Wednesday, November 14, 2007: Holyoke (Springfield)

The Massachusetts Prematurity Summit 2007 aims to increase awareness among women, families and health providers about how healthy lifestyles may reduce the risk and consequences of prematurity in Massachusetts.

Objectives

1. Highlight the serious and increasing incidence of prematurity in Massachusetts
2. Promote prevention and risk-reduction strategies
3. Understand the impact of racial and cultural disparities on prematurity.
4. Identify resources available to women, families and health providers

The Summit includes seminars--given by nationally recognized leaders in the field--on topics that cover how prematurity is affected by age, smoking, oral health, nutrition, domestic violence and other factors as well as the role of institutions in promoting healthy lifestyles. (Please see event schedule below.)

We expect the Prematurity Summit (Springfield) will attact 100 participants including maternal and child health physicians, nurses, dentists, hygienists, case managers, nutritionists, social workers, childbirth educators, community health workers, educators and other health professionals.

If you have any questions, please contact Russell Ruthen at ruthen@htmla.com or 508 366-9066.

Thank you!

Click button below to register for Holyoke (Springfield) only.

Click here for information/registration for Boston.

Click here for information/registration for Preemie for a Day, Boston.

“The Impact Of Domestic Violence On Prematurity And Advances In Preventing Domestic Violence”
Michelle Decker, MPH
Department of Society, Human Development, and Health
Harvard School of Public Health

"The Impact Of Substance Abuse On Prematurity And Advances In Cessation"
Enid Watson, M.Div.
Director
Screening & Early Identification
Insitute for Health & Recovery

“The Impact Of Oral Health On Prematurity And Advances In Dental Care”
Ananda P. Dasanayake, BDS, MPH, PhD, FACE* and
Renee Samelson, MD, MPH**
*Professor and Director
Graduate Program In Clinical Research
New York University College Of Dentistry
**Associate Clinical Professor
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Albany Medical College

Sponsors and Exhibitors

If your organization has interest in participating in this event as an exhibitor or sponsor, please contact Russell Ruthen at ruthen@htmla.com or 508 366-9066.

Registration

Registration fee includes refreshments and is non-refundable.

$30 Fee for Registration and Nursing CEUs

$30 Fee for Registration and Social Work CEUs

$30 Fee for Registration and Dentist / Dental Hygienist CEUs

$30 Fee for Registration and Early Intervention CEUs

$15 Fee for Registration Only

$5 Fee for Student Registration

A limited number of scholarships are available for the event. Please contact Russell Ruthen at ruthen@htmla.com or 508 366-9066.

Thank you!

Rte I-91 to exit 15: Lower Westfield Road/Holyoke-Ingleside exit toward Ingleside/Old Westfield Road. Right off exit to intersection (Homestead Avenue). Turn left at intersection (Homestead Avenue, which becomes Whitney Avenue). Cross over railroad tracks to 361 Whitney Avenue on the right. There is a Baystate Health System sign on the lawn before the driveway. Drive to end of building, park and enter through the second floor entrance.

From the South: 

Rte I-91 to exit 15: Lower Westfield Road/Holyoke-Ingleside exit toward Ingleside/Old Westfield Road. Left off exit to intersection (Homestead Avenue). Turn left at intersection (Homestead Avenue, which becomes Whitney Avenue).  Cross over railroad tracks to 361 Whitney Avenue on the right. There is a Baystate Health System sign on the lawn before the driveway. Drive to end of building, park and enter through the second floor entrance.

From Bradley International Airport: 

Take CT-20E to I-91N towards Springfield. Take Rte I-91 to exit 15:Lower Westfield Road/Holyoke-Ingleside exit toward Ingleside/Old Westfield Road.  Left off exit to intersection (Homestead Avenue). Turn left at intersection (Homestead Avenue, which becomes Whitney Avenue). Cross over railroad tracks to 361 Whitney Avenue on the right. There is a Baystate Health System sign on the lawn before the driveway. Drive to end of building, park and enter through the second floor entrance.