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Breastfeeding Conference in Toronto

Another Conference Over … Another One to Come

Thanks to all the wonderful speakers and participants. The 2011 conference was a great success!! We will now begin the work to provide an equally high quality conference next year. Mark October 18th and 19th on your 2012 calendar.

Your Two-Day CERPs Certificate Needs to be Reissued

We are asking holders of the two-day CERPs certificate from the Conference to contact Martha Hackney as soon as possible to have a corrected certificate issued.

The certificate you have is missing the designation of L-CERP for the 11.5 CERPs. Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience. Thank you for your cooperation.

Please send an email with your full mailing address to:

Martha Hackney at mhackney@toronto.ca

Conference CERPs

Questions about Conference CERPs? Please contact:
Martha Hackney
Telephone:  416-397-4743
Email:  mhackney@toronto.ca

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Sylvia Segal Breastfeeding Award of Excellence for 2011

This year’s winner is Louise Guthro. Read her nomination letter.

Contact

Anne Archer at: anne.archer@sunnybrook.ca

Conference Goals

  • Realize the underlying principle of the WHO Global Strategy on Infant and Young Child feeding that “mothers and babies form an inseparable biological and social unit.”
  • Develop awareness of societal and institutional practices that impact maternal breastfeeding behaviours.
  • Explore current research that supports the development of evidence-based practice.
  • Mobilize the passion and enthusiasm of participants toward responsible action, within an ethical framework.
  • Provide opportunities for participants and speakers to network and share.