses a risk. Items such as infant sleep positioners and wedges are NOT considered safe for infant sleep. If you have concerns related to safest sleep environment for your baby, always double check with your child's doctor!

10/03/2025

Did you know that the risk of sudden infant death syndrome is significantly increased when an infant is placed to sleep with other items, people, or pets in the crib or bassinet with them? Always follow the ABC's (Alone, Back, Crib) of safe sleep for every nap, every night, every time!

10/01/2025

October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month and here at MIH, we believe that when we know better, we do better! Follow us to learn more about infant safe sleep and how you can help reduce the risk of SIDS and SUIDS in our community.