Franciscan Health launches “Baby Talks” OB/Gyn lecture series

In an effort to fulfill its mission to improve the overall health and wellness of Chicago Southland residents, Franciscan Health is launching a free OB/Gyn lecture series to further educate the community about vital women and children health topics.

The first installment of the Baby Talks OB/Gyn Lecture Series is entitled “The Magic of Breast Milk.” It will be presented at the Franciscan Health Olympia Fields auditorium on Thursday, August 1, at 6:00 p.m., by Nicole Robbins, BS, CLS, the Education and Outreach Specialist for the Mother’s Milk Bank of Western Great Lakes. Robbins is also a member of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America.

This lecture coincides with the beginning of World Breastfeeding Week 2019, which highlights the benefits that breastfeeding brings to the health and welfare of babies, as well as focusing on maternal health, good nutrition, poverty reduction and food security.

Refreshments will be served.

The Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Auditorium is located at 20201 S. Crawford Avenue in Olympia Fields. Attendees are instructed to enter at Crawford Ave. on the northwest side of the campus. Guest and employee parking is available to lecture attendees. Enter at the Employee Entrance door.

Admission to these seminars is free. However, seating is limited. Reservations may be made by visiting FranciscanHealth.org or by calling 866-790-2229.

Submitted by Robyn Ali, Marketing Specialist, Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, Marketing and Public Relations Department robyn.ali@franciscanalliance.org