
2010 Breastfeeding Proclamation.pdf
Events & Activities
Bridges to Breastfeeding Trainings 2010
Collaborative trainings with WIC & area hospitals.
August 24 Elgin (Sherman Hosp)
Nov 10 Chicago (Little Company of Mary)
Breastfeeding Competencies Trainings - 2010
Meets policy requirements for WIC BF Competency training
August 26 Chicago August 27 Chicago
June 2011 Central/Southern Illinois
Training Handouts:
Module 1 - How WIC Supports Breastfeeding
Module 2 - Feelings about Breastfeeding
Module 3 - Communicating with WIC Families about Breastfeeding
Module 4 - Promoting and Encouraging Exclusive Breastfeeding
Module 5 - Barriers to Breastfeeding
Certified Lactation Counselors courses (CLC) - 2010
Sept /Oct 27 -1 Springfield
Oct 4-8 Rockford
Nov 1-5 Chicago
March 21-25 2011 Springfield
Sept 26-30 2011 Springfield
Scholarships available for WIC and other program staff.
Certified Lactation Specialist course (CLS)
Nov 1-5 Chicago area
Master Class in Breastfeeding
August 9-11 Mt Vernon
Certified Breastfeeding Support Counselor
September 16, 30 October 7, 14 and 21, 2010 1 day / week five-week training course
Loving Support Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training
October 6 & 7 and 3 conference calls - for new peer counselors
Coalition Conference Calls Sponsored by USBC & CDC
August 10 -- October 12 -- December 14 http://www.usbreastfeeding.org/State-Coalitions/CDC-Calls/index.html
Regional Task Force Conferences/Other
Southern Illinois Bf TF Conference:
Purpose: To enhance the knowledge and the skills of healthcare professionals working with breastfeeding women.
WIC Breastfeeding Bits Newsletter
Breastfeeding News, updates & items of interesthttp://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=38526
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