While listening in to the discussion of reduced or free registration for MDs
at BF conferences I thought I would share an innovative method for reaching a
large number of MD with accurate, up-to-date information.  On May 4 the NYS
School of Public Health and the Dept of Health cosponsored the Second
Lactation Institute Program via teleconference. Hospitals, community
colleges, anyplace where there was down-loading capabilities could
particiapte by registering.  The conference was telecast all over New York
state.  The speakers were Ruth Lawrence, MD and Mary Applegate,MD, Medical
Director of the Bureau of Women's Health.  The two hour program was endorsed
by the AAP, ACOG, AFP and awarded 2 CMEs in category one for MDs attending.
 Dr. Lawrence discussed the "basics" plus a lot more and Dr. Applegate
introduced the "Best Practices for Breastfeeding" as recommended by the NYS
Dept of Health.  There was time for on-line Q & A .  the quality of the
program was excellent adn it was free! .  For more information on how it was
done and how many actually attended, contact Katarina Holbrook , SUNY School
of Public Health at 518-402-0336 or e mail [log in to unmask]  Barbara
Hayes