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Date/Time
Date(s) - 08/15/2016
9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Location
Lurie Children's Hospital

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Session Description: This event will engage any and all current and potential providers of pregnant and parenting young people to educate on the barriers faced with breastfeeding, the benefits of breastfeeding that may not be obvious, and to train on effective counseling and interventions, as well as, supportive policies and referral processes in health care settings, schools, and communities that promote breastfeeding. Principles and practices of trauma-informed care will be an underlying theme throughout the day. The event will also provide hands-on training on baby-holding techniques and equipment and supplies for pumping. Other topics that are linked to breastfeeding, such as obesity, infant mortality/SIDS, violence, and depression, will also be addressed.

Intended Audience:

Urban and rural providers that serve pregnant and parenting teens and/or adolescents for health and social services, including, but not limited to:

 health care systems – hospitals, school-based health centers, school nurse offices, health departments, federally-qualified health centers, behavioral health centers,

 schools – middle schools, high schools, alternative schools, etc.

 youth serving agencies

 community centers

 community-based and social service organizations

 foster care

 juvenile justice programs/systems

 case management and other enabling services

 WIC organizations and providers

 HRSA MCHB/Title V grantee organizations and providers Some specific professions include: OBGYNs, Family Practitioners, Pediatricians, Nurses, CHWs, WIC staff, Home Visiting Nurse, Providers, and Case Managers, Lactation Consultants and Peer Mentors, School Administrators, Teachers, School Counselors, and Day Care Providers

Email: Lesley.Craig@hhs.gov to register