News, Events & Resources

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

5:00 – 8:00 PM

Conference Registration

Welcome and Networking Reception

Join us for light hors d’oeuvres and the opportunity to meet and talk with maternal and child health stakeholders from across the United States.  We invite all conference registrants to join us for this networking opportunity!

Thursday, September 24, 2009

7:00 – 7:45 AM

Wellness Session – Light Yoga/Meditation

7:30 – 8:30 AM

Conference Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:30 – 9:00 AM

Welcome and Introductions

• HealthConnect One Staff

• James M. Galloway, MD, FACP, FACC, Regional Health Administrator, Region V, U.S. Department of Health and Human Service

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Doula Data Tech Support

Beth Pelletieri will be available in the exhibit area to answer your questions about HealthConnect One's new Doula Data System.

9:00 – 10:30 AM    

General Session - 

The Cord Blood Controversy - Donating or Banking: Who Benefits?

• Theresa Gibbs, ITxM Clinical Services
• Angela L. Hlavacek, RN, BSN, ITxM Clinical Services
• Brenda Reyes, HealthConnect One
• Dr. Tulio E. Rodriguez, Loyola University Stritch Medical Center
• Mary Schneider, Stem Cell Treatment Advocate
• Lawon Tidwell, Consultant

10:30 – 10:45 AM

Exhibits and Poster Session

10:45 – 12:00 PM     

Breakout Session 1A -

Social Inequality, Stress and Family Health

• Cynthia (Cee) Barnes- Boyd, RN, PhD, FAAN, University of Illinois at Chicago

Breakout Session 1B -

Bonding with Babies Clean and Sober: Community-based Doulas at The Haven - A Promising Practical Application

• Toni Backman, PhD., University of Colorado at Denver

Breakout Session 1C -

Environmental Toxins in Breastmilk

• Victoria Persky, MD, University of Illinois at Chicago - School of Public Health

12:00 – 12:15 PM

Exhibits and Poster Session

12:15 – 1:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 – 1:30 PM

Exhibits and Poster Session

1:30 – 3:00 PM        

General Session -

Baby-led Breasfeeding: The Neurobehavioral Basis

• Christina M. Smillie, MD, FAAB, FABM, IBCLC, Breastfeeding Resources, CT

3:00 – 3:15 PM

Exhibits and Poster Session

3:15 – 4:30 PM        

Breakout  Session 2A -

Baby-led Breastfeeding: Practical Applications

• Christina M. Smillie, MD, FAAB, FABM, IBCLC, Breastfeeding Resources, CT

Breakout Session 2B -

Comfort Measures for Pregnant and Parenting Families

• Georg’ann Cattelona, ICCE, CD (DONA), Bloomington Area Birth Services, IN
• Loretha Weisinger, Community-based Doula, Marillac House

4:30 – 7:00 PM

Soul Care

Revitalize and pamper yourself with a range of free services, including massage, artistic activities and friendly dialogue.  All conference participants are welcome to attend.  Please note that a meal will not be served at this event.  Thank you to the following people for their contributions to this event:

• Lesley Kennedy, Chicago Girls' Coalition, Soul Care Organizer
• Shonettia Monique, Licensed Massage Therapist
• Adina Reichlin, Breathebodyworks
• Nikki Zaleski, Teaching Artist                                                                                                        

Friday, September 25, 2009

8:30 – 9:00 AM

Continental Breakfast

9:00 – 10:15 AM      

General Session -

Creating A Baby-Friendly Hospital Setting

• Janet Tolle, St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL
• Brenda Reyes, HealthConnect One

10:15 – 10:30 AM

Exhibits and Poster Session

10:30 – 11:45 AM   

General Session -

Motivation for Change - Best Practices to Galvanize Groups

An Interactive Workshop presented by Community Organizing and Family Issues:

• Rosazlia Grillier
• Alicia Gregorio
• Kellie Magnuson
• Graciela Suarez Villarreal

11:45 – 12:00 PM

Lunch

Collect box lunches for a "working lunch."

12:00 – 1:15 PM    

General Session -

Telling Your Story to Create Change

• Megan Carney
• Laura McAlpine, LCSW, McAlpine Consulting

1:15 – 1:30 PM

Reflection and Closing

• HealthConnect One Staff