The Training Program...

Is designed for those with no prior specialized training and certification. It is well paced, thorough and covers every aspect needed to be a dynamic part of the birthing community. During the training and internship program, the following topics will be addressed:

anatomy and physiology
process of labor, delivery and the postpartum period
obstetrical procedures
comfort measures and labor support
newborn care and procedures
breastfeeding
working with your client & medical staff
communication and listening skills
specialized and one-on-one care
benefits of social support systems
impact of racial and class disparities on pregnancy and birth outcomes
setting up and running your doula practice
HIPAA compliance

The program includes training manual, I.D. badge, Certificate of Completion and opportunity to complete full certification through CCSM and The JJ Way® .

For more info call: click here or call 321-213-1112

http://www.nursing.upenn.edu/penn-icowhi/Pages/default.aspx

Advancing Women's Health in Urban Environments Through Public Health Advocacy.

This panel will focus on the work of advocacy groups in the US toward changing policy and practice to advance women's health. The speakers will discuss efforts to promote women’s health in urban environments and describe the strategies of successful initiatives. The panelists represent groups involved in 3 key issues in women's health: Maternal and child health; Intimate Partner Violence; and Environmental Health and Justice and will highlight current and future opportunities for prevention and intervention in urban settings in clinical practice and public health initiatives.

• Judy Norsigian Executive Director & Co-Founder, Our Body Ourselves

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Jennie Joseph will be speaking at the Northwest AHEC Conference in North Carolina on October 27th and 28th.

"The purpose of this two-day conference is to present best practices, promising new interventions, community engagement models, and policy initiatives to improve equity in healthy birth outcomes through enhancing preconception and interconception health of women."

For more information please visit the Northwest AHEC website.

The Orlando Baby International Film Festival will feature films that offer healthy, amazing images of pregnancy, child birth and early infancy. Films will be supported with panel discussions featuring local experts from the Orlando Birthing Community. There will be networking opportunities and time to connect with friends. If you want to be part of a community that supports families and babies the Orlando Baby International Film Festival is the place to be!

Find more information here on the Film Festival page.

Click here to purchase tickets!

2009 MAF CONFERENCE

August 15-16, 2009

Midwives Association Of Florida

Tradewinds Island Grand Resort St. Petersburg Beach, Florida

Join Jennie Joseph And Barbara Harper (Waterbirth International) as Florida midwives gather at the beach!

Controversies in Childbirth Conference

http://www.birthconference.org

The Only Conference Bringing Together:
Obstetricians, Pediatricians, Family Physicians, Certified Nurse Midwives, Certified Professional Midwives, Certified Midwives, Nurses, Doulas, Educators, Lactation Professionals, Hospital Administrators, Health Insurers, Regulators, Advocates, Legislators and Insurers to address the major contemporary controversies in childbirth.

The Only Conference that Discusses the Real Financial Issues:
Obstetricians stop delivering babies, hospitals close their L&D units and midwifery schools can't fill their slots...all for financial reasons, WHILE the press reports on home birth. We will examine whether it is feasable to continue to deliver babies and under what circumstances. Real financial statements will be examined.

We will examine, debate and discuss: Evidence, Economics, Perception and Politics.

Of course, there will also be a debate on home birth!
The Birth Conference Where Real Solutions are Discussed!

Women's Health Symposium: "Rembering our Health".

Special performances by R&B Songstress Kelly Price and jazz saxophonist Dee Lucas.

William M. Raines High School
3663 Raines Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32209

Download the PDF for more information!

You are invited to attend the viewing of "Bringin' in Da Spirit" by Rhonda Haynes, narrated by Phylicia Rashad, a documentary presenting the history, challenges and triumphs of African-American midwives in America. The film will be moderated by Jennie Joseph, midwife and executive director of Commonsense Childbirth, Inc.

Contact: abushy@mail.ucf.edu

Jan 26, 2009 - Volusia / Flagler Healthy Start Coalition's Annual Meeting

Healthy Start Coalition of Flagler/Volusia is pleased to announce that Jennie Joseph, LM, CPM will present "Addressing the Cultural and Practical Needs of New and Expectant Mothers and their Families" as the keynote speaker at the annual meeting on:

The cost will be $30.00 per person including the luncheon and program.

The purpose of Beyond October is to talk about issues as it relates to YOUR specific experience with Cancer. Living with Cancer takes tons of strength and a woman’s experience with cancer is not only a physical journey, it’s a spiritual journey as well. Cancer is a disease that has various effects on Women and will touch each person, each family, each community, and each heart differently.

The panel will consist of women with a broad range of experiences as indicated:

Sherlean Lee, Sister Network (breast cancer survivor)

Jennie Joseph, Midwife (gynecologic perspective)

Kia Riddick-Taylor, (ovarian cancer survivor)

Lucille O’Neal, LO & Associates, Inc. (caretaker supporter)

Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Florida (partner)

American Cancer Society (partner)

Denise Mose, DYM Beauty (Facilitator)

Thank you so very much for helping CeCe Cole Ministries International, Inc. break the silence…Cancer is Beyond October it’s 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at womenofvision@cececole.org