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SECTION UPDATES
Child Care:
- The presentation provided to the Kansas Early Childhood Systems Building Webinar on Sept. 21.
- Brenda attended the Early Head Start coordinator meeting & provided information about breastfeeding & the Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Provider designation.
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The “How to Support Breastfeeding Mothers & Families” child care training course will be presented in Spanish on a quarterly basis starting Oct. 20. Details here.
- Holly Skinner with Oklahoma Mother’s Milk Bank provided information at the September Child Care Section meeting about encouraging parents to donate breast milk.
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Section reviewed & discussed the CDC 2022 Breastfeeding Report Card.
- Continued discussion regarding what resources are most beneficial to child care providers & families.
Child Care Section meetings are held online the 2nd Wed. of odd # months from 12-1. Register HERE.
Hospitals:
Presentations:
- The Oklahoma Mothers’ Milk Bank presented to the hospital section on the process of becoming a milk bank or depot.
- Smith County shared with the hospital section on the partnership between their local health department and hospital to implement the EMPower best practices.
The hospital section also reviewed an article on human milk fortifier sources, discussed national mPINC surveys, and learned about the process of becoming a Color-Filled Clinical Lactation Training Program site.
The Hospital Section meets on the 4th Thursday of odd # months from 12-1 pm. Register for meetings here.
Local Coalitions:
Project Ideas:
- Community Supporting Breastfeeding Plus continues to inspire great project ideas.
- KBC’s Toolkit for Kansas Breastfeeding Coalitions and Tools for Coalitions webpage have helpful resources for coalitions to utilize.
Learning Moment - Jennie Toland shared tips on hosting effective meetings. Tips for meeting planning and facilitation were reviewed. We are better prepared to host more productive and engaging coalition meetings in our communities.
Susan Lukwago is stepping down as Chair and Cara Gerhardt has agreed to serve as the new Chair.
The Local Coalition Section meets on the 2nd Thursday of odd months from 12-1 pm. Our next meeting will be Thursday Nov. 10th from 12-1. Register here.
Public Health:
The KBC Public Health Section met in August.
Danielle Ast is stepping down from her role as Chair of the Public Health Section. Stephanie Henry has agreed to serve as Chair.
The section meets on the 3rd Thursday of even months. Our next meeting will be Thursday, October 20th at 11 am. Register here.
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