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Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Awards Grants to Support Breastfeeding in Kansas

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With a goal of supporting breastfeeding families throughout Kansas, five local breastfeeding coalitions received funding totaling over $6,400 from the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition (KBC) Capacity Grant Initiative. The following local breastfeeding coalitions received funding from the KBC: African-American Breastfeeding Coalition of Wyandotte County Ford County Breastfeeding Coalition Kaw Area Breastfeeding Coalition Mitchell County Breastfeeding Coalition […]

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Major Grant Announcement!

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Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition (KBC) is honored to have been selected as one of four Kansas nonprofit organizations to participate in the Kansas Advocates for Equity, Education and Health (KAEEH) initiative. Funding from this 3-year initiative will support the KBC’s First 1,000 Days Kansas advocacy program. Stephanne Rupnicki, Chair of the KBC Board of Directors said, […]

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Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Announces the Election of Two New Board Members

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The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition (KBC), a nonprofit working to create a culture of breastfeeding support in Kanas, is pleased to announce the election of Mandy Chapin and Diana Lady to its board of directors. Mandy Chapin joins the board as Secretary. Chapin is a hospital-based lactation consultant at The University of Kansas Health System St. […]

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Awards & Designations

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The KBC congratulates: Salina Regional Health Center, the newest Baby-Friendly Hospital in Kansas! This brings the number of Baby-Friendly hospitals in Kansas to seven. AdventHealth Ottawa Pediatrics, a four-star Kansas Breastfeeding Friendly Practice Designation by the Kansas Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics. Little Blessings Childcare in Salina, a “Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Provider” recognized by Child Care […]

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