Following the successful and informative 2009 Premature Infant Health Summits, MedImmune will sponsor and host Premature Infant Summits and Summit Briefs, Collaborating for Preemies: Small Steps...Big Changes in Fall 2011.

COLLABORATION:
Invited attendees include healthcare providers, advocacy, professional and parent organizations, public and elected officials and health insurers.

SMALL STEPS...BIG CHANGES:
In 2009, six Premature Infant Health Summits were conducted to address and discuss the many issues facing premature infants. Since that time many stakeholders have developed programs and initiatives, all with the goal of improving the care of premature infants.

This year we will talk about the many small steps that have been taken and, with everyone�s involvement, can lead to big changes in the lives of premature infants. Topics will include:

• Born too soon...why it matters. The latest on prematurity rates and research
• Engaging national and community stakeholders to make a difference
• Review and discussion of new premature infant resources
• Current policy landscape and the impact on premature infant care

Half-Day Summit

	Chicago, Illinois Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center September 22, 2011 from 3:00-7:00PM Austin, Texas Courtyard by Marriot Austin Downtown October 18, 2011 from 10:00AN-2:00PM		Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue November 10, 2011 from 10:00AM-2:00PM Columbus, Ohio Columbus Airport Marriott November 16, 2011 from 1:00-5:00PM
Summit Briefs - conducted adjacent to the following organization meetings
	Academy of Neonatal Nursing Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington DC September 7, 2011 from 6:00-7:30PM California Premature Infant Health Coalition The Citizen Hotel, Sacramento, CA October 6, 2011 from 12:00-2:00PM		Minnesota Prematurity Coalition Children�s Hospital, St. Paul, MN October 13, 2011 from 10:00-11:30AM National Perinatal Association Galt House Hotel, Louisville, KY October 21, 2011 from 6:00-7:30PM

To register please email MedImmunePrematuritySummits@gmail.com.
For additional information, please contact Kari Lato at 920.206.9611

Participating Organizations:

Academy of Neonatal Nursing, Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs, Case Management Society of America, Hand to Hold, Illinois Maternal & Child Health Coalition, Illinois Premature Infant Health Network, Maryland Premature Infant Health Network, Minnesota Prematurity Coalition, National Alliance of Preemie Parents, National Association of Perinatal Social Workers, National Black Nurses Association, National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition, National Initiative for Children�s Healthcare Quality, National Perinatal Association, National Premature Infant Health Coalition, Nurse Family Partnership, Pennsylvania Premature Infant Health Network, Preemies Today, PreemieWorld, Premature Infant Health Network of Ohio