Event Description
Topic
Recognizing the Importance of Human Milk and Breastfeeding
Presented By
Deborah Sandrock, MD, FAAP, IBCLC,
director, The Center for Newborn Care and
Breastfeeding Support, Center for the Urban Child, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children;
assistant professor of pediatrics
Nikki Lee, RN, BSN, IBCLC,
lactation consultant, Philadelphia Department
of Public Health
Gail M. Herrine, MD, IBCLC,
associate professor of obstetrics, gynecology and
reproductive sciences,
Lewis Katz School of Medicine;
medical director of postpartum
and lactation,
Temple University Hospital
Sara B. Kinsman, MD, PhD,
director of maternal, child and family health,
Philadelphia Department of Public Health
Jane E. McGowan, MD,
medical director, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit,
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children;
professor of pediatrics and associate chair
for research
Katie E. McPeak, MD,
medical director, primary care,
Center for the Urban Child, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children;
assistant professor of pediatrics
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify the steps the Philadelphia Department of Health has taken
in recent years to support and encourage breastfeeding
- Describe the data/evidence regarding the health benefits of
breastfeeding for both mothers and infants
-
Enumerate the resources available at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
and in the community for breastfeeding education and support
Target Audience
Physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing personnel, fellows, residents and medical students
Continuing Medical Education Credits
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the
accreditation requirements and policies of the PA Medical Society. St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is accredited by
the Pennsylvania Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Christopher’s Hospital for
Children designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only
the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity.
Disclosure
Speakers and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing medical education
activities sponsored by St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children are expected to disclose to the audience whether they do
or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their
presentation(s). Jane McGowan has disclosed that her husband has served as an engineering consultant on MRI
projects for St. Jude Medical, MedComp, Abbott, International Medical Devices and CVRx. Any real or apparent conflict
of interest has been reviewed and resolved for this activity through the Office for CME disclosure review process. All
other speakers have nothing to disclose for this live event.
Additional Information
Continental breakfast is available at 7:30 a.m. outside DiGeorge Center. Parking passes for visiting physicians are available. |
