Professionals in the maternal/child/family health field are invited to join the Infant Feeding Collaborative Launch Event on Thursday, May 15.
This initiative, which is managed by Beverly’s PGH, aims to bring together professionals and organizations in a dedicated effort to support infant feeding practices and ensure that babies are fed.
This event will feature:
A distinguished panel of speakers
Dr. Marcia Klein-Patel: System Chair, Women's Institute Allegheny Health Network
Amy Shannon: Director of SDOH Strategy and Operations, Highmark Health
Diana Byas: Manager, Maternity Care Management UPMC Health Plan
Dr. Patrick Tate: Pediatrician, UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics
Kate Brennan: Director of Operations, NurturePA Inc.
Renae Green: Lead Lactation Consultant, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Jeaonna Hodges: Lead Doula, The Birth Circle of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Collaborative discussions about the current landscape of infant feeding
Thought-provoking conversations that will pave the way for future initiatives
Review data from an infant feeding survey conducted with more than 500 families supported through Beverly's PGH services in Southwestern PA
The event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at CoLab18, located at 100 S. Commons, Suite 100, in Pittsburgh.
Those interested in attending should reserve their spot today.