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Breastfeeding Strategy Track: Kick-off

Monday, May 6, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:15 PMFloor 7, Augusta Ballrooms C and D

Learning Objectives:

During this strategy track, attendees will:

  • Identify common facilitators and barriers to implementation of breastfeeding support in hospitals, community organizations, & worksites. 
  • Identify factors that contribute to establishing strong continuity of care networks. 
  • Determine where your activities fit into the context of the Continuity of Care Blueprint. 
  • Review the phases of implementation for continuity of care related to specific milestones and measures.

Agenda:

1:30 – 2:30PM. Getting to Know You and Your Continuity of Care Network
Speakers, Facilitators, TA Providers:

  • Emily Bernard, MA, PsyD (cand), IBCLC, Director, Before and After Baby
  • Talei Moore, BA Program Analyst, National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
  • Freweyni Gemerew, MPH, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Senior Program Analyst, NACCHO
  • Carol MacGowan, MPH, RDN, LDN, Deputy Chief, Nutrition Branch, DNPAO, CDC

Breastfeeding Technical Assistance Group/CDC Staff:

  • Erica Anstey, PhD, MA, CLC, Health Scientist, Program Development and Evaluation Branch, DNPAO, CDC
  • Diane Roberts Ayers, MPH, RD, CLE, Public Health Advisor, Program Development and Evaluation Branch, DNPAO, CDC
  • Arielle Shiver, MPH, Health Scientist, Program Development and Evaluation Branch, DNPAO, CDC
  • Shawntay Gadson, MHA, MBA, IBCLC, Public Health Breastfeeding Specialist, McKing Consulting Corporation
  • Mary Ellen Grap, MPH, ORISE Fellow, Nutrition Branch, DNPAO, CDC

2:30 – 2:35PM. Short Break

2:35 – 3:00PM. Getting to Know Your Continuity of Care Network
Large group and roundtable discussions
Speakers:

  • Emily Bernard, MA, PsyD (cand), IBCLC, Director, Before and After Baby
  • Talei Moore, BA Program Analyst, NACCHO
  • Freweyni Gemerew, MPH, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Senior Program Analyst, NACCHO
  • Breastfeeding Technical Assistance Group/CDC Staff

3:00 – 3:15PM. Breastfeeding Evaluation Milestones and Measures: Starting with the end in mind
Speakers:

  • Emily Bernard, MA, PsyD (cand), IBCLC, Director, Before and After Baby
  • Talei Moore, BA Program Analyst, NACCHO
  • Freweyni Gemerew, MPH, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Senior Program Analyst, NACCHO
  • Breastfeeding Technical Assistance Group/CDC Staff