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...
Child Care Completed the Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Toolkit Integration of breastfeeding training into community college Early Childhood coursework Updated list of breastfeeding-friendly books for children, more child care resources on KBC’s Child Care page Meetings from 12-1 PM...
Did you know that expanding Medicaid eligibility in Kansas could mean greater access to breastfeeding support for more families? Of the 150,000 Kansans living in the “Medicaid gap”, many are in need of breastfeeding support. You probably know or have helped...
Help us learn about the landscape of breastfeeding in Kansas and the role the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition can play in creating a state where breastfeeding is normal and supported. Please click here to share your thoughts about breastfeeding in Kansas. Thank you...
Use the link below to access updated information and resources about COVID-19 and breastfeeding.
The 2020 Breastfeeding Conference will be held October 29 and 30 at the Holiday Inn Wichita East I-35 in Wichita, KS. Check here as we update with more information.
Press Release From KDHE, For Immediate Release August 2, 2019 Governor Kelly Proclaims August “Breastfeeding Awareness Month” In support of World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month TOPEKA – At an official signing ceremony, Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed August...
With a goal of supporting breastfeeding families throughout Kansas, six local breastfeeding coalitions received funding totaling approximately $5,000 from the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition (KBC) Mini-Grant Initiative. The following local breastfeeding coalition projects received funding from the KBC: African-American Breastfeeding...
The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition is pleased to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 2019 Breastfeeding Mini-Grants; proposals are now being accepted. Eligible breastfeeding coalitions in Kansas are invited to submit proposals for up to $1,000 to fund activities which...
The CDC released the 2018 Breastfeeding Report Card yesterday and highlights include: Kansas is one of only 4 states to exceed national averages and Healthy People 2020 goals in 4 core measures – any breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding at 3...
The CDC recently released breastfeeding data from the National Immunization Survey (NIS) for babies born in 2015. Rates increased in ALL measures for breastfeeding in Kansas!! Call to Action –We must build on the momentum we’ve created to build...
2018 Mini-Grant Opportunity – The KBC Board would like to help your coalition! Review the Request for Proposals and use the KBC Strategic Framework to help guide your ideas! 2018 Mini-Grant RFP 2018 Mini-Grant Application Form
The CDC recently released breastfeeding data from the latest National Immunization Survey (NIS) for babies born in 2014. Please keep in mind that state sample sizes are small (231 in Kansas) so state data confidence intervals are wide (6-7%...
We’ve update our “Feeding Tips” card! The updated cards align with new breastmilk storage guidelines from USDA/WIC and the Child and Adult Care Food Program. WHAT’S NEW? – Freshly expressed breast milk may be stored in the refrigerator for...
Check out this great resource – Breastfeeding Support by Kansas County We have created a detailed database of information regarding breastfeeding support and breastfeeding rates by Kansas county. If you know of additional resources that are not included, please...