Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (S.I.D.S.) Outreach Foundation, Inc. Massachusetts Center For SIDS Boston Medical Center One Boston Medical Center Place Boston, MA 02118 800-641-7437 (24-hour, toll free, MA & RI) (617) 414-7437 (SIDS) (24 hour line) Fax: (617) 534-5555

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Outreach Foundation, Inc. is to enhance and expand support services, information and training for those affected by the tragedy of sudden infant death syndrome. The Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Outreach Foundation, Inc, is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation.

S.I.D.S. is the major cause of death in babies from 1 month to 1 year of age--and most SIDS deaths occur when a baby is between 2 and 4 months old. is sudden and silent. is a death that occurs quickly, usually while the baby is asleep. is determined only after a complete autopsy,an examination of the death scene and review of the infant's medical history. is not contagious, child abuse or caused by suffocation. is not hereditary.

Services Provided by the Foundation Supportive Services for bereaved families Research Support Advocacy Education and Training Consultation Special Projects

Foundation Officers Co-Directors:  Frederick Mandell, MD and Michael J. Corwin, MD Project Coordinator:  Mary McClain, RN, MS Email:  mary.mcclain@bmc.org Administrative Assistant:  Sandra Joseph

Hours of Operation Office Hours/Days:  9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday thru Friday Hours/Days Program Offered:  24 hours - 7 days a week

Massachusetts Area Meetings Boston Area:  First and third Tuesday at 7:30pm Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston Fegan Building, 11th Floor, Room 1116 Leader:  Mary McClain, RN, MS Worcester Area:  Third Monday at 7:30pm Memorial Health Care, 281 Lincoln Street, Worcester Hahnemann Campus, 4th Floor, Conference Room Leader:  Maryrose Coiner, Phd Springfield Area:  First Monday at 7:30pm Baystate Medical Center, 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield Tom Carr Room, Main 1 Leader:  Marcia Kelly, RN, MA