On October 15, 2023, faculty members from the University of the Cordilleras College of Nursing (UC-CON) attended the 1st Postgraduate Course (9th Scientific Forum) themed “Eat, Play, Sleep, Repeat: Bridging Gaps in Common Childhood Issues,” hosted by the Saint Louis University Sacred Heart Medical Center’s Department of Pediatrics at the Newtown Plaza Convention Center.
The course, organized by Dr. Clinton Balud and Dr. Analee Manalo, aimed to address critical pediatric health concerns, focusing on feeding issues, the importance of play, and sleeping problems among children. The event attracted a diverse group of healthcare providers, including physicians, nurses, midwives, and students from various health disciplines.
Throughout the course, participants engaged in informative sessions led by expert speakers, covering essential topics, including:
- “Itsy Bitsy: Proper Catch-up Feeding for Preterm and SGA” by Dr. Clinton Balud
- “Eeny Meeny Miny Moe! How to Deal with Picky Eaters” by Dr. Judy Lyn Vitug
- “Don’t Indulge and Bulge: Impact of Overeating on Cardiometabolic Health in Children” by Dr. Rogelyn Olais
- “To Eat or Leap? Addressing Common Issues on Food Allergy in Children” by Dr. Therese Tolentino
- “Play Matters: Effects of Play on Child’s Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiological Functioning” by Dr. Manolo Fernandez
- “The Power of Play: Play on Child’s Behavior and Development” by Dr. Millicent Mae Fronda-De Vera
- “Ready, Steady, Go! Pre-Participation Sports Screening in Children” by Dr. Ma. Rosalinda Tandoc
The UC-CON faculty members’ participation in this event underscores their commitment to enhancing their knowledge and skills in pediatric care, ensuring they can provide effective, evidence-based practices in their nursing education and patient care.
