Breastfeeding Update for Professionals

Friday, May 18, 2012 | 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Smullin Center | RVMC Campus (click for directions)  

  

Registration

Register Online

Early registration discount if received by April 1. No refunds after April 30.

 

About the Conference

This conference will present the most current lactation research and practice issues for health professionals.

Information obtained can be used to promote and support breastfeeding in any clinical situation.

Continuing Education Credit

This event is eligible for Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERP) and Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits.

Our Presenter

Dr Jane Heinig

Dr. Jane Heinig, PhD, IBCLC is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant on the faculty in the Department of Nutrition at University of California, Davis, where she conducts research in the areas of public health nutrition, clinical lactation, nutrition education, program evaluation, policy development, and infant nutrition, growth, and development. She received her PhD in nutrition science from UC Davis in 1992 with minors in statistics and physiological chemistry. She became an IBCLC in 1993 and was part of the study team that collected data for the World Health Organization Growth Reference, which was recently recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control for use in the United States. Dr. Heinig also serves as the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Human Lactation, is the executive director of the UC Davis Human Lactation Center, and is a graduate adviser for the master's degree program in maternal and child nutrition at UC Davis. She has published widely in the scientific literature and is a member of the International Lactation Consultant Association, the American Public Health Association, and the International Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation. She is also a co-author of the UC Davis– based blog Secrets of Baby Behavior.

Lodging

A reduced rate for conference attendees is available from SpringHill Suites by Marriott. Please mention the conference when making reservations by calling (541) 842-8080 or online at http://marriott.com/MFRSH.

About the Area

The Rogue Valley is a well-known resort destination nestled between the Siskiyou and Cascade mountains.  Among our natural splendors are Crater Lake National Park and Oregon Caves National Monument. Outdoor  adventure includes rafting on the Wild and Scenic Rogue River as well as fishing and hiking. The famous Harry and David has its headquarters here. Shopping opportunities  abound in the historic Old West town of Jacksonville and in Ashland, home of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Cultural events are ongoing and include Oregon's award-winning wineries, which provide tasting and dining. We invite you to extend your stay.

To learn more about the area, please visit the Medford Chamber at: http://www.visitmedford.org/