An eight-hour course for physicians, by physicians based on the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Curriculum
 Global Breastfeeding Institute at Carolina--Supporting the Mother/Child Dyad--University of North Carolina
February 27, 2010 in Gastonia, NC
April 24, 2010 in Asheville, NC
December 4, 2010 in Greenville, NC
Overview
Why Breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding prevents maternal and child morbidity and mortality by decreasing the risk of maternal and child diabetes and cancers as well as myriad preventable pediatric conditions with high prevalence in NC, including obesity, diarrhea, hospitalizations for pneumonia, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and necrotising enterocolitis. In North Caroina, only 67% initiate breastfeeding, and 9.5% breastfeed exclusively to six months as advised by the AAP and WHO. Populations with the highest rates of these preventable diseases, people from lower socio-economic groups, younger mothers, and African Americans, also have the lowest breastfeeding rates. Breastfeeding initiation among low-income NC women is only 30%. CBI research shows that improvements in hospital-based breastfeeding support could prevent 50+ infant deaths in NC annually, mostly among financially needy families. This training will enable North Carolina's physicians to improve breastfeeding rates, decrease inequities in health, and reduce illness, especially among financially needy women and children.
Why Physicians?
Because your patients need you! There is strong evidence to suggest that many mothers believe that stronger support from their healthcare providers would have helped them achieve their breastfeeding goals. Moreover, the research suggests that very well-meaning physicians lack the skills and knowledge they need to support their patients in optimal infant feeding. This training is designed for physicians, by physicians. It is specifically targetted to your responsibilities as doctors, and formatted in a way that doctors are accustomed to learning.
Any interested physician is welcome to attend. However, it is mostly highly recommended for obstetricians, pediatricians, maternal-fetal medicine, family practice and others who care for the maternal-child population.
Doctors whose care populations consist of ≥60% low-income patients are eligible for full scholarship to attend. Please email Emily Taylor for more information at emilytaylor@unc.edu. Hurry! Only 15 scholarships are available for each session!
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Sponsors
- The Duke Endowment
- Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute, Department of Maternal and Child Health, Gillings School of Global Public Health, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
In cooperation with the Office of Continuing Education, NC Institute for Public Health, Gillings School of Global Public Health, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Program
The trainings will all take place on Saturdays from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (based on reported physician preference).
View the program agenda.
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Instructors
Local and national experts, including:
- Miriam Labbok, MD, MHP, FABM, IBCLC
- Joan Meek, MD, MS, RD, IBCLC, FAAP
- Edward Newton, MD, FABM
- Laura Sinai, MD, MSCE, FAAP
- Christina Smillie, MD, IBCLC
- Alison Stuebe, MD, MSc
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Audience
This program is open to Physicians only. We are planning a course for other health care providers in the future. We will post more information when it becomes available.
Continuing Education Credit
Participants will receive 8 contact hours of Category 1 Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits. Continuing education credit will be provided through the North Carolina Medical Society. Certificates will be distributed at the conclusion of each session.
Locations
November 14, 2009 in Chapel Hill, UNC School of Medicine, Bondurant Hall, G010
February 27, 2010 in Gastonia, Gaston Memorial Hospital, Birthplace, Oak Room
April 24, 2010 in Asheville, Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC)
December 4, 2010 in Greenville, Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Auditorium/Brody School of Medicine 2W40
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Hotel Information
The following hotels are close to each training site. Please request "MD Training Rates" when making reservations in order to get the special discount.
Chapel Hill, November 14, 2009
Residence Inn (Book early - UNC plays football that day)
101 Erwin Rd, Chapel Hill NC
(919) 933-4848
Gastonia, February 27, 2010
Courtyard by Marriott
1856 Remount Rd, Gastonia NC
(704) 852-4411
Asheville, April 24, 2010
Courtyard by Marriott
1 Buckstone Place, Asheville NC
(828) 281-0041
Greenville, December 4, 2010
Courtyard by Marriott
2225 Stantonsburg Rd, Greenville NC
(252) 329-2900
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Registration and Fees
Registration deadlines:
- Register by November 8 for the November 14 session in Chapel Hill
- Register by February 21 for the February 27 in Gastonia
- Register by April 18 for the April 24, 2010 in Asheville
- Register by November 28 for the December 4 session in Greenville
Registration fee:
$150 (Continental breakfast, lunch and breaks will be provided. Payment should be made to NCIPH.)
Scholarships:
Full scholarships are available for physicians whose patient population includes 60% or more low income patients. Contact Emily Taylor for your voucher today, emilytaylor@unc.edu or 919-843-4118. Only 15 scholarships are available per session.
or call 919-966-4032.
Participation is limited to 50 participants based on facility capacity. These regional meetings are expected to be popular, so please register early.
Confirmation of Registration
Confirmation of registration will be done by e-mail. We will e-mail a confirmation to the e-address listed on the registration form as soon as you are officially registered in our system. If you do not have e-mail capability, we will mail a copy to your physical mailing address.
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For more information
For more information, contact Cherelle Whitfield, cwwhitfi@email.unc.edu, 919-843-9262.
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