The Spina Bifida statistics for Indiana according to data collected during the years of 2003-2005 are as follows: 3.95 babies out of 10,000 births are estimated to have SB in the state of Indiana. The number of babies being born with this medical condition are rising each year. Our research has shown that approximately 2,519 people are residing today in Indiana with this health issue.
Around 2 million women are pregnant in Indiana and some are at a high risk of delivering babies having this medical problem. An estimated 5 percent of the population (approximately 318,840 people) residing in the state of Indiana is of Hispanic origin (people of Hispanic origin are at more risk of SB).
Two Spina Bifida clinics, hospitals and doctors that are are located in the state that provides help to patients affected with this birth defect. One clinic is located in South Bend and the other is found in Indianapolis. At Indiana University/Riley Hospital for Children, the SB clinic located there registers patients affected with this condition. The SB Association of Central Indiana is responsible for providing resources and support in the state.
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Spina Bifida Clinics, Hospitals or Doctors in Indiana
Riley Hospital for Children
SB Clinic
702 Barnhill Drive
ROC #1329
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: 317-274-5672
Web site: www.rileyhospitalforchildren.org
St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center
Pediatric Specialty Clinics
720 E Cedar St, Suite 440
South Bend, IN 46617
Phone: 888-239-6126
Web site: www.sjmed.com
Spina Bifida Charity in Indiana
SBA of Indiana
Shalon Perez – Executive Director
PO Box 19814
Indianapolis, IN 46219-0814
Phone: 317-592-1630
Email: shalon.sbain@gmail.com
Web site: www.sbain.org
Spina Bifida Support Groups in Indiana
SBA of Central Indiana
P.O. Box 19814. Indianapolis, IN 46219-0814
Phone: (317) 592-1630.
http://www.sbaci.org/htm/home.htm
Spina Bifida Camps for Children in Indiana
Camp Millhouse
25600 Kelly Rd.
South Bend, IN 46614
Contact: Lee Pitcher
Phone: (574) 233-2202
FAX: (574) 233-2511
Email: campmillhouse@aol.com
www.campmillhouse.org
Easter Seals ARC of Northeast Indiana
4919 Coldwater Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Contact: Sue Christman
Voice: (260) 456-4534
Fax: (260) 745-5200
Toll Free: (800) 234-7811
Email: schristman c@esarc.org
www.eastersealsarcnein.org
Easter Seals Crossroads Rehabilitation Center
4740 Kingsway Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46205-1521
Contact: Scott Fogo
Voice: (317) 466-1000
Fax: (317) 466-2000
Email: info@eastersealscrossroads.org
www.eastersealscrossroads.org
Sports & Activities in Indiana
SOLO, Inc.
P.O. Box 6221
South Bend, IN 46660
574-245-9634
www.skisolomichiana.org/