4th Annual State Breastfeeding Summit

Join us on May 18th as we work together to achieve the Healthy People 2020 Breastfeeding Goals for Illinois.

Special Guest Presenter: Kiran Katira

Kiran Katira is an East-African Indian, born in Kenya and rasied in England.  She received her Ph.D. in Educational Thought and Socio-Cultural Studies from the University of New Mexico.  For the past 18 years she has worked with NM communities through the University of New Mexico's Community Engagement Center, where she facilitates the leadership development of local university students serving in thirty community-based projects.  She is also a trainer-in-training with the People's Institute for Survival and Beyond and an active member of Families United for Education.  Kiran teaches university courses, which focus on antiracist-education, community-based research, and peace and justice.

Kiran has no actual or potential competing interest or affiliation in relation to this program.

Cost:  There is no cost to attend this workshop.

Date:  May 18, 2017

Time:  Registration is at 9:30 am and the program is from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Lodging:

Carpenter’s Street Hotel

525 North Sixth Street

Springfield, IL 62702

Phone (888) 779-9100

$89 Double or King

Mention: Breastfeeding Summit

Cut-off Date: April 17, 2017

Wyndham Springfield City Centre

700 E. Adams Street

Springfield, IL 62701

217-789-1530

$70 Single, $85 Double

Mention Dove Center Breastfeeding Summit

Cut-off date: April 26, 2017 

To make reservations, simply click on the link and proceed with the normal reservation making process. https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/groups/dove-center-breast-feeding-summit 

Please note:  Registration is by invitation only -- please contact your Regional Task Force for additional information.

Application for CEU for RN, RD and IBCLC has been submitted.

A confirmation email will be sent to all registrants prior to the event.

For questions, contact:  Brenda.Matthews@illinois.gov or Melanie.Eader@illinios.gov