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Breastfeeding Challenges of this Century Scottish Rite Center, San Diego California, March 23, 2001. Children's Hospital and Health Center in cooperation with the San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition and the San Diego County Department of Health Services sponsor this seminar for healthcare providers and others who desire to expand their knowledge and improve their skills in managing breastfeeding in special populations. Topics include Teen Issues, Cultural Sensitivity, Substance and Alcohol Abuse, and Working and Breastfeeding. CME credit will be provided. The early registration deadline is March 2, 2001. The conference fee is $25 ($15 for students). After this deadline, the conference fee is $30 ($20 for students). For further information, please contact Elaine Hiel, Conference Coordinator. Phone: (619) 692-8390, Fax: (619) 692-8827. Email: Ehielxhe@co.san-diego.ca.us. Or visit the SDCBC web site at www.breastfeeding.org.
University of New Mexico, 7th Annual Conference-Advanced Concepts in Breastfeeding Sheraton Uptown Hotel, Albuquerque, New Mexico, March 22 & 23, 2001. "Focus on the Mother." This Conference will explore the topics of breastfeeding and the use of doulas, risk factors and conventional and herbal treatments for postpartum depression, assessment and treatment of candida infections and current research on breast cancer and breastfeeding. For further information please call: (505) 277-3905 or email jhanson@unm.edu.American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 50th Annual Clinical Meeting April 28-May 2, 2001. Exhibit dates: April 30-May 2, 2001. This year's meeting will offer an excellent variety of continuing medical education courses as well as an outstanding opportunity to network, make new friends and become reacquainted with old ones. The 2001 Annual Clinical Meeting will celebrate 50 years of ACOG's continued and recognized commitment to improving and assuring excellence in the provision of women's health care. The program will include several special activities and events, including an ACOG history room which will display numerous publications, various artifacts, and memorabilia significant to the College's unique history and the field of obstetrics and gynecology. During this year's opening ceremonies, ACOG will chronicle the achievements of the organization and note some of the individuals who have dedicated much of their lives to the pursuit of improving health care for women. For further information, please visit the ACOG Web site at www.acog.org.
La Leche League International 29th Annual Seminar for Physicians on BreastfeedingChicago Hilton and Towers, Chicago Illinois, July 5-7, 2001.
"2001 Breastfeeding for Health: Looking to the Future,
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Mindful of the Past." La Leche League International, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists cosponsor this Seminar for Physicians to provide education in effective lactation management using a variety of techniques and approaches. This three-day intensive seminar covers the latest breastfeeding research and features a faculty of experts in the fields of lactation and family health care. The information presented at the seminar will enable physicians to provide the education and support necessary to facilitate successful and fulfilling breastfeeding experiences for their patients. For further information contact Carol Kolar, Director, La Leche League International. Phone: (847) 519-7730, ext 218. Fax: (847) 519-0003. E-mail: Ckolar@llli.com. Or visit the LLLI Web site at www.lalecheleague.org. 2001 Conference and Annual Meeting of the International Lactation Consultant Association, "Breastfeeding in the 21st Century: How Policy Can Affect Practice".Acapulco Princess Hotel, Acapulco, Mexico; Pre-Conference Wed, July 18, 2001; Core Conference Thursday, July 19-Sunday, July 22, 2001. For information go to www.ilca.org.2001 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and ExhibitionSan Francisco Marriott/Moscone Center, San Francisco, California, October 20-24, 2001.
Attend the National Conference and you will: hear comprehensive updates from experts in the field of pediatrics; practice your techniques and apply new skills; view the latest technological advances in products and services; discuss your challenging cases; network with your colleagues from both the United States and abroad; and earn hour-for-hour AMA PRA Category 1 CME credit hours. Registration Program is scheduled to be available on-line at www.aap.org in June 2001.
Sixth International Meeting of the Academy of Breastfeeding MedicineWyndham Hotel, Washington DC, November 1-5, 2001.
The Sixth International Meeting of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine provides physicians the opportunity to meeting other physicians from around the world dedicated to an interest in breastfeeding and human lactation; share experiences on physician education, and clinical management of breastfeeding patients; and attend workshops, abstract presentations, and lectures regarding relevant, controversial topics such as human milk banking, maternal depression, breastfeeding advocacy, and more. For further information please contact ABM Executive Office. Phone: (877) 836-9947. Fax: (619) 295-0056. E-mail: abm@bfmed.org. Or visit the ABM Web site at www.bfmed.org.
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