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| Organization & Advisory Board |
The Maryland Society for Cleft Lip and Palate Children began in March of 1975. Our members range in age from newborns to adults. We welcome all new members, and we encourage anyone who is interested to attend our meetings. Parents and families of children with cleft lip/cleft palate, and individuals interested in supporting the needs of these children and their families, may become members by attending a meeting or by calling (410) 244-7171. Nominal annual dues are requested to defray the cost of postage and materials.
A Newborn Program, under the guidance of professionals, provides parent-to-parent contact to share information about the care and feeding of a child with cleft lip/cleft palate. A part of the newborn program is providing nipples and bottles to families to help them feed their newborn. If you have a baby with a cleft lip/cleft palate and wish to talk with the parents of a child with a similar anomaly, please call (410) 244-7171.
Our Organization provides information to families through meetings with guest speakers, family social events, and distribution of brochures and printed materials. In addition, family-to-family contact continues to be encouraged to share mutual feelings, experiences and methods of dealing with mutual concerns.
Our Organization strives to inform the public of the nature of cleft lip/cleft palate and the possible treatment needs faced by the child and his/her family, and to encourage the development of appropriate clinical services and treatment programs for individuals with cleft lip/cleft palate.
ADVISORY BOARD
Damian E. Birchess, M.D.
Allan Dworkin, D.D.S.
Pat Landis, M.A.
Susan Panny, M.D.
Jennifer C. Simpson, B.L.A., R.N.C.
Cynthia J. Tifft, M.D.,Ph.D.
Craig A. Vander Kolk, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Robert E. Williams, D.M.D.
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