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La Leche League of Southern California/Nevada Area Conference Costa Mesa Hilton, May 26-27, 2001. "Breastfeeding: The Art of Parenting from the Heart." Featured speakers include: Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PhD; Pauline Sakamoto,RN, MS; Chele Marmet, MA, IBCLC; Lisa Marasco, MA, IBCLC; Nancy Williams MA, MFT, CCE, IBCLC; Lois Nightingale, PhD; Diana Lynn Barnes, PsyD, MFT; and more. 13.7 CERPs have been applied for from the IBLCE; 10.5 CE hours have been applied for from the BBS; 10 CEUs have been applied for from the BRN; and 12 CPE hours have been applied for from the ADA. For a Registration Book, contact Donna Hooyen at 866-818-CONF. E-mail: hooville@pacbell.net. For CE information contact Linda Kingsley at 661-942-0476. E-mail: Ckinglsey22@cs.com. LLL Conference website: www.AttachUSA.com/LLL.
Human Milk Banking Association of North America Best Western Richmond Inn, Vancouver, British Columbia, June 7-8, 2001. "Human Milk: Cutting Edge Research." Sponsored by the Mother's Milk Bank at BC Women's & Children's Hospital. Speakers include: Richard Schanler, MD, FAAP; Ruth Lawrence, MD, FAAP; Thomas E. Young, MD, FAAP; Nancy Wight, MD, FAAP, IBCLC; Mary Rose Tully, MPH, IBCLC; and Molly Pessl, RN, BSN, IBCLC. There is also an optional day-long workshop, "Baby Friendly: A Continuous Process," June 9 with Molly Pessl, RN, BSN, IBCLC. Website: www.hmbana.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,
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. |
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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, July 17-20, 2001. "Breastfeeding in the 21st Century: How Policy Can Affect Practice." The preconference day, July 17, includes a day-long workshop on feeding the infant with cranio-facial anomalies. There will be several sessions on the UNICEF Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative, as well as introduction of complementary feeding, doing a cost-benefit analysis of breastfeeding promotion, and current clinical issues and breastfeeding research. Featured speakers include, Miriam Labbok, MD, MPH; Jane Heinig, PhD, RD, IBCLC; Laurie Nommsen-Rivers, MS, RD, IBCLC; Elsa Giugliani, MD, PhD, IBCLC; Samuel Flores-Huerta, MD; and Molly Pessl, RN, BSN, IBCLC. Website: 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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