Events

Speakers:

Brandey Ackerman, RD
Medical Student,
TTUHSC – School of Medicine

Gina Akin, BS
WIC Wellness Works Senior Program Coordinator,
Dept. of Kinesiology & Health Education
The University of Texas at Austin

Jenna Anding, PhD, RD
Associate Professor & Associate Department Head,
Dept. of Nutrition & Food Science, Texas AgriLife Extension Service

Kristina Arrieta, MPH, IBCLC
Training Specialist IV,
Texas Dept. of State Health Services (DSHS)

Rosana Arruda, MS, BS
Nutritionist Consultant,
WIC – Houston Dept. of Health and Human Services

The thirteenth annual “Breastfeeding: The Gold Standard” conference is an opportunity to learn the latest evidence-based practices in the field of lactation. This outstanding conference will be held at the Hampton Inn & Suites, Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, Louisiana and provides two and one half days of excellent presentations. Our featured speakers this year include: Linda Smith, IBCLC, of Bright Future Lactation Resource Center Ltd, Theresa L.

BREASTFEEDING: A CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS is designed for use by those who care for mothers and their babies from conception through the first year of life. This includes physicians, lactation consultants, hospital nurses, clinic nurses, public health nurses, WIC counselors and dieticians.

This efficient and effective guided self-study program:

* Provides health care providers with current, concise, accurate, evidence-based information without leaving home.
* Grants continuing education credits.