Protecting the Legacy

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

HAAF November Newsletter

The HAAF November Newsletter is now available online.

You can visit our website at www.HAAFII.org or click here

Make a New Year's Resolution to begin your Lactation Education!

Birthing, Bonding & Breastfeeding Presents Certified Lactation Educator Training

The three-day intensive lactation training fulfills the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative and US Core Competencies requirements. It is a wonderful refresher course and a valuable training for anyone working with moms and babies. Nurses often take the course to gain lactation knowledge while earning 24 Continuing Education Units. The three-day training provides an excellent overview of lactation and supplies the education and training a Lactation Educator or Peer Counselor should receive.

This interactive training stresses counseling and educating families on the importance of breastfeeding. Class participants enjoy role-playing, exposure to excellent resources and practical application. This course gives an overview of the following:

• Goals & Roles of the Lactation Educator

• Historical Views of Breastfeeding

• Anatomical, Physiological & Hormonal Aspects of Lactation

• Risks of Formula Feeding

• Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding

• Breastfeeding in the Hospital and at Home

• Maternal/Infant Challenges

• When and Who to Refer Breastfeeding Moms to for Additional Help

Location: Desert Regional Medical Center in beautiful Palm Springs, California

Instructor: Christy Jo Hendricks, IBCLC, CD(DONA), CAPPA CLE Faculty

Christy Jo brings over 20 years teaching experience to the classroom. She has a passion for education and helping others reach their goals. She created the Grow Our Own Lactation Consultant/IBCLC Prep Course (which has been instrumental in training hundreds of new IBCLCs), and has received the Presidential Volunteer Award, Who’s Who among Teachers Award, Phyllis Klaus Award for Promoting the Infant/Parent Bond from DONA International and the ABBEY (Above and Beyond) from Riverside County. Christy Jo is a member of Breastfeeding Coalitions, DONA, CAPPA, DASC, La Leche League, LactSpeak, and is a registered Ambassador for WIC.

When: January 13-15, 2012

Contact: Christy Jo Hendricks

Telephone: 1 951-809-7827

Website: Birthing, Bonding & Breastfeeding

www.birthingandbreastfeeding.com

Email: mommymilk@msn.com

CERPS: 24

Cost: $ 400-425

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Bill Gates Scholarship

Eligibility:

Gates' non-profit organization is giving away 1,000 scholarships for the 2012 school season. Bill Gates' Millennium Scholarship Program (GMS) will select 1,000 talented students next year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. Scholars will also be provided with personal and professional development through their leadership programs along with academic support throughout their college career.

The program, funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established to provide outstanding low income minority students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any area of interest. To date, the program has given scholarships to more than 15,000 students. Continuing scholars may request funding for a graduate degree program in one of the following disciplines: education engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science

Contact: To apply, visit http://www.gmsp.org

Deadline: The deadline for submitting an application is Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Friday, October 7, 2011

Upcoming Events and Annoucements

This email contains the following “Events and Announcements”:

1. CHC Health Reform Webinar on Consumer Education – All CHJ members and supporters are welcomed and encouraged to participate in the latest installment of CHC’s yearlong webinar series dedicated to health reform implementation in California. Getting Ready for Health Reform: Consumer Education and Engagement will explore steps being taken to educate consumers about ACA implementation in CA, and engage them in debate on elements currently taking place. Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 2:00pm-3:30pm.

2. Important Stakeholder Meetings: Medi-Cal Physician Visit Limits and Medicaid Eligibility Requirements – Take part in two important stakeholder meetings on proposed changes to Medicaid. Stakeholder Meeting on Physician Office & Clinic Visit Limitation for Medi-Cal Beneficiaries on Wednesday, September 28^th, 2011. Review of the Proposed Medicaid Eligibility Regulations on Friday, September 30^th, 2011.

3. Policy Conference: The Challenge of Achieving the America’s Dream in California – Join Assembly member Holly Mitchell for an important conference of the Legislative Black Caucus on Friday, September 30^th, 2011 through Saturday, October 1^st, 2011 at the LAX Westin Hotel.

4. AIA|LA design symposium: DESIGNING HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES – The American Institute of Architects invites you to a symposium to discuss innovative strategies, resources, tools and policies that can help create healthier communities. Friday, October 7^th, 2011, 8:00am -12:30pm at 100 W 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

5. Grand Opening: The New MLK Center for Public Health – Join 2^nd District Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas in a celebration of transformation for the new public health center facility joining the MLK health campus in South LA. Friday, October 7^th, 2011 from 9:30am-11:30am, 11833 S. Wilmington Ave., Los Angeles, CA.

6. Strving for Health Equity in the Era of Health Reform – Join the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research for a program that delves into the challenges of implementing health reform in California most vulnerable communities. Thursday, October 20^th, 2011 from 8:00am-4:00pm at The Center at Cathedral Plaza, 555 West Temple St., Los Angeles, 90012.

7. 2^nd District Initiative to Lower STI Rates: On Monday, September 19^th, 2^nd District Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas held a press conference announcing partnerships and plan to lower the rates of STI’s/STD’s in the area. You may view all related documents, including the press release, Fact Sheets, and charts via the link below, on via the Supervisor’s website at: http://ridley-thomas.lacounty.gov/

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

FREE Media Arts Program

Calarts Community Arts Partnership (CAP) The city of Los Angeles department of cultural affairs, and Sony pictures entertainment collaborate to present the sony pictures media arts program (SPMAP)

If you like to dram or want to learn how to make your own cartoons and videos, then this FREE animation and media arts program is for you!

This FREE animation program is for kids ages 10-14. They'll teach you how to write, animate, direct and edit you own animated short film, They'll show you special techniques to make your drawings and favorite objects come alive. For a grand finale, your film will be shown on the big screen at an event for everyone on the class and your family!

The only FREE animation program for kids in all of Los Angeles...

Locations:

Banning's Landing Community Center

100 East Water Street, Wilmington, CA 90744

TEL: (310) 522-2015

October 3 - December 14, 2011 & January18 - June 13, 2012

Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:00 - 7:00pm

Watts Towers Art Center

1727 East 107th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90002

TEL: (213) 485-1795

October 1 - December 17, 2011 & January 18 - June 16, 2012

Wednesday, 4:00 - 7:00pm and Saturdays, 11:00am - 2:00pm