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Contra Costa Board proclaims August as National Breastfeeding Month, cites disparities
Summary
Contra Costa County supervisors proclaimed August 2025 National Breastfeeding Month and highlighted local programs (WIC, Black Infant Health) and gaps in exclusive breastfeeding rates and racial disparities, according to public health director Sophie McCurray.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 5 proclaimed August 2025 as National Breastfeeding Month and recognized Black Breastfeeding Week later this month.
Sophie McCurray, who identified herself as Contra Costa County public health director, told the board that breastfeeding is the best source of nutrition for…
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