Minnesota Hospitals/Health Systems Contacted

(Updated 3/19/22)

I continue to read personal testimonies from members of our corn allergy support groups documenting that medical personnel continue to administer corn sugar (dextrose/D-glucose)-containing IV fluids to corn-allergic patients in direct violation of the contraindication warning on the package insert.  It is also apparent that too many medical professionals do not understand that dextrose is the chemical name for corn sugar produced from cornstarch (D-glucose), 21CFR184.1857, which can prove fatal to anyone with an IgE-mediated allergy to corn.

Glucose: blood sugar (lifeblood of all living organisms)

D-Glucose: synthetic glucose (lab-created from cornstarch); analog/enantiomer of glucose (NOT identical)

L-Glucose: synthetic glucose (lab-created), analog/enantiomer of glucose (NOT identical)

The most heartbreaking testimonies are from parents of corn-allergic infants, many of whom have been diagnosed with "failure to thrive" due to the lack of corn-free infant formulas.  Hospitals have NO alternative safe sources of corn-free nutrition to feed to these struggling babies, and their pediatricians/dietitians cannot offer any assistance to parents of corn-allergic infants. 

In summary, the corn allergy population can consume very few processed foods; and no commercially-processed non-organic meat, poultry, seafood, produce, or fruit due to government-authorized corn-derived acid washes.  Many corn-allergic patients must have their medications compounded to exclude corn; and since tap water may contain corn due to corn-derived purification chemicals, many are forced to purchase other sources of corn-free water.  In addition, it is difficult trying to find a water filtration system that is not manufactured with corn-derived components.

Therefore, the primary message I am sharing with these hospitals/health systems is that it will now be their responsibility to provide corn-free foods, fluids, and medications (compounded to exclude corn-derived ingredients) to corn-allergic patients.  Otherwise, it could be interpreted that hospitals are discriminating against the corn allergy community.

After one of the state hospital associations informed me that it was not their responsibility to contact their member hospitals with our corn allergy awareness message/documentation, and instructed me to contact every hospital within the United States; I have been contacting hospitals/health systems in each state on behalf of the corn-allergic patients.

MINNESOTA HOSPITALS/HEALTH SYSTEMS:

Abbott Northwestern Hospital (Allina Health), Minneapolis, online contact form 

Allina Health, Twin Cities, @AllinaHealth

American Medical Association, @AmerMedicalAssn

American Red Cross, USA, @RedCross 

Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center, Anoka (unable to contact; no web address)

Appleton Area Health Services, Appleton (unable to contact)

Ascension, USA, @Ascensionorg

Avera Health (multi-state), @AveraHealth 

Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center, Marshall (see Avera Health)

Avera Tyler, Tyler (see Avera Health)

Bethesda Hospital, Saint Paul (see HealthEast Care System) 

Bigfork Valley Hospital, Bigfork, @BigForkValley  

Buffalo Hospital (Allina Health), Buffalo, online contact form

Cambridge Medical Center (Allina Health), Cambridge, online contact form

Cancer Research Institute, USA, @CancerResearch 

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) (multi-state), @CHI_updates

CentraCare Health, Saint Cloud (see CentraCare Health System)

CentraCare Health, Long Prairie (see CentraCare Health System) 

CentraCare Health, Melrose  (see CentraCare Health System)

CentraCare Health, Monticello (see CentraCare Health System)

CentraCare Health, Paynesville (see CentraCare Health System)

CentraCare Health, Sauk Centre (see CentraCare Health System)

CentraCare Health System (multi-locations), @centracare_mn

CHI LakeWood Health, Baudette (unable to contact; contact form not accepting messages)

CHI St. Francis Health, Breckenridge, online contact form

CHI St. Gabriel's Health, Little Falls (unable to contact)

CHI St Joseph's Health, Park Rapids, @CHISJH

Children's Hospital Association, USA, @hospitals4kids

Children's Minnesota (2 locations), @childrensmn 

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, USA, @cmnnj 

Chippewa County-Montevideo Hospital, Montevideo (unable to contact)

Community Behavioral Health Hospital, Alexandria (see Minnesota DHS)

Community Behavioral Health Hospital, Annandale (see Minnesota DHS)

Community Behavioral Health Hospital, Baxter (see Minnesota DHS)

Community Behavioral Health Hospital, Bemidji  (see Minnesota DHS)

Community Behavioral Health Hospital, Fergus Falls (see Minnesota DHS)

Community Behavioral Health Hospital, Rochester (see Minnesota DHS)

Community Memorial Hospital, Cloquet, Email: rbreuer@cloquethospital.com

Cook Hospital & Care Center, Cook, online contact form

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, Crosby, @CuyunaMedCenter

District One Hospital, Faribault (see Allina Health)

Douglas County Hospital, Alexandria (unable to contact)

Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital, Ely, online contact form

Essentia Health (multi-state), @EssentiaHealth

Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth (see EssentiaHealth)

Essentia Health St. Mary's, Detroit Lakes (see EssentiaHealth)

Essentia Health, Ada (see EssentiaHealth)

Essentia Health, Deer River (see EssentiaHealth)

Essentia Health, Fosston (see EssentiaHealth)

Essentia Health, Graceville (see EssentiaHealth)

Essentia Health, Northern Pines (see EssentiaHealth)

Essentia Health, Sandstone (see EssentiaHealth)

Essentia Health, St. Joseph's Medical Center, Brainerd (see EssentiaHealth)

Essentia Health, Virginia (see EssentiaHealth)

Fairview Health, @FairviewHealth

Fairview Lakes Medical Center, Wyoming (see Fairview Health)

Fairview Northland Medical Center, Princeton, online contact form

Fairview Range Medical Center, Hibbing, online contact form

Fairview Ridges Hospital, Burnsville, online contact form

Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina, online contact form

FirstLight Health Systems, MN, @FirstLightMora

Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, Saint Paul, @GilletteChildrn

Glacial Ridge Health, Glenwood, @glacialridge

Glencoe Regional Health Services, Glencoe (unable to contact)

Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital, Grand Rapids, Email: info@granditasca.org

Granite Falls Municipal Hospital & Manor, Granite Falls, online contact form

Gundersen Health, WI/MN/IA, @gundersenhealth

HealthEast Care System, Saint Paul, @HealthEast 

HealthPartners, Inc., Minneapolis, @_HealthPartners

Hendricks Community Hospital Association, Hendricks, Email: Beverly.Gillund@hendrickshosp.org

Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, @HennepinMedical

Hutchinson Health, Hutchinson (unable to contact)

Johnson Memorial Health Services, Dawson, @jmhsmn

Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center, Hallock (unable to contact)

Lake Region Healthcare, Fergus Falls, @LRH_Health

Lake View Hospital, Two Harbors (see St. Lukes Duluth)

Lakeview Hospital & Stillwater Medical Group, Stillwater, @Lakeview_H

Lakewood Health System, Staples, @LakewoodHealth

LifeCare Medical Center, Roseau, online contact form

Madelia Community Hospital, Inc., Madelia, online contact form

Madison Healthcare Services, Madison, online contact form

Mahnomen Health Center, Mahnomen, online contact form

Maple Grove Hospital, Maple Grove, @MapleGroveHosp

Mayo Clinic Health System (multi-state), @MayoClinic + @MayoClinicHS

Meeker Memorial Hospital (MMH), Meeker, @MeekerMemorial

Mercy Hospital (Allina Health), Coon Rapids, online contact form

Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake, online contact form

Mille Lacs Health System, Onamia, online contact form

Ministry Health Care (multi-state), @Ministry_Health

Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis@VAMinneapolis

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), Email: DHS.info@state.mn.us

Minnesota Valley Health Center, Inc., Le Sueur, online contact form

Murray County Medical Center, Slayton, @murraycountymed

New Ulm Medical Center (Allina Health), New Ulm, online contact form

North Memorial Health, Robbinsdale, @northmemorial

North Shore Health, Grand Marais (unable to contact)

North Valley Health Center, Warren, online contact form

Northfield Hospital & Clinics, Northfield, @NfldHospClinics

Olmsted Medical Center, Rochester, @OMCRochesterMN

Ortonville Area Health Services, Ortonville, online contact form

Owatonna Hospital (Allina Health), Owatonna, online contact form

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park, @ParkNicollet

Perham Health, Perham, Email: information@perhamhealth.org

Phillips Eye Institute (Allina Health), Minneapolis, online contact form

Pipestone County Medical Center, Pipestone (see Avera Health)

Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services, Elbow Lake (unable to contact)

PrairieCare Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Park, @PrairieCare

Rainy Lake Medical Center, International Falls, Email: info@rainylakemedical.com

RC Hospital & Clinics, Olivia, Email: contact@rchospital.com

Redwood Area Hospital, Redwood Falls, online contact form

Regency Hospital of Minneapolis, Golden Valley (see Select Medical)

Regina Hospital, Hastings (see Allina Health)

Regions Hospital, St. Paul, @RegionsHospital 

Rice Memorial Hospital, Willmar, @RiceHospital

Ridgeview Medical Center, Waconia, @RidgeviewMed

Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center, Arlington, online contact form

River's Edge Hospital & Clinic, Saint Peter, online contact form

RiverView Health, Crookston, online contact form

Riverwood Healthcare Center, Aitkin, online contact form

Rochester Methodist/Saint Marys Hospital, Rochester (see Mayo Clinic Health System)

Saint Elizabeth's Medical Center, Wabasha (see Ministry Health Care)

Sanford Bagley Medical Center, Bagley (see Sanford Health)

Sanford Behavioral Health Center, Thief River Falls (see Sanford Health)

Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, Bemidji (see Sanford Health)

Sanford Canby Medical Center, Canby (see Sanford Health)

Sanford Health (multi-state), @SanfordAlerts

Sanford Jackson Medical Center, Jackson (see Sanford Health)

Sanford Luverne Medical Center, Luverne (see Sanford Health)

Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center, Thief River Falls (see Sanford Health)

Sanford Tracy Medical Center, Tracy (see Sanford Health)

Sanford Westbrook Medical Center, Westbrook (see Sanford Health)

Sanford Wheaton Medical Center, Wheaton (see Sanford Health)

Sanford Worthington Medical Center, Worthington (see Sanford Health)

Select Medical (multi-state), @SelectM

Shriners Hospitals for Children, USA, Canada, Mexico, @shrinershosp

Sleepy Eye Medical Center, Sleepy Eye (unable to contact)

St. Cloud Hospital, Saint Cloud (see CentraCare Health System)

St. Cloud VA Health Care System, Saint Cloud, @VeteransHealth

St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee, @SFRMCShakopee

St. John's Hospital, Maplewood (see HealthEast Care System)

St. Joseph's Hospital, Saint Paul (see HealthEast Care System)

St. Luke’s Duluth, @StLukesDuluth 

Stevens Community Medical Center, Morris, online contact form

Swift County-Benson Health Services, Benson, Email: info@scbh.org

Tri-County Health Care, Wadena, @tricountyhealth

United Hospital (Allina Health), Saint Paul, online contact form

United Hospital District, Blue Earth (unable to contact)

Universal Health Services, Inc. (multi-state), @UHS_Inc

University of Minnesota Family Medicine, @UMNFamilyMed

University of Minnesota Medical Center, Minneapolis, @UMNHealth

Windom Area Hospital, Windom, online contact form

Winona Health Services, Winona, @winonahealth

Woodwinds Health Campus, Woodbury (see HealthEast Care System)

Published Corn Allergy Studies/Statistics  (“. . . Maize major allergen . . .”)

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/05/published-corn-allergy-studies.html

Baxter Labs specifically warns about administering dextrose IV fluids to corn-allergic patients.

 "Solutions containing dextrose should be used with caution, if at all, in patients with known allergy to corn or corn products." - Page 3

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/016679s104,016682s105,016692s095,019367s026lbl.pdf

"Probable anaphylactic reaction to corn-derived dextrose solution."

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1808842

BCPharmacists, "Warning: corn-related allergens . . ."

http://library.bcpharmacists.org/6_Resources/6-7_ReadLinks/ReadLinks-MayJun2007.pdf

DEXTROSE (CORN SUGAR): FDA FEDERAL REGULATION, GRAS - 184.1857

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=184.1857

“Corn Products and Derivatives List,” Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT), 6/6/17

https://responsibletechnology.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Corn-Products-Derivatives-06-06-17.pdf

Corn Allergy Statistics (Monthly)

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/04/corn-allergy-statistics-monthly.html

Corn: It's Everything, Iowa Corn
https://www.iowacorn.org/education/corn-its-everything/

Diane H., Corn Allergy Advocate

Corn Allergy Advocacy/Resources

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/

@CornAllergy911

Source:

“List of hospitals in Minnesota”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_hospitals_in_Minnesota

Nevada Hospitals/Health Systems Contacted

(Updated 3/19/22)

I continue to read personal testimonies from members of our corn allergy support groups documenting that medical personnel continue to administer corn sugar (dextrose/D-glucose)-containing IV fluids to corn-allergic patients in direct violation of the contraindication warning on the package insert.  It is also apparent that too many medical professionals do not understand that dextrose is the chemical name for corn sugar produced from cornstarch (D-glucose), 21CFR184.1857, which can prove fatal to anyone with an IgE-mediated allergy to corn.

Glucose: blood sugar (lifeblood of all living organisms)

D-Glucose: synthetic glucose (lab-created from cornstarch); analog/enantiomer of glucose (NOT identical)

L-Glucose: synthetic glucose (lab-created), analog/enantiomer of glucose (NOT identical)

The most heartbreaking testimonies are from parents of corn-allergic infants, many of whom have been diagnosed with "failure to thrive" due to the lack of corn-free infant formulas.  Hospitals have NO alternative safe sources of corn-free nutrition to feed to these struggling babies, and their pediatricians/dietitians cannot offer any assistance to parents of corn-allergic infants. 

In summary, the corn allergy population can consume very few processed foods; and no commercially-processed non-organic meat, poultry, seafood, produce, or fruit due to government-authorized corn-derived acid washes.  Many corn-allergic patients must have their medications compounded to exclude corn; and since tap water may contain corn due to corn-derived purification chemicals, many are forced to purchase other sources of corn-free water.  In addition, it is difficult trying to find a water filtration system that is not manufactured with corn-derived components.

Therefore, the primary message I am sharing with these hospitals/health systems is that it will now be their responsibility to provide corn-free foods, fluids, and medications (compounded to exclude corn-derived ingredients) to corn-allergic patients.  Otherwise, it could be interpreted that hospitals are discriminating against the corn allergy community.

After one of the state hospital associations informed me that it was not their responsibility to contact their member hospitals with our corn allergy awareness message/documentation, and instructed me to contact every hospital within the United States; I have been contacting hospitals/health systems in each state on behalf of the corn-allergic patients.

NEVADA HOSPITALS/HEALTH SYSTEMS:

American Medical Association, @AmerMedicalAssn

American Red Cross, USA, @RedCross

AMG Specialty Hospital, Las Vegas, online contact form

Ascension, USA, @Ascensionorg

Banner Churchill Community Hospital, Fallon (see Banner Health)

Banner Health (multi-state), @BannerHealth

Battle Mountain General Hospital, Battle Mountain, online contact form

Boulder City Hospital, Boulder City, @Hospital_BC

Cancer Research Institute, USA, @CancerResearch

Carson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carson City (see Covenant Care)

Carson Tahoe Cancer Center, Carson City (see Carson Tahoe Health)

Carson Tahoe Continuing Care Hospital, Carson City (see Carson Tahoe Health)

Carson Tahoe Health, Carson City, @CarsonTahoe

Carson Tahoe Minden Medical Center, Gardnerville (see Carson Tahoe Health)

Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Carson City (see Carson Tahoe Health)

Carson Tahoe Sierra Surgery, Carson City (see Carson Taho Health)

Carson Tahoe Specialty Medical Center, Carson City (see Carson Tahoe Health)

Carson Tahoe Urgent Care, Carson City (see Carson Tahoe Health)

Carson Valley Medical Center, Gardnerville, @wellnessworkscv

Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas (see Valley Health System)

Children's Hospital Association, USA, @hospitals4kids

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, USA, @cmnnj 

Complex Care Hospital at Tenaya, Las Vegas (see LifeCare Hospitals)

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada, @CCCNevada

Covenant Care (multi-state), @CovenantCareRC

Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas (see Valley Health System)

Desert View Regional Medical Center, Pahrump, online contact form

Desert Willow Treatment Center, Las Vegas (see Nevada DCFS)

Golden Valley Medical Center, Winnemucca (unable to contact; no web address)

Grover C. Dils Medical Center, Caliente, Email: info@gcdmc.org

Harmon Medical and Rehabilitation Hospital, Las Vegas (unable to contact; no web address)

HCA Healthcare, @HCAhealthcare

HealthSouth (multi-state), @healthsouth

Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Henderson, online contact form

Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Las Vegas, online contact form

Henderson Hospital, Henderson (see Valley Health System)

Horizon Specialty Hospital, Las Vegas, Email: darrin.cook@fundltc.com

Humboldt General Hospital, Winnemucca, online contact form

Incline Village Community Hospital, Incline Village (see Tahoe Forest Health System)

Kindred Healthcare (multi-state), @kindredhealth

Kindred Hospital Las Vegas, Desert Springs Campus, Las Vegas (see Kindred Healthcare)

Kindred Hospital Las Vegas, Sahara, Las Vegas (virus alert; see Kindred Healthcare)
Las Vegas Urgent Care, @LV_UrgentCare

Lifecare Hospitals (multi-state), @LifeCare_Health

Mesa View Regional Hospital, Mesquite, online contact form

Mike O'Callaghan Federal Hospital, Nellis AFB, online contact form

Mount Grant General Hospital, Hawthorne (unable to contact)

MountainViewLV, Las Vegas, @MountainViewLV  (BLOCKED MY TWITTER ACCT.; left message w/Risk Mgmt. Dept. 6/13/17, 702-962-5000)

Nevada Cancer Institute, Las Vegas (see Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada)

Nevada DCFS, Carson City, @NevadaDcfs

Nevada DPBH, online contact form

North Vista Hospital, Las Vegas, @NorthVista

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital, Elko (unable to contact)

Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services, Sparks (see Nevada DPBH)

Northern Nevada Medical Center, Sparks, @NNMCHealth

Owyhee Community Health Facility, Owyhee (unable to contact)

Pershing General Hospital, Lovelock (unable to contact; virus alert)

Prime Healthcare Services (multi-state), @PrimeHealthServ

Progressive Hospital, Las Vegas (see AMG Specialist Hospital)

Rawson-Neal Hospital, Las Vegas (see Nevada DPBH)

Renown Health, Reno, @renownhealth

Renown Regional Medical Center, Reno (see Renown Health)

Renown South Meadows Medical Center, Reno (see Renown Health)

Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Reno, @SaintMarysReno

Shriners Hospitals for Children, USA, Canada, Mexico, @shrinershosp

South Lyon Medical Center, Yerington, Email: marketing@southlyonmedicalcenter.org

Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center, Las Vegas, @SHHospitalLV

Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services, Las Vegas (see Nevada DPBH)

Spring Mountain Treatment Center, Las Vegas, Email: alan.eaks@uhsinc.com

Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas (see Valley Health System)

St. Rose Dominican (2 Locations), @StRoseHospitals

Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas (see Valley Health System)

Sunrise Children's Hospital, Las Vegas, @SunriseHosp

Sunrise Hospital, Las Vegas, @SunriseLasVegas

Tahoe Forest Health System, @TahoeForest

Tahoe Pacific Hospitals, Reno (see LifeCare Hospitals)

Universal Health Services, Inc. (multi-state), @UHS_Inc

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, @UMCSN

VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, @VeteransHealth

VA Southern Nevada Health Care System, North Las Vegas, @VALasVegas

Valley Health System, Las Vegas, @ValleyHealthLV

Valley Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas (see Valley Health System)

Vegas Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, Las Vegas (unable to contact; no web address)

West Hills Hospital, Reno (chose not to contact; personal info required)

William Bee Ririe Hospital, Ely, @wbrhely

Willow Springs Center, Reno, Email: wsinquiries@uhsinc.com

Published Corn Allergy Studies/Statistics  (“. . . Maize major allergen . . .”)

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/05/published-corn-allergy-studies.html

Baxter Labs specifically warns about administering dextrose IV fluids to corn-allergic patients.

 "Solutions containing dextrose should be used with caution, if at all, in patients with known allergy to corn or corn products." - Page 3

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/016679s104,016682s105,016692s095,019367s026lbl.pdf

"Probable anaphylactic reaction to corn-derived dextrose solution."

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1808842

BCPharmacists, "Warning: corn-related allergens . . ."

http://library.bcpharmacists.org/6_Resources/6-7_ReadLinks/ReadLinks-MayJun2007.pdf

DEXTROSE (CORN SUGAR): FDA FEDERAL REGULATION, GRAS - 184.1857

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=184.1857

“Corn Products and Derivatives List,” Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT), 6/6/17

https://responsibletechnology.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Corn-Products-Derivatives-06-06-17.pdf

Corn Allergy Statistics (Monthly)

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/04/corn-allergy-statistics-monthly.html

Corn: It's Everything, Iowa Corn
https://www.iowacorn.org/education/corn-its-everything/

Diane H., Corn Allergy Advocate

Corn Allergy Advocacy/Resources

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/

@CornAllergy911

Source:

“List of hospitals in Nevada”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_hospitals_in_Nevada

Colorado Hospitals/Health Systems Contacted

(Updated 3/19/22)

I continue to read personal testimonies from members of our corn allergy support groups documenting that medical personnel continue to administer corn sugar (dextrose/D-glucose)-containing IV fluids to corn-allergic patients in direct violation of the contraindication warning on the package insert.  It is also apparent that too many medical professionals do not understand that dextrose is the chemical name for corn sugar produced from cornstarch (D-glucose), 21CFR184.1857, which can prove fatal to anyone with an IgE-mediated allergy to corn.

Glucose: blood sugar (lifeblood of all living organisms)

D-Glucose: synthetic glucose (lab-created from cornstarch); analog/enantiomer of glucose (NOT identical)

L-Glucose: synthetic glucose (lab-created), analog/enantiomer of glucose (NOT identical)

The most heartbreaking testimonies are from parents of corn-allergic infants, many of whom have been diagnosed with "failure to thrive" due to the lack of corn-free infant formulas.  Hospitals have NO alternative safe sources of corn-free nutrition to feed to these struggling babies, and their pediatricians/dietitians cannot offer any assistance to parents of corn-allergic infants. 

In summary, the corn allergy population can consume very few processed foods; and no commercially-processed non-organic meat, poultry, seafood, produce, or fruit due to government-authorized corn-derived acid washes.  Many corn-allergic patients must have their medications compounded to exclude corn; and since tap water may contain corn due to corn-derived purification chemicals, many are forced to purchase other sources of corn-free water.  In addition, it is difficult trying to find a water filtration system that is not manufactured with corn-derived components.

Therefore, the primary message I am sharing with these hospitals/health systems is that it will now be their responsibility to provide corn-free foods, fluids, and medications (compounded to exclude corn-derived ingredients) to corn-allergic patients.  Otherwise, it could be interpreted that hospitals are discriminating against the corn allergy community.

After one of the state hospital associations informed me that it was not their responsibility to contact their member hospitals with our corn allergy awareness message/documentation, and instructed me to contact every hospital within the United States; I have been contacting hospitals/health systems in each state on behalf of the corn-allergic patients.

COLORADO HOSPITALS/HEALTH SYSTEMS:

Advanced Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine (3 locations), Brighton, @advurgent
American Medical Association, @AmerMedicalAssn

American Red Cross, USA, @RedCross

Animas Surgical Hospital, Durango, online contact form

Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta, Email: Contactus@avrmc.org

Ascension, USA, @Ascensionorg

Aspen Valley Hospital, Aspen, online contact form

Avista Adventist Hospital (Centura Health), Louisville, @AvistaHospital

Banner Health (multi-state), @BannerHealth

Boulder Community Health, Boulder, @BCH_HealthED

Cancer Research Institute, USA, @CancerResearch

Castle Rock Adventist Hospital (Centura Health), Castle Rock, @CRHospital

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI), Denver, @CHI_Updates

Centennial Medical Plaza (see The Medical Center of Aurora)

Centennial Peaks Hospital, Louisville (chose not to contact; required personal info)

Centura Health, CO/KS, @CenturaHealth

Centura Health Emergency & Urgent Care, @CenturaHealthER

Children's Hospital, Denver-metro area, @ChildrensColo

Children's Hospital Association, USA, @hospitals4kids

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, USA, @cmnnj

Colorado Acute Long Term Hospital, Denver (see LifeCare Health Partners)

Colorado Canyons Hospital and Medical Center (see Family Health West)

Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan, Denver, @coloradogov

Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo, Pueblo, @coloradogov

Colorado Plains Medical Center, Fort Morgan, (left message w/pharmacy, 970-867-3391)

Community Hospital, Grand Junction, @CommunityHosp

Conejos County Hospital, La Jara (see San Luis Valley Health)

Craig Hospital, Englewood, @CraigHospital

Delta County Memorial Hospital, Delta (called pharmacy, 970-874-7681)

Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, @DenverHealthMed

East Morgan County Hospital, Brush (see Banner Health)

Eating Recovery Center a Behavioral Hospital, Denver, @EatingRecovery

Ernest Health (multi-state), online contact form

Estes Park Medical Center, Estes Park, online contact form

Evans Army Community Hospital, Fort Carson, @EvansHospital

Family Health West, Fruita (left message w/pharmacy, 970-858-3900)

Foothills Hospital, Boulder (see Boulder Community Health)

Good Samaritan Medical Center, Lafayette, @GoodSamColorado

Grand River Hospital District (5 locations), online contact form

Gunnison Valley Health, Gunnison, online contact form

Haven Behavioral Hospital of Southern Colorado, Pueblo (unable to contact)

Haxtun Hospital District, Haxtun, FB message

HCA Healthcare, @HCAhealthcare

HealthONE, Denver, @HealthONEsystem

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, online contact form

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Littleton, Littleton, online contact form

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center, Salida, @HRRMCSalida

IASIS Healthcare (multi-state), @iasishealthcare

Keefe Memorial Hospital, Cheyenne Wells, online contact form

Kindred Healthcare (multi-state), @kindredhealth

Kit Carson County Health Services District (KCCHSD), Burlington, online contact form

LifeCare Health Partners (multi-state), @LifeCare_Health

Lincoln Community Hospital, Hugo, @LincolnCHCC

Littleton Adventist Hospital, Littleton, @LittletonHosp

Longmont United Hospital, Longmont, @LongmontUnited

Lutheran Medical Center, Wheat Ridge, @lutheranmedctr

McKee Medical Center, Loveland (see Banner Health)

Medical Center of the Rockies, Loveland (see UCHealth)

Melissa Memorial Hospital, Holyoke (see Banner Health)

Memorial Hospital Central, Colorado Springs (see UCHealth)

Memorial Hospital North, Colorado Springs (see UCHealth)

Mercy Regional Medical Center, Durango, @MercyDurango

Middle Park Medical Center, Kremmling (called pharmacy, 970-724-3442)

Middle Park Medical Center, Granby, FB message

Mind Springs Hospital, Grand Junction, @mindspringsheal

Montrose Memorial Hospital, Montrose, online contact form

Mt. San Rafael Hospital, Trinidad, Email: chart@msrhc.org

National Jewish Health, Denver, @NJHealth

North Colorado Medical Center, Greeley (see Banner Health)

North Suburban Medical Center, Thornton (called pharmacy, 303-451-7800)

Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Hospital/Ernest Health, Johnstown, online contact form

Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital/Ernest Health, Johnstown, online contact form

OrthoColorado Hospital at St. Anthony Medical Campus, Lakewood, @OrthoColorado

Pagosa Springs Medical Center, Pagosa Springs, online contact form

Parker Adventist Hospital, Parker, @ParkerHospital

Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo, @ParkviewMC

Peak View Behavioral Health, Colorado Springs, Email: info@peakviewbh.com

Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, Colorado Springs (see Centura Health)

Pikes Peak Regional Hospital and Surgery Center, Woodland (see IASIS Healthcare)

Pioneers Medical Center, Meeker (online contact form)

Platte Valley Medical Center, Brighton, @PlatteValleyMed

Porter Adventist Hospital, Denver, @PorterHospital

Poudre Valley Hospital, Fort Collins (see UCHealth)

Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center, Denver, @PresStLukesDenv

Prowers Medical Center, Lamar, FB message

Rangely District Hospital, Rangely, FB message   

Rio Grande Hospital & Clinics, Del Norte, online contact form

Rose Medical Center, Denver, @RoseMedical 

Saint Joseph Hospital, Denver, @StJoesDenver

San Luis Valley Health, Alamosa, @SLVHealth

Sedgwick County Health Center, Julesburg  (left message w/Dir. of Nursing, 970-474-3323)

Select Medical (multi-state), @SelectM

Select Specialty Hospital, Denver (see Select Medical)

Shriners Hospitals for Children, USA, Canada, Mexico, @shrinershosp 

Sky Ridge Medical Center/HealthONE, Lone Tree, @SkyRidgeMed

Southeast Colorado Hospital District, Springfield, online contact form

Southwest Health System, Cortez, Email: contact@swhealth.org

Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital, Aurora (chose not to contact; required personal info)

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center, Walsenburg (spoke w/Dir. of Nursing, 719-738-5100; sent email)

St. Anthony Hospital, Denver, @StAHospital

St. Anthony Hospital, Lakewood (see Centura Health)

St. Anthony North Health Campus, Westminster (see Centura Health)

St. Anthony Summit Medical Center, Frisco (see Centura Health)

St. Mary's Hospital, Grand Junction, FB message 

St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center, Pueblo (see Centura Health)

St. Thomas More Hospital, Cañon City (see Centura Health)

St. Vincent General Hospital District, Leadville, online contact form

Sterling Regional MedCenter, Sterling (see Banner Health)

Swedish Medical Center, Englewood, @SwedishHospital

The Medical Center of Aurora, Aurora (called pharmacy, 303-695-2600)

The Memorial Health, Craig, @MRHCraig

UCHealth, @uchealth

Universal Health Services, Inc. (multi-state), @UHS_Inc

University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, @CUCancerCenter

University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora (see UCHealth)

Vail Valley Medical Center, Vail, @VailMedical 

Valley View Hospital, Glenwood Springs (left message w/Dir. of Nursing, 970-945-6535)

Vibra Hospital of Denver, Thornton, @VibraHealthcare;  Email: info@vhdenver.com

Weisbrod Memorial County Hospital, Eads, Email: info@kchd.org

Wray Community District Hospital, Wray, online contact form

Yampa Valley Medical Center, Steamboat Springs, Email: patientcare@yvmc.org

Yuma District Hospital, Yuma, FB message

Published Corn Allergy Studies/Statistics  (“. . . Maize major allergen . . .”)

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/05/published-corn-allergy-studies.html

Baxter Labs specifically warns about administering dextrose IV fluids to corn-allergic patients.

 "Solutions containing dextrose should be used with caution, if at all, in patients with known allergy to corn or corn products." - Page 3

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/016679s104,016682s105,016692s095,019367s026lbl.pdf

"Probable anaphylactic reaction to corn-derived dextrose solution."

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1808842

BCPharmacists, "Warning: corn-related allergens . . ."

http://library.bcpharmacists.org/6_Resources/6-7_ReadLinks/ReadLinks-MayJun2007.pdf

DEXTROSE (CORN SUGAR): FDA FEDERAL REGULATION, GRAS - 184.1857

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=184.1857

“Corn Products and Derivatives List,” Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT), 6/6/17

https://responsibletechnology.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Corn-Products-Derivatives-06-06-17.pdf

Corn Allergy Statistics (Monthly)

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/04/corn-allergy-statistics-monthly.html

Corn: It's Everything, Iowa Corn
https://www.iowacorn.org/education/corn-its-everything/

Diane H., Corn Allergy Advocate

Corn Allergy Advocacy/Resources

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/

@CornAllergy911

Source:

“List of hospitals in Colorado”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_hospitals_in_Colorado

Idaho Hospitals/Health Systems Contacted

(Updated 3/19/22)

I continue to read personal testimonies from members of our corn allergy support groups documenting that medical personnel continue to administer corn sugar (dextrose/D-glucose)-containing IV fluids to corn-allergic patients in direct violation of the contraindication warning on the package insert.  It is also apparent that too many medical professionals do not understand that dextrose is the chemical name for corn sugar produced from cornstarch (D-glucose), 21CFR184.1857, which can prove fatal to anyone with an IgE-mediated allergy to corn.

Glucose: blood sugar (lifeblood of all living organisms)

D-Glucose: synthetic glucose (lab-created from cornstarch); analog/enantiomer of glucose (NOT identical)

L-Glucose: synthetic glucose (lab-created), analog/enantiomer of glucose (NOT identical)

The most heartbreaking testimonies are from parents of corn-allergic infants, many of whom have been diagnosed with "failure to thrive" due to the lack of corn-free infant formulas.  Hospitals have NO alternative safe sources of corn-free nutrition to feed to these struggling babies, and their pediatricians/dietitians cannot offer any assistance to parents of corn-allergic infants. 

In summary, the corn allergy population can consume very few processed foods; and no commercially-processed non-organic meat, poultry, seafood, produce, or fruit due to government-authorized corn-derived acid washes.  Many corn-allergic patients must have their medications compounded to exclude corn; and since tap water may contain corn due to corn-derived purification chemicals, many are forced to purchase other sources of corn-free water.  In addition, it is difficult trying to find a water filtration system that is not manufactured with corn-derived components.

Therefore, the primary message I am sharing with these hospitals/health systems is that it will now be their responsibility to provide corn-free foods, fluids, and medications (compounded to exclude corn-derived ingredients) to corn-allergic patients.  Otherwise, it could be interpreted that hospitals are discriminating against the corn allergy community.

After one of the state hospital associations informed me that it was not their responsibility to contact their member hospitals with our corn allergy awareness message/documentation, and instructed me to contact every hospital within the United States; I have been contacting hospitals/health systems in each state on behalf of the corn-allergic patients.

IDAHO HOSPITALS/HEALTH SYSTEMS:

American Medical Association, @AmerMedicalAssn

American Red Cross, USA, @RedCross

Ascension, USA, @Ascensionorg

Bear Lake Memorial Hospital, Montpelier, @blmhospital

Benedictine Health System (multi-state), FB message

Benewah Community Hospital, St. Maries (see Community Health Systems, Inc.)

Bingham Memorial Hospital, Blackfoot, online contact form

Birkeland Maternity Center, Nampa (see Saint Alphonsus)

Bonner General Health, Sandpoint, FB message

Cancer Research Institute, USA, @CancerResearch

Cassia Regional Hospital, Burley, @CassiaRegional

Children's Hospital Association, USA, @hospitals4kids

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, USA, @cmnnj 

Clearwater Valley Hospital and Clinics, Orofino (see St. Mary's Hospital and Clinics)

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS), multi-state, Email: Corporate_Communications@chs.net

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, Idaho Falls, @EIRMC

Ernest Health (multi-state), online contact form

Essentia Health, MN/WI/ND/ID, @EssentiaHealth

Franklin County Medical Center, Preston, FB message                   

Gritman Medical, Moscow, @GritmanMedical

HCA Healthcare, @HCAhealthcare

Kootenai Medical Center, Coeur D'Alene, @kootenaihealth

Lost Rivers Medical Center, Arco, @LostRiversMC

Madison Memorial Hospital, Rexburg, @madisonmedicine

Minidoka Memorial Hospital, Rupert, online contact form

Mountain View Hospital, Idaho Falls, online contact form

Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital, Malad City (unable to contact)

North Canyon Medical, Gooding, @ncmcgooding

Northern Idaho Advanced Care Hospital, Post Falls (see Ernest Health)

Oneida County Hospital (see Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital)

Portneuf Health Partners, Pocatello, @PortneufMedical

Portneuf Medical Center, Pocatello (see Portneuf Health Partners)

RCCH HealthCare Partners (13 states), online contact form

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Northwest, Post Falls (see Ernest Health)

Saint Alphonsus Health System, ID/OR, @SaintAlsHealth

Shriners Hospitals for Children, USA, Canada, Mexico, @shrinershosp

Southwest Idaho Advanced Care Hospital, Boise (see Ernest Health)

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Lewiston, FB message

St. Luke's Health (multi-locations), Boise, @StLukesHealth

St. Mary's Hospital and Clinics, Cottonwood (see Benedictine Health System)

Teton Valley Health Care, Teton Valley, @TVHealthCare

Universal Health Services, Inc. (multi-state), @UHS_Inc

Valor Health, Emmett, online contact form

West Valley Medical Center, Caldwell, @WestValleyMed

Walter Knox Memorial Hospital, Emmett (see Valor Health)

Published Corn Allergy Studies/Statistics  (“. . . Maize major allergen . . .”)

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/05/published-corn-allergy-studies.html

Baxter Labs specifically warns about administering dextrose IV fluids to corn-allergic patients.

 "Solutions containing dextrose should be used with caution, if at all, in patients with known allergy to corn or corn products." - Page 3

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/016679s104,016682s105,016692s095,019367s026lbl.pdf

"Probable anaphylactic reaction to corn-derived dextrose solution."

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1808842

BCPharmacists, "Warning: corn-related allergens . . ."

http://library.bcpharmacists.org/6_Resources/6-7_ReadLinks/ReadLinks-MayJun2007.pdf

DEXTROSE (CORN SUGAR): FDA FEDERAL REGULATION, GRAS - 184.1857

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=184.1857

“Corn Products and Derivatives List,” Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT), 6/6/17

https://responsibletechnology.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Corn-Products-Derivatives-06-06-17.pdf

Corn Allergy Statistics (Monthly)

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/04/corn-allergy-statistics-monthly.html

Corn: It's Everything, Iowa Corn
https://www.iowacorn.org/education/corn-its-everything/

Diane H., Corn Allergy Advocate

Corn Allergy Advocacy/Resources

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/

@CornAllergy911

Source:

“List of hospitals in Idaho”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_hospitals_in_Idaho