MBC Annual Conference 2024

Start
9 Oct 2024
8:00 AM
End
10 Oct 2024
1:00 PM
Location
McNamara Alumni Center; 200 Oak Street S.E., Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55455
Registered
146 registrants

Registration

MBC Member Rate - Both Days – $220.00
MBC Member Rate Wednesday – $135.00
MBC Member Rate Thursday – $85.00
Non-Member General Admission - Both Days – $250.00
Non-Member General Admission Wednesday – $165.00
Non-Member General Admission Thursday – $115.00
Planners/Staff/Sponsors/Speakers
Student Rate Both Days – $165.00
Verification of enrollment may be requested.
Student Rate Wednesday – $120.00
Verification of enrollment may be requested.
Student Rate Thursday – $70.00
Verification of enrollment may be requested.
U of MN Physicians Both Days – $200.00
Faculty/staff physicians, CNMs, NPs, PAs, and administrators
U of MN Physicians Wednesday – $150.00
Faculty/staff physicians, CNMs, NPs, PAs, and administrators
UM Physicians Thursday – $50.00
Faculty/staff physicians, CNMs, NPs, PAs, and administrators

MBC Annual Conference 2024

October 9-10, 2024
McNamara Alumni Center
University of Minnesota - East Bank Campus
200 SE Oak St, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Co-hosted by the University of Minnesota Medical School -
Department of Pediatrics

Featuring...

Keynote speakers:

Dr. LaVonne Moore, DNP, FACNM, WHNP-BC, IBCLC, "It's a Chocolate Thang!" (bridging gaps in lactation care for Black Minnesota families)
Dr. Ann Witt, MD, IBCLC, FABM, “Lactation Care: A Primary Care Affair” and “Acute Breast Pain in the First Weeks: A Lens on Early Access to Care”

Plenary sessions:

• Jerriah Williams, Irth Community Engagement Coordinator, "Bridging Patient Experiences & Outcome Gaps for Black and Brown Birthing People through Irth"

• Marcia McCoy, MPH, IBCLC, "Unmet Needs and Missed Opportunities for Evidence-Based Care: The MBC Perinatal Experiences Study"

• Barbara King, IBCLC, and Next Gen Lactation Panel, “Next Gen Lactation: Creating a Diverse Lactation Workforce in Minnesota"

• Cresta Jones, MD, FACOG, FASAM, "Breastfeeding and Substance Use: A Review of Current Evidence”

• Linda Dech, MPH, IBCLC and Jason Foss, MPH, "Minnesota Pasteurized Donor Human Milk: Addressing Perceptions and Access"

Workshops:

Leah Jordan, MD, "Trauma-Informed Lactation Care In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Special Care Nursery"
Jenna Erickson, CNM, IBCLC and Jess Dressen, LPN, IBCLC, Southwest Minnesota Lactation, "Bridging Gaps in Care for Rural Minnesota Families"
Lindsey Wimmer, DNP, RN, CPNP, PHN, CPLC, Star Legacy Foundation, "Lactation Care for Minnesota Families Experiencing Pregnancy & Infant Loss"
Stephanie Lacey, RN, IBCLC and Panel, "EMPower Staff Training and Simulations for Culturally-Competent Lactation Care"

Networking Social Hour and Exhibits with Cash Bar:
Wednesday, 4:30 - 6 p.m. in the Heritage Gallery

Silent Auction
To donate an item or service, email a description, photo and estimated value to Tipper at eventplanning@mnbreastfeedingcoalition.org.
To bid on an item, go to https://givebutter.com/c/mbc2024 and click on "Auction" at the top of the page.

10 CEUs
10 CERPs - Long-Term Provider No. CLT 122-05

Post-Conference Event (OPTIONAL):

Tour of Minnesota Milk Bank for Babies
Roseville, MN
Thursday, October 10, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

(There is no charge for this event but advance registration is required. Space is limited to 80 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Transportation is not provided. Address and directions will be sent to those who register).

Please visit our conference webpage periodically to see event details as they develop.