Healthy Start’s 2019 Spring Workshop Maternal and Infant Health

Healthy Start of Brevard hosted its Spring Workshop on Friday, February 9, 2019 at the Florida Department of Health – Bill Posey Conference Center in Viera, Florida. Our speakers from Nemours Children’s Health System presented on maternal and infant health as it relates to postpartum depression, CMV infections during pregnancy, and genetic disorders in infants.

Dr. Armando Fuentes’ and Dr. Jane lerardi’s knowledge and expertise on these topics were beneficial to all that attended. We appreciate their dedication to educating our community partners and making this workshop a successful event.


SPEAKERS:

Depression During Pregnancy and Postpartum 
– Dr. Armando Fuentes, MD
Chair of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Nemours Children’s Health System

CMV Infections During Pregnancy
– Dr. Armando Fuentes, MD
Chair of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Nemours Children’s Health System

Common Genetic Disorders in the Newborn 
– Dr. Jane lerardi, MD
Medical Director of the Nemours Florida Partnerships


3 CEU Credits were approved for: Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, Teachers, Nutritionists, and Nurses (RNs, LPNs, CNAs, ARNPs, Midwives).  CEUs were provided by Children’s Home Society of Florida BAP #109-Exp: 03/31/19, Brevard Public Schools, and Brevard County Health Department FBN 50-255

A special thank you to Intercoastal Insurance, Inc and Imperial Expressions for sponsoring the workshop.  Thank you for your continued support in Healthy Start and the moms and babies of Brevard County!

For more information on our next workshop, call 321-634-6101.