The Kansas Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (KAAP) has been busy training practices across the state to become “Breastfeeding Friendly”. Participating practices or clinics receive on-site education with free CME and a tool kit that includes a window cling, parent handouts, poster, and a flash drive with electronic resources.

The following sites have earned their Kansas Breastfeeding Friendly Practice Designation:

5 Stars

• Children’s Mercy West Clinic
• HMG Pediatric Clinic, Hays
• Children’s Mercy, Pediatric Care Specialists

4 Stars

• Pediatric Partners, PA, Overland Park
• Heartland Primary Care, Lenexa
• Morris and Hill Medical Clinic, Fredonia
• Ashley Clinic, Chanute
• KU Family Medicine Clinic, Kansas City
• KU Pediatrics, Kansas City
• KU Wichita Pediatrics, Wichita
• Prairie Star Health Center, Hutchinson
• O’Shea Memorial Clinic, Jetmore
• Medical Heights Clinic, Dodge City

Sites who have participated in the on-site training and are working on their designation:

• Hutchinson Clinic Pediatrics, Hutchinson
• Prairie Band Potawatomi Health Center
• Sunflower OBGYN, Winfield
• Cottonwood Pediatrics, Newton
• GraceMed, Wichita

For more information on the Kansas Breastfeeding Friendly Practice Designation, contact Mel Hudelson at mel.hudelson@kansasaap.org