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Improving the Grade - A Conference Promoting Healthy Birth Outcomes
Columbus, Ohio
 
Improving the Grade:
Promoting Healthy Birth Outcomes through the Prevention of Prematurity, Birth Defects, and Infant Mortality.

This two day conference will explore the latest information, research, and advances in promoting healthy birth outcomes, specifically preconception/interconception and prenatal care. The conference also will address infant mortality and caring for the neonate with special health needs.


This conference will provide professional education to physicians, nurses, public health professionals, social workers, dietitians, and other allied health professionals. The conference will feature national keynote speakers, workshop presenters, exhibitors, and poster presenters.

For more information, contact Becky Johnson-Rescola at bjohnson-rescola@marchofdimes.com or 216-643-3330 or 1-800-686-2323.

 



Date: Monday
November 16, 2009 -

Tuesday
November 17, 2009

 

Location: The Columbus Airport Marriott
1375 N. Cassady Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43219
 
  Phone: Marriott: 1-800-491-5717 (ask for MOD Room Rate)
 
2009 Health Leadership Awards Luncheon

Improving the Grade Conference brochure

Exhibitor Opportunities
Tickets & Sponsorship: Conference costs

$200
Two day conference: Includes all keynote and workshop sessions, meals, evening reception on November 16 and Health Leadership Awards luncheon on November 17

$150
Monday, November 16 evening reception ONLY and full day conference Tuesday, November 17: Includes hors d’oeuvres, poster presentations, and keynote address by Dr. Arthur James on November 16 and all keynote and workshop sessions, meals, and Health Leadership Awards luncheon on November 17. A great choice for people traveling to Columbus for the second day of the conference.

$125
Monday, November 16 ONLY: Includes all keynote and workshop sessions, meals, and evening reception on November 16

$125
Tuesday, November 17 ONLY: Includes all keynote and workshop sessions, meals, and Health Leadership Awards luncheon on November 17

$160
Monday, November 16 and Health Leadership Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, November 17: Includes all keynote and workshop sessions, meals, and evening reception on November 16; and lunch, Health Leadership Awards presentation, and keynote address by Dr. James Collins on Tuesday, November 17.

$30
Monday, November 16 evening reception ONLY: Includes hors d’oeuvres, poster presentations, and keynote address by Dr. Arthur James

$40
Tuesday November 17 Health Leadership Awards luncheon ONLY: Includes lunch, Health Leadership Awards presentation,  and keynote address by Dr. James Collins

Free
Ohio Perinatal Quality Collaborative workshop ONLY on Monday, November 16 at 1:15 PM

Pay by credit card online or send a check to the attention of Becky Johnson Rescola, March of Dimes, 5425 Warner Rd, Suite 10, Cleveland OH 44125. Make checks payable to March of Dimes.

All conference registrants will receive a confirmation letter from the Ohio March of Dimes. Please contact us if you do not receive your confirmation letter prior to November 1.

Secure your reservation by visiting the Marriott or calling 1-800-491-5717 (ask for MOD room rate).  Room rates are $129 per night (before tax).

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