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Registration is now open for New Horizons 2020, which will be a half-day, online event held October 22, 2020. Schedule and registration are available. The event is free to attendees, thanks to the generous support of our sponsors.

Organizational & Infrastructure: Became a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Completed our first full year with an elected board and self-managed finances. Received $300 in donations from individuals. Outreach: Hosted 9th Annual New Horizons in Lactation Conference, with 82 attendees. Conference topic this year: Improving Lactation Care Through Cultural Awareness Created the curriculum for the day, bringing…

Everett, WA August 2019 – In celebration of National Breastfeeding Month, the Breastfeeding Coalition of Snohomish County recognized several companies as Breastfeeding Friendly Employers in Snohomish County.  The Coalition conducted a survey this spring asking employees throughout Snohomish County how their employer supports continued breastfeeding when they returned to work after having a baby.  We…

Organizational & Infrastructure: Revised bylaws, including revised descriptions for board positions. Opened a checking account. Elected a board. Started collecting dues. Became WA State Nonprofit. Federal 501(c)3 status in progress Held second election, to elect officers for 2019. Outreach: Hosted 8th Annual New Horizons in Lactation Conference, with 96 attendees. Created the curriculum for the…

Registration is now open for New Horizons in Lactation – October 18, 2018. Open to all! This year’s focus is on bridging the inpatient hospital experience with the postpartum journey. Health Care professionals and community support providers are all welcome and encouraged to attend. Information and registration is at https://www.breastfeedingsnoco.org/new-horizons-2018/

The goal of the Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace Program is to promote the important role that employers play in supporting breastfeeding in our community. Our survey was initially designed to assess the level of support employers in Snohomish County provide their employees, from the perspective of the employee. In 2018 we also welcomed employers to complete…

Please save the date for the 2018 New Horizons in Lactation event: Bridging the Inpatient Experience to the Postpartum Journey, with Keynote Speakers: Kristina Chamberlain and Leslie Butterfield. The event will be held on October 18 at the Brightwater Center in Woodinville. This full-day workshop will offer inpatient, outpatient, and community-based care providers an opportunity…

The Breastfeeding Coalition of Snohomish County will meet from 9:30-11:30 in the 3rd floor conference room at the Providence Pavilion for Women & Children. Join us for a meeting! Upcoming topics include planning for New Horizons 2018 and workplace outreach efforts. New faces are always welcome! Providence Pavilion for Women & Children 900 Pacific Avenue,…