18-25% of SBS/AHT cases are fatal. Here are some tragic facts from the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome.

61
Of victims are male
6.7
Average age of victims (months)
41
Have primary and secondary brain injuries

Montana healthcare professionals are committed to providing information and tools to Montana parents and caregivers to improve family health and well-being.

Medical

Find information for medical professionals on topics from prevention to organ donation and SBS fatalities from the National Center on SBS/AHT:

Legal

Topics from investigation guidelines to medical evidence and testimony from the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome for legal experts:

Educators

Programs and resources are available for educators from the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome:

Montana hospitals believe in the power of the Period of PURPLE Crying (R)

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies- The Montana Coalition is proud to work with healthcare facilities from Libby to Wolf Point and from Hardin to Polson to implement PURPLE Montana to reduce injury and death in children from 0-3. The support and partnerships of these healthcare facilities and professionals ensure the continued success of the PURPLE program across Montana.

Are you a healthcare provider? Learn how you can order Period of PURPLE Crying materials and become a partner today!

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