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Harvey County designated 'Community Supporting Breastfeeding PLUS'
Summary
Harvey County commissioners adopted a proclamation recognizing the county as a Community Supporting Breastfeeding PLUS based on hospital, employer and community coalition actions; the proclamation was presented by the Health Department director and the local coalition chair.
The Harvey County Board of Commissioners adopted a proclamation on Sept. 2 designating Harvey County a 'Community Supporting Breastfeeding PLUS.' Lynnette Redington, Director of the Harvey County Health Department, and Mallorie Coffman, chair of the Harvey County Breastfeeding Coalition, presented the proclamation that cites local achievements: NMC Health's recognition as a 'High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier' hospital, 50 public establishments enrolled in the 'Breastfeeding Welcome Here' program, seventeen employers receiving 'Breastfeeding Employee Support Awards' and a local child-care provider earning 'Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care' status.
Commissioners adopted the proclamation unanimously. The action recognizes a cross-sector effort among health-care providers, employers, child care and a county coalition to support breastfeeding as a public-health strategy.
Why this matters: the designation signals county-level support for maternal and infant health best practices and highlights partnerships with employers and health providers to create breastfeeding-friendly workplaces and public spaces.
Next steps: coalition members and health partners will continue outreach and employer engagement to sustain and expand the designation's elements.
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