In less than a year, a goal Stephanie Southerland set to honor her son is coming to fruition.

On Aug. 21, 2025, Southerland met with the Russell Medical board to discuss partnering with the hospital for a Safe Haven baby drop-off box. The board agreed with the partnership and now the box is installed and will be usable soon.

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The newly installed baby box at Russell Medical will allow a new mother to place an unwanted baby inside, hopefully preventing the baby's possible death.