This important workshop introduces ‘newer’ OB nurse to the basics of fetal heart rate monitoring. Attendees will receive information on the most current National Institute on Child Health and Development (NICHD) terminology that will allow them to provide evidence-based strip interpretation and nursing interventions.

Please click here to register for this critical workshop on Basic Electronic Fetal Monitering

A special invitation from:

Mariella Flores
Lead Coalition Coordinator

Just like to send out a  friendly reminder regarding the next Lead Coalition meeting schedule for Tuesday January 11, 2011 from 10am-12pm.  The meeting will be at the Human Services Department, 27 Warren St. Somerville, NJ.

Our guest speaker will be Dr. Ted Lidsky, who will discuss the effects of low-level lead exposure and the neurological damage caused during brain development. Dr. Lidsky currently works for Department of Psychobiology New York State Institute For Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities, Staten Island, NY.
I encourage everyone to attend and also invite any one you feel could benefit from hearing Dr. Lidsky speak.  Continental breakfast provided, please rsvp!

RSVP
Phone:732-363-5400, x25

PS

You can also hear Dr. Lidsky in May. Click here for the promotional flyer.

The NOFAS Weekly Roundup features news articles, research, event announcements, new materials and other highlights from around the world of FASD. The Roundup also includes the latest news from NOFAS and a link to the Calendar of Events page on the NOFAS website.

FEATURES

Taking a stand against FAS

This public health initiative began in Illinois in 2003 using FASD materials provided by NOFAS. Through the leadership of NOFAS Illinois (Trinity Services, Inc.) the initiative continues this year.

Article, The Herald News, January 2, 2011

Stay Healthy during the Holidays: Avoid Binge Drinking

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend safe alcohol consumption during the holiday season.

Article, Food Consumer, December 30, 2010

Pregnant Women with Health Problems Need Care, Not Incarceration

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists released a statement advocating for treatment for pregnant women with addictions, rather than incarceration.

Article, Medical News Today, December 21, 2010

January is Birth Defects Prevention Month

The 2011 Birth Defects Prevention Month theme is “Medication Use Before, During, and After Pregnancy” and is sponsored by The National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN).

Announcement, National Birth Defects Prevention Network, December 2010

Effective April 2010, contractors property owners and maintenance staff performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.
Register NOW for the  Two Day FREE Lead Training.

BabyLegs Recalls Baby Socks and Leg Warmers with Heart Appliqué Due to Choking Hazard. You can get more information on this product recall by clicking this link.

S.T.A.B.L.E.
Method for Newborn Transport

This one day course provides concise guidelines of neonatal pre-transport stabilization activities to be employed by hospital caregivers in a format that optimizes retention and recall of those activities.

This program is designed for any health professional involved with pre-transport stabilization of neonates including L&D nurses, postpartum and well baby nurses, ER nurses involved with sick neonates or infants delivered at home and then admitted, respiratory therapists, ER and other professionals will also benefit from this course.

Click this link for more information and registration for the S.T.A.B.L.E course in New Jersey