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"Nurturing the Next Generation" The Breastfeeding Coalition of San Joaquin County's 2012 Conference

Friday, May 18, 2012 from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (PT)

Stockton, CA

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Remaining Sales End Price Fee Quantity
Regular Registration   more info 29 tickets 2d 1h 47m $139.00 $0.00
Exhibitor Registration   more info 1 ticket Ended $129.00 $0.00

Event Details

BFCSJC Conference Flyer Page 1

BFCSJC Conference Flyer Page 2

You can download this brochure at The Breastfeeding Coalition of San Joaquin County's website:

www.bfcsj.org

 

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Hilton Stockton
2323 Grand Canal Blvd.
Stockton, CA 95207

Friday, May 18, 2012 from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (PT)


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The Breastfeeding Coalition of San Joaquin County



Mission Statement
Organize local efforts to improve the health of our community by promoting, educating and providing support for breastfeeding.

Membership
The Breastfeeding Coalition of San Joaquin County is made up of representatives from local hospitals, WIC programs, community groups, non-profit organizations, health plans, San Joaquin County government agencies, and interested individuals. Anyone interested in the promotion of breastfeeding in San Joaquin County is encouraged to participate in the Coalition. There is no membership fee.


Objectives
  • Increase the number of physicians and other primary healthcare providers in San Joaquin County who include breastfeeding/lactation counseling and referral as part of routine care.

 

  • In accordance with the Healthy People 2010 National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives, increase to at least 75% the proportion of mothers who initiate breastfeeding, increase to at least 50% the proportion who continue to breastfeed until their infants are 6 months old and increase to at least 25% the proportion who continue to breastfeed past one year.

 

  • Provide accurate and consistent breastfeeding support, information and resources to women, families, health professionals and the community.

 

  • Encourage breastfeeding-friendly policies and procedures in all area hospitals, birthing centers, local businesses and workplaces.

 

  • Educate local city and county government officials on the benefits of breastfeeding and involve them in making San Joaquin County Baby-Friendly.