The Florida Association for Infant Mental Health’s 12th Annual Conference June 12 in Tampa will highlight the topic, Trauma & Toxic Stress. Following the FAIMH conference is the 2013 Early Childhood Conference June 13-14, also in Tampa. The FAIMH conference will feature two keynote speakers: Neil W. Boris, M.D., a professor of Psychiatry at the… Read More
New data from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention reveals a 12 percent decline in the national infant mortality rate from 2005 to 2011. The data found the infant mortality rate decreased the most among non-Hispanic black women (16 percent). Infant mortality rates among Hispanic women showed the least decline (9 percent). There were… Read More
The National Premature Infant Health Coalition (NPIHC) will host its annual summit May 4-11 both in-person and virtually. The free event, held in Washington D.C., will feature educational sessions by webinar or live Facebook chat to maximize the summit’s reach. This year’s speakers and topics include: “Enhancing Safety and Outcomes With Evidence-Based Practices” presented by Dr. Alan… Read More
It’s Only Natural, Mother’s Love, Mother’s Milk is a new promotional campaign that educates African-American mothers about the importance of breastfeeding for both their health and the health of their baby. The national promotion was launched by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Office of Women’s Health is in response to the low breastfeeding initiation rates… Read More
The March of Dimes’ Prematurity Prevention Network will host a 2-part live Webinar Series: “MAKING THE CONNECTION: Effectively Integrating Professional and Patient Perinatal Resources” this May. Part 1: Professional Resources will take place Wednesday May 1 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and will feature speakers: Beth A. Collins Sharp, PhD, RN Senior Advisor for Women’s… Read More