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Child Health Forum
Convergence of Childhood Obesity and Hunder - February 22, 2019
This one-day interaction symposium, held at West Chester University, Will focus on issues and opportunities related to food access for children and families in schools and in their communities. Join us in our attempt to uncover how various sectors - businesses, health care, and government - intersect on these important issues.
Convergence of Childhood Obesity and Hunger: Taking Action
Presented by the school of Natural Sciences and Allied Health of Cabrini University and the College of Health Sciences of West Chester University.
February 22, 2019 | 8:00am - 4:00pm
This symposium - ideal for professionals and students in nursing, public health, health administration, social work, physical and occupational therapy, nutrition, and physician assistant programs - includes a keynote speaker panel, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and a healthy breakfast and lunch.
This is the third symposium following the two offered in 2015 and 2017 held at Cabrini University.
Registration Fee: $40, $20 for students
For More Information:
- Maria Elena Hallion, PhD
- 610-902-8388
Keynote Speaker Panel will Include:
- Sandra Hassink, MD, FAAP - Director of the American Academy of Pediatrics Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight
- Atif Bostic - Executive Director, Uplift Solutions
- Christine Melendez Ashley - Deputy Director, Bread for the World
Supported in part by the Leo and Peggy Pierce Family Foundation