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Show Conferences Held j On Child DTealth Child Health Conference are now being conducted in West Millard by the local physicians, Dr. Bird ; and Dr. Adams and Wilna Wix- ! om, the Public Health Nurse. These i conferences are sponsored by the Relief Society and members of that organization also assist at the . I conferences. These Conferences are conducted for all children up to six years of age. Periodic physical examinations are given to insure proper growth and development and any devia- i ! : . tions from normal are discussed j with the parents. Immunization a- I j; gainst diphtheria, whooping cough j and tetanus are available, as well jl as smallpox vaccinations. f ; This service is offered to the j: public without charge and admis- i sions to the conferences are by ap- I J pointment only. Miss Wixom is sup- I ( plied with a list of the children in j the different communities and ap- ! ' pointments are mailed by her a ! ' few days before each conference. i Any mother with children under : six years of age who has not been ' I contacted by a member of the Re- j . lief Society regarding these con- ( " ferences should get in touch with , j the President of the Ward in which t she lives. i : ! li ' ! . ., r jt ; ' |