ETSU Breastfeeding Conference

Saturday, January 24, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Online, Johnson City, TN

Due to forecasted inclement weather, this conference has transitioned to an online-only event.

Breastfeeding conference focusing on preparing for the first two weeks of breastfeeding.

Registration begins at 9:00am with the Welcome at 9:50am and presentations following at 10:00am.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (5.00 hours)

1. Educate patients about benefits of breastfeeding, how to breastfeed, and how to appropriately access clinical support
2. Improve clinical practices and systems of care to promote, support, and protect breastfeeding.

ACCME Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University. The Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

CME Credit: Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, designates this activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) has approved this activity for 5.0 Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERP's).

Speaker Bios:

Dr. Louisa Ferrara-Gonzalez

Dr. Louisa is an internationally sought out mentor, advisor, consultant, presenter and clinical specialists on all topics related to neonatal/pediatric feeding and swallowing development and disorders. She has earned a doctoral degree in speech and language pathology and holds additional specialization as a:

 

·       Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing disorders

·       Board Certified Neonatal Therapist

·       Certified Lactation Counselor

·       Neonatal Touch and Massage Certified Therapist

·       Trauma-Informed Professional

 

Dr. Louisa has over 15 years of clinical experience working with medically fragile infants and children. Her clinical focus is on NICU infants and supporting parents as they learn all about their new, unique infant. As an active researcher, Dr. Louisa and her team at NYU Langone aim to advance the evidence to support appropriate feeding practices for infants admitted to the NICU and beyond. She publishes her research in high-standing, peer-reviewed journals. 

 

Dr. Louisa started a multi-state private practice to serve NICU families being discharged to home. Her 5 year goal is to have at least 1 certified neonatal therapist available in every state! She is also the Chief Clinical Officer at Sipple Care – an app used to screen for aspiration risk in infants. Additionally, Dr. Louisa serves on several national family-centered, perinatal and pediatric advisory boards, committees and programs to help support infants with and without feeding/swallowing difficulties!

 

As a strong advocate for the long-term outcomes of infants everywhere, Dr. Louisa has dedicated her career to improving their care through education to other professionals worldwide.

Dr Ann Kellams

Dr. Ann Kellams completed her undergraduate education at the University of Texas at Austin and Medical School at the University of California, San Francisco followed by Pediatric Residency at UNC Chapel Hill.  She was in general pediatric private practice for 9 years before joining the faculty at UVA School of Medicine.  She is a professor of pediatrics and vice chair for clinical affairs for the Department of Pediatrics and Director of UVA Breastfeeding Medicine.  She has been an IBCLC since 2007 and was in the first class of physicians certified by the North American Board of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine in 2023.  Her NIH-funded research relates to parenting education and safe infant care practices in families with low-income, and she is a former President of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine.

Ann Perry

Ann Perry, RN, IBCLC is a Lactation Consultant with experience in Labor & Delivery/Postpartum (LDRP), outpatient lactation, and the NICU. She holds degrees from East Tennessee State University and the University of Tennessee. Ann is passionate about supporting mothers—especially of medically fragile infants—in establishing and maintaining human milk feeding. She loves spending time with her grandchildren.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to East Tennessee State [email protected].

East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine Department of Continuing Education for Health Professionals reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine Department of Continuing Education for Health Professionals is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

The East Tennessee State Quillen College of Medicine Department of Continuing Education for Health Professionals adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

East Tennessee State University Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Saturday, January 24, 2026

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