Gadsden Pediatric Clinic and Rainbow Pediatrics

11/03/2025

November is national Adoption month.
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11/03/2025

Sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, is the leading cause of death for infants between 1 month and 1 year of age.

While SIDS occurs in fewer than 1 out of every 1,000 births, the risk during the first year of life is more than 20 times higher than during any later year of childhood. Most cases occur before 6 months of age and are more common in day care settings than at home.

Research has helped identify risk factors and led to prevention strategies focused on safe sleep and caregiver awareness. These changes have reduced — but not eliminated — infant deaths from SIDS.

Learn more about the facts and what families can do to reduce risk: https://communityhealth.mayoclinic.org/featured-stories/sids-facts

11/03/2025

📢 Infant Formula Distribution Event

The Etowah Community Food Bank, in partnership with United Way, will be distributing a limited supply of infant formula at the United Way office:

📍 235 College Street,
Gadsden, AL 35901
📅 Tuesday, 11/4/2025
🕘 8AM-10AM

🍼 Available: Enfamil Basic and Enfamil Gentlease (while supplies last – first come, first serve)

Documentation required:
✅ Picture ID
✅ WIC Card
✅ Birth certificate verification for infants under 12 months old

Please share this information with families who may benefit. ❤️

11/03/2025

10/31/2025

Halloween fun at Gadsden Pediatric Clinic. 🤡🤠👻😺

10/31/2025

As a parent, it’s understandable to want to learn about what’s in vaccines. But as you research, you might come across misleading claims about vaccine ingredients.

Antigens, for example, are a key ingredient in vaccines that help children’s immune systems learn to respond to viruses. Your children encounter antigens in many places they visit each day, including playgrounds. In fact, children can come in contact with up to 6,000 antigens each day.

If you have any additional questions about vaccines and their ingredients, talk with your pediatrician or click the link below.
https://bit.ly/430jf37

10/30/2025

We have important information about your SNAP Benefits.👇

More than 17,000 Etowah County residents will lose their SNAP benefits on November 1 due to the federal government shutdown.
If you or someone you know is affected, support is available.

📞 Call 211 at United Way of Etowah County to get connected to food resources and support. 211 is free, confidential, and available 24/7.

🔗Learn more: https://www.uwoec.org/211-first-call-for-help

Where to donate monetarily: www.uwoec.org/donate
Where to donate food items: Etowah Baptist Missions Center Etowah Community Food Bank The Salvation Army - Gadsden, Alabama