Nebraska Breastfeeding Coalition

2012 Teleconference Series

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Title: "Baby Steps to Baby Friendly: Implementing Joint Commission's Exclusive Breastfeeding Core Measure"
Guest Speaker: Laura Wilwerding, M.D., IBCLC
Date:  February 29, 2012
Time:  12 PM – 1 PM CST

Teleconference Objectives:

• Learn the 10 steps to achieving baby friendly status.
• Discover practical tools for hospitals to comply with the Joint Commission's exclusive breastfeeding core measure.
• Learn how to use the Partners N Health website to help your organization with strategic planning for implementing Joint Commission’s breastfeeding core measure.

Speaker Bio:

Laura Wilwerding, M.D., I.B.C.L.C, F.A.A.P., F.A.B.M.

Dr. Wilwerding is a full time pediatrician and mother of four daughters. She is a Clinical Associate Professor in the department of Pediatrics at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) with her primary practice located in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. A breastfeeding medicine expert, she is an internationally board certified lactation consultant (2008), and serves as the Nebraska American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Chapter Breastfeeding Coordinator (2001-present). She is also involved in the Nebraska Breastfeeding Coalition and serves on the Leadership Team. As a fellow of the International Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, she has access to a global network of breastfeeding experts. Dr. Wilwerding also serves on the Partners N Health Advisory Group. She teaches medical students and residents both clinically and through lecture at UNMC.

NOTE: A limited number of teleconference lines are available. To register, RSVP via email with your name, organization, and email address to Betsey Heidrick: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . A follow-up email will be sent with call-in information and PowerPoint slides the morning of the call.

For more information about Partners N Health, visit www.partnersnhealth.org