Other Meetings

ILLINOIS BREASTFEEDING EVENTS AND MEETINGS
www.illinoisbreastfeeding.org/media/5476f8e12b4e2872ffff87d8ffffe41e.doc

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ILLINOIS STATE BREASTFEEDING TASK FORCE
http://www.illinoisbreastfeeding.org/media/1d1c0c5aa940262cffff99c2ffffe...

Meetings:
April 17, 2012 Sangamon County Health Department, Springfield, IL
July 17, 2012 Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL
October 16, 2012 Logan County Health Department, Lincoln, IL

Bridges to Breastfeeding Trainings
Collaborative trainings with WIC and area hospitals
June 26, 2012 NW Central Region
June 27, 2012 Pekin/Peoria

Certified Lactation Counselors courses (CLC)
Week-long training in Lactation
(scholarships for WIC and Illinois Health Department staff only - to apply for scholarships, see sites indicated)
March 12-16, 2012 Maryville
WIC/HealthDept Scholarships: www.clcm.ezregister.com
For all others: www.healthychildren.cc/clc.htm

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Healthy Children 3 Day 20 Hour Course, hosted by The Chicago Region Breastfeeding Task Force (CRBTF)
April 11-13, 2012
$365/$345 Early Bird (28 days prior to 1st day of class).
UIC-Mile Square Health Center
2045 W. Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
RN’s: 20 Contact Hours; RD’s:20; IBCLC’s 20L CERPs; Can be used towards CLC recertification
This basic course fulfills the UNICEF recommendations for those who work with mothers and babies. Based on the new 20 hour curriculum in support of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, this course was developed with support from the US Department of Health and Human Services to Support the US Baby– Friendly Hospital Initiative. Train a staff member or two, so they can share this valuable information with your center.

http://www.healthychildren.cc/index.cfm?show=advanced
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