PA AAP EPIC®: Breastfeeding Education, Support and Training (BEST) Breastfeeding Summit 2019

May 16, 2019
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 8.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 8.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
05/16/2022
Course expires: 
06/30/2022
Event starts: 
05/16/2019 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
05/16/2019 - 4:30pm EDT

 

Disclaimer Statement

The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses

PA
United States
  • Michael Goodstein, MD, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine / General Neonatology- Wellspan York Hospital
  • Debra Bingham, Associate Professor for Healthcare Quality and Safety Partnerships, Professional Education, and Practice- University of Maryland School of Nursing
  • Mary Kish CRNP, IBCLC | Jefferson Hospital Pittsburgh
  • Marianne D Bittle | Hospital University of Pennsylvania    
  •  Shanna M. Williams, Director of Social Work Counseling Services, Clinical Assistant Professor, Widener University Center for Social Work
  • Amy Maddalena, DO, The Breastfeeding Center of Pittsburgh at Kids Plus Pediatrics
  • Diane Spatz, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, Professor of Perinatal Nursing and Helen M. Shearer Term Professor of Nutrition, Nurse Researcher, Director, Lactation Program, Director, Mothers’ Milk Bank, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
  • Mary Kawan, Karabots Pediatric Care Center, West Philadelphia
  • Jabina Coleman, LSW, MSW, IBCLC, Owner, LIFE House Lactation & Perinatal Services, Co-Founder, Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for Women of Color
  • Carolina Alshon, Bilingual MSW, LSW, CLC, Delaware County Breastfeeding Coalition
  • Robin Frees, BA, CHt, IBCLC, Chester County Hospital
  • Beverly Curtis, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Breastfeeding Medicine Practitioner,Keystone Health
  • Deborah A. Sandrock, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics- Drexel University College of Medicine, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
  •  Beverly Curtis,Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Breastfeeding Medicine Practitioner, Keystone Health

Parent Panel - Stories from Real Mothers/Partners - Listen and Learn from the Real Experts
1. Alexa J Raible
2. Shanna M. Williams
3. Paige E Tibbs and Mosi Tibbs
4. Samantha Pierpoint

Faculty Disclosure 

No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any proprietary entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients to disclose. 

Jointly Sponsored  

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Pittsburgh and the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

Physician (CME) 

The University of Pittsburgh School designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Nursing (CNE)

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 15.0 contact hours.

Other Healthcare Professionals 

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity. 

Available Credit

  • 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 8.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 8.00 Attendance
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