3/12/2010 :: Preemies Today Receives Grant from MedImmune in Support of Lecture Series

(Fairfax, VA) Preemies Today just received news that they have been awarded a $5,000 grant
from MedImmune, LLC in support of the 3rd Annual Lecture Series. This grant will enable
families to attend without charge as well as provide opportunity for Preemies Today to video
tape the series with online access for families for at least the first two sessions.
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3/1/2010 :: Preemies Today Presents a Parent Lecture Series on the Prevention and Treatment of Developmental Delays

(Fairfax, VA) Preemies Today presents a four-part lecture series on the "Prevention and Treatment of Developmental Delays", starts March 18th. The lectures are $10 and $25 for professionals to assist with costs associated with the series.

The scheduled speakers and their topics are listed below. For more information about this lecture
series, please call (703) 229-0835.
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8/18/2009 :: Caring for a premature child, part 6: All about Preemies Today

Valerie Powers - Orlando Early Childhood Parenting Examiner
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8/11/2009 :: Hands on Handwriting Workshop

Learn about hand skill development and handwriting strategies. Materials geared for parents of children ages 2-6 years old. Speakers Angela Bernier, OTR/L and Jennifer
Hardman, OTR/L owners of the Handwriting Detective Club.
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7/28/2009 :: Caring for a premature child, part 5: Profile of a growing preemie

Valerie Powers - Orlando Early Childhood Parenting Examiner
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7/26/2009 :: The American Academy of Pediatrics ) Has Re-Issued New Guidelines Regarding Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Springfield, VA -- Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has re-issued new guidelines regarding Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). In their new guidelines, the AAP recommends that children born between 32 weeks and 35 weeks gestation receive three dosages instead of the previously suggested five dosages of Synagis for infants less than three months old during RSV and flu months. These changes in eligibility guidelines will be exclusive for those with the above criteria and also are in a daycare setting or with older siblings in the home. Children born at 31 weeks and six days gestation and earlier will continue to receive the same five dosages during RSV/flu season regardless of whether they are in daycare or have siblings.
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4/7/2009 :: Braille Babies

Strategies to Promote Pre-Reading Skills in Infants and Children with Visual Impairments

Do you have a child who is blind or visually impaired? Would you like to learn ways to help your child develop pre-reading skills to promote future literacy? Are you searching for fun and exciting methods to stimulate your child that are convenient, affordable and fit into your daily routine? If so, the Braille Babies seminar was designed for you!

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3/5/2009 :: Spring 2009 Parent Lecture Series

(Silver Spring, MD) – During select Saturdays in March, April, and May. Preemies Today presents a four-part lecture series at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Sping, MD on "Understanding Developmental Delays and Child Development" at 2 p.m., starting March 14th. The lectures are free and open to the general public. A suggested donation of $25 per lecture for non-Preemies Today members is appreciated.
The scheduled speakers and their topics are listed below. For more information about this lecture series, please call (703) 229-0835.

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2/5/2009 :: Preemies Today Announces First Part-Time Executive Director

Preemies Today is excited to announce that Mary Beth Hazelgrove has been named the first Executive Director of Preemies Today. Her appointment is effective Feb. 15, 2009.

Preemies Today established Ms. Hazelgrove's position through the support of a March of Dimes Community Grant.
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1/21/2009 :: Preemie Parents Organize Blood Drive

Giving back to the blood bank that helped so many of
their children born prematurely, Preemies Today is preparing for an early Valentine’s Day blood
drive at Inova Blood Donor Services in Falls Church, VA on Saturday, 7 February 2009.
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11/8/2008 :: Deciding to Have Another Baby: Considerations to Make after Experiencing a Preterm Birth

(Springfield, VA) – Preemies Today presents a lecture at the Fairfax City Regional Library Meeting
Room which will discuss preparing yourself emotional and physically for another pregnancy after
experiencing adverse conditions. The lecture will take place from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., on
November 16. This lecture is free and open to the general public.
For more information about this lecture, please call 703-229-0835. The speaker and topic
information is listed below.

The speaker:
Dona Dei, RN MSN, State Director of Programs Services for the March of Dimes.
The March of Dimes is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.
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3/24/2008 :: Preemies Today Presents a Parent Lecture Series for Parents of Premature Infants

During select Sundays in April, May, and June, Preemies Today presents a six-part lecture series at INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital Physician Conference Center on "Parenting the Premature Infant and Child" at 2 p.m., starting April 6th.
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