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Skagit County proclaims August 2025 Breastfeeding Month; public‑health partners highlight local services
Summary
The Skagit County Board of Commissioners proclaimed August 2025 as Breastfeeding Month after a presentation from local lactation partners. Public Health, WIC and hospital representatives described a network of peer counselors, lactation pods and newborn outreach that they say supports families countywide.
The Skagit County Board of Commissioners unanimously proclaimed August 2025 as Breastfeeding Month on July 28 following a presentation from the Skagit Lactation Coalition and public‑health partners.
Jennifer Sathwalton, prevention and community health division manager at Skagit County Public Health, introduced the presentation and thanked coalition members for local work supporting lactation. Terry Schilling, chair of the Skagit Lactation Coalition and a lactation consultant, described coalition activities that include peer support,…
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