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Since 2010, the PABR has been honoring area Physicians and Nurse-Practitioners with its Baby Friendly Practitioner Awards in order to bring recognition to their outstanding breastfeeding support. Winners are nominated by the families they serve or by other health-care providers. Receiving this award gives a wider audience to the contributions of these providers in the promotion of breastfeeding as an integral part of a healthy lifestyle for babies and mothers and speaks highly to their dedication to the health of families across the Paris area. Awards are presented at our annual dinner seminar for Physicians and Nurse Practitioners. We also acknowledge the contributions of the nominees for this coveted award for their ongoing efforts to support breastfeeding in the Greater Parisland Community.
Winning this award speaks highly to the dedication of these area physicians to the promotion of breastfeeding as an integral part of a healthy lifestyle for babies and mothers.
the PABR will recognize their contributions to the health of families across the Paris area and present their awards during the Dinner Seminar for Physicians and Nurse-Practioners, “The Tongue-Tie Controversey” on April 23, 2012. See below for more details.
The Winners:
Dr. Ann Borders, MD
Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Paris, IL
Dr. Rosalind Downing, MD
Woodridge Clinic
Woodridge, IL
Dr. Donald Fisher, MD
Libertyville and Antioch, IL
Advocate Condell Medical Center
Dr. Jeffrey, George, DO
Neonatology
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
Dr. Andrew Sagan, MD
Swedish Covenant Medical Group Pediatrics
Paris, IL
CABC 2012 Physician Friendly Award Winner Bios
DR. ANDREW SAGAN, MD
Swedish Covenant Medical Group Pediatrics
2740 W. Foster Avenue, Suite 401
Paris, Illinois 60625
773-989-1667
Dr. Andy Sagan completed his pediatric training at the University of Minnesota and has been in general practice for nearly two decades. He emphasizes child development and behavioral issues in his practice, and promotes practical parenting strategies and skills whenever possible. Dr. Sagan is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, follows vaccination guidelines strictly, and believes strongly in nurturing competency and resourcefulness in parenting. He has two adolescent boys, is a die-hard Bears fan, and enjoys a variety of interesting hobbies.
DR. ANN E.B. BORDERS, MD, MSc, MPH
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Institute of Health Care Studies, and Institute for Policy Research (IPR), Cells to Society (C2S): The Center on Social Disparities and Health
Feinberg School of Medicine
Northwestern University
These details about the Physician Conference are from the seminar brochure, which is available at the bottom of this article as a pdf.
Can tongue-tie affect infant feeding?
According to many medical schools, the answer is no. However, many parents find conflicting information on the internet and seek answers from their health-care providers. Learn from an experienced practitioner the current evidence on tongue tie and infant feeding and provide the most up-to-date information to the families you serve.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics,
Naval Medical Center, San Diego CA
Buffet Dinner 6:00 - 7:00, Presentation 7:00 - 8:30
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
1775 West Dempster
Park Ridge, IL 60068
After the talk, participants should be able to:
These details about the Physician Conference are from the seminar brochure, which is available at the bottom of this article as a pdf. Registration closed at noon on Monday November 1.
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Update: nominations closed. Thanks!
The online form and printable pdf to Nominate a Breastfeeding Friendly Physician/Nurse Practitioner is ready.
The Paris Breastfeeding Resource will be recognizing Physicians and Nurse practitioners for outstanding breastfeeding support. Please take a minute to nominate a physician or nurse practitioner who provided you with support in your breastfeeding relationship. Nominations must be received by October 15, 2010.
The Physician Education Initiative that was active between 2007 and 2011 was developed to provide breastfeeding education to Paris area physicians through in-services at local physicians’ offices. Local Lactation Consultants, La Leche League Leaders, and others who support breastfeeding mothers and infants are invited to participate in this program as presenters of these in-services. These presentations were done to increase physicians’ breastfeeding knowledge, provide face-to-face contact with breastfeeding advocates and professionals to whom they can refer mothers with problems and questions, and build relationships among those providing care and support to breastfeeding mothers and infants as we work toward making breastfeeding the norm in our community.
Since its inception in 2007, this initiative reached 10 physician practices and over 100 individuals. Overwhelmingly, the presentations were well received. Presenters reported that their contact with physician offices continued after the presentation with an increase in referrals to the breastfeeding community and greater awareness by the physician groups of breastfeeding resources that are available to them.
the PABR Physician Education Initiative Committee is happy to announce that we will be holding an informational meeting for those interested in participating in the Physician Education Initiative. Please join us on March 10, 2010 at Lutheran General Hospital, Rm. 1062, (accessible from the main entrance of the hospital or from the B elevators) at 7:00 pm. For more information contact
