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Simmons Ballroom 1
Tuesday, October 30, 2007: 3:00 PM-4:00 PM

F1: F-1 Achieving Critical Mass: Florida’s Statewide Initiatives to Promote Preconception Health

The purpose of this session is to provide an overview of the Florida experience in maximizing existing resources through redirection, reoganization and creative use of one time funds. Focus will be on the leverage that a one time infusion of dollars has had across the state in implementing the CDC Recommendations for PreConception Care.
Moderator: Helene Kent
3:00 PMFlorida Maximizing Resources
Annette Phelps
3:20 PMBaby Steps: Florida's Statewide Initiatives to Promote Preconception Health
Laura Levine

The 2nd National Summit on Preconception Health and Health Care of CDC