March of Dimes Prematurity Kickoff
09-Jan-04 |
2004 Prematurity Campaign Kick-Off - On January 9, 2004 the Chapter Prematurity Campaign Kickoff breakfast was held at the Pacific Club. The 2004 Prematurity Campaign Co-chairs John Henry Felix and Bob Nickel were pleased to join chapter chair, Ivan Lui-Kwan in welcoming noted guests Lt. Governor Duke Aiona and national volunteer Charlene Lugar, wife of U.S. Senator Richard G. Lugar. Lt. Governor Aiona spoke briefly on the "Impact of Prematurity in Hawaii" and Mrs. Lugar spoke on the national March of Dimes Prematurity Campaign efforts.
Highlighted at the kickoff was the up coming March of Dimes Hawaii Chapter Prematurity Summit to be held on February 24,2004 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children 2nd floor auditorium. The keynote speaker at the summit will be Dr. Scott Berns, vice president for Chapter Programs at the March of Dimes national office. Additional participation will include Drs. Greigh Hirata, perinatalogist and Sherry Loo, neonatologist, speaking on the physicians' perspective, Dr. Cheryl Prince, MCH epidemiologist, speaking on the situation in Hawaii, selected legislators (invited) as well as a family affected by preterm birth.
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