News: Annual Breastfeeding Conference
March 11, 2008
SAVANNAH, GA - The Coastal Health District and the Perinatal Outreach Department of Memorial University Medical Center are teaming up to offer the Breastfeeding Annual Conference, "Breastfeeding: Baby's First Immunization." The conference will be held April 4th from 9 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. in the Mercer Auditorium of the Hoskins Center at Memorial Health. Get the view of a local pediatrician on the importance of breastfeeding, learn about breastfeeding management in the hospital setting, the benefits to an infant's immune system, breastfeeding challenges in the surgical newborn, and breastfeeding support and promotion.
The conference is designed for physicians, nurses, lactation consultants, dieticians, certified nurse midwives, La Leche League Leaders, WIC employees and anyone who works with breastfeeding moms. Organizers have applied for continuing education credits for nurses, dietitians and lactation consultants.
If you register before March 14, the fee is $70. Add $10 for registrations received after March 14. Coastal Health District and Memorial Health employees receive a discounted registration rate of $45. Students also receive a discounted rate of $30 with valid ID (please include a copy of ID with registration form). Registration fee includes continental breakfast and lunch.
Click here to download a copy of the conference brochure and registration form. If you have any questions, please contact Monica Lightfoot at 912.262.3034 or 912-269-2909 or by email at melightfoot@dhr.state.ga.us.
WWW Address: http://www.gachd.org/news/annual_breastfeeding_conferenc.php