JOIN US FOR A KBC GENERAL MEETING
Friday, May 13th | 12-1 p.m.
Meeting ID: 899 1997 6995
Passcode: 999567
12:00 Welcome
12:05 USBC’s 2022 National Breastfeeding Conference: Kansas is represented!
12:10 Support for NEW KBC initiatives:
12:30 KBC News:
12:55 Questions, discussion and sharing
1:00 Adjourn
Save the Dates:
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KBC Meetings for 2022: Aug. 12 & Dec. 9, online from 12-1 pm
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August – National Breastfeeding Month (KBC is requesting a proclamation from the Governor)
- 2022 KS Breastfeeding Conference: Oct. 13-14, in-person in Wichita, KS
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Hello Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition supporters!
Summer is just around the corner and so much has sprung up this spring for the KBC that we are excited for! We look forward to seeing what comes from the seven mini-grants we were able to award to local coalitions.
With that being said I know I'm looking forward to summer and family time and everything that makes summer so fun which I'm sure you are all as well. With COVID changing from a pandemic I know there is still great concern about it but we will continue to navigate it the best we can while fully opening up again. I know we all are excited for the KBC Conference this fall with it being in person this October 13-14, 2022. I'm so excited to see you all then. Again be safe as always!
Thank you so much for all that you do,
Stephanne Rupnicki, CLC
Chair, KBC Board of Directors
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Our very own Jennie Toland, Sapphire Garcia-Lies, Susan Lukwago, and Brenda Bandy will be presenting! Registration information and details are available online. Click here for detailed agenda.
Kansas Award Recipients for the 2022 USBC National Breastfeeding Conference and Convening: Jennie Toland, KBC’s Co-Executive Director, received the Emerging Leader award;
Joyea Marshall-Crowley, KBC Program Coordinator, received the Cultural Changemaker award.
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Emergency Preparedness: Unfortunately, tornado season is upon us in Kansas. Infants and young children are often the most impacted by a disaster and often face the threat of illness and food insecurity during a disaster. The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition has a “Breastfeeding During Emergencies” page that contains resources, tools and materials for developing a personal, community or even statewide plan during emergencies
STATE
On April 20, Governor Laura Kelly signed the 2023 state budget, which includes a provision to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to 12 months. Thank you, Governor Kelly and members of the Kansas legislature for working to improve the health of Kansas mothers and children.
SAVE the DATE: Oct. 13-14, 2022 Breastfeeding Conference, at Holiday Inn East, Wichita
2022 Mini-grant Awardee: With a goal of supporting breastfeeding families throughout Kansas, seven local breastfeeding coalitions received funding totaling over $10,000 from the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition (KBC) Mini-Grant Initiative. WIBW Article
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Starting May 16, the KBC will offer “Office Hours” on the 3rd Monday of the month from 12-1 to answer questions and provide support for those working on the CSB designations. Join Office Hours HERE.
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Breastfeeding Bench in Winfield! In Burden Park, families will have a place to breastfeed and care for their babies. News article HERE
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NEW Breastfeeding Friendly Local Health Department designation launched! Congratulations to the Ford County Health Department for being the FIRST to achieve this designation! Click here for more.
The Wichita Black Breastfeeding Coalition and Latina Lactation of SW KS have been accepted into Cohort #2 of HealthConnect One’s First Food Equity Community Projects (see image below). They will receive $5,000 for a project and technical assistance for 18 months.
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In alignment with the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition’s commitment to addressing racial disparities in breastfeeding, the KBC will provide funding to support aspiring Black, Indigenous, and Latinx lactation support providers. Applications for funding will open in early June 2022.
NATIONAL
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Resources
Enhanced Certified Breastfeeding Specialist: Approx. 60 CERPs, 54 hours online, 6 hours in-person skills stations Aug. 19 in Iola KS. Registration deadline is May 15. Cost $350.
Lactation Education Specialist: 6-week online class with weekly live lectures and self-paced, self-study modules. Live lectures are held weekly from May 24 - June 28 on Tuesdays from 10:30 am - 2 pm CST. Registration deadline is May 10. Cost $550.
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Click here to shop for official KBC merchandise to support breastfeeding in Kansas! |
SECTION UPDATES
Child Care:
- Monthly messages have been created & sent to partners which are printed/posted in various newsletters & social media platforms
- The Child Care Section continues to increase in members.
- Brenda continues to work with the Links to Quality project & the Department of Children & Families to include breastfeeding.
- The Child Care Aware of Kansas Child Care Health consultants are reaching out to engage with local coalitions.
- Breastfeeding article was printed in the Region VII Head Start Sandbox publication.
- Recorded an upcoming Kids These Days podcast produced by Kansas Child Care Training Opportunity (KCCTO). It will be released Aug. 3 in time for National Breastfeeding Month!
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The Child Care Section meets on the 2nd Wednesday of odd # months from 12-1 pm online. Register for meetings here.
Hospitals:
- 10 Step Tuesdays, which is a weekly email with breastfeeding tips/tricks following the Baby-Friendly guidelines.
- Staff nurses to help prepare a patient for assistance for a Lactation Consultant.
- Formula recall and how that has affected some patients.
- Safe formula preparation and what to teach the parents.
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Ban the Bags Program was discussed and hospitals were encouraged to sign up. Sign up here if your hospital does NOT give out formula gift bags.
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The Hospital Section meets on the 4th Thursday of odd # months from 12-1 pm. Register for meetings here.
Local Coalitions:
March 2022 meeting featured:
- KBC’s 2022 Mini-Grant application
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Created a “master calendar” of all local coalition meetings so you can “visit” other coalitions. Add yours HERE.
- Compile a listing of community funders, KBC can provide grant templates and support
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The Local Coalitions Section meets on the 2nd Thursday of odd # months from 12-1 pm online. Register for meetings here.
Public Health:
The KBC Public Health Section met in December, February, and April, covering a broad range of topics impacting breastfeeding and public health in Kansas. Topics included:
- Heather Braum from Kansas Action for Children (KAC) presented about the work that KAC does and the KS legislature 2022 topics of interest for child health advocates.
- Health Kansas 2030 was presented by Susan Lukwago.
- Introduced, requested feedback, and promoted the new Breastfeeding Friendly Local Health Department Designation.
- Recognized Ford County as the first recipient of the Breastfeeding Friendly Local Health Department Designation.
- The section is working to identify a new public health section project.
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We will begin regularly meeting on the 3rd Thursday of even months. Our next meeting is Thursday, June 16th from 11-12. Register for meetings here.
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