Join us on the first Friday of every month for a fast-paced, informative discussion on current health policy issues. Register Here

Agenda First 1,000 Days Kansas Policy Priorities for 2023 Federal Policy Spotlight: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – Meghan Racklin, A Better Balance Kansas legislative announcement – Senator Kristen O’Shea Join us on the first Friday of every month for a fast-paced, informative discussion on current health...

Log in and find out what’s new with the KBC. Everyone is welcome! Join at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89919976995?pwd=UGt4K01XQ3RQZDkzampwNlU4SnhNQT09 Meeting ID: 899 1997 6995Passcode: 999567 Agenda 12:00   Welcome 12:05   Kansas Association for Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health – Lana Messer & Marie Treichel 12:30   KBC News: KBC Strategic Framework Update Section Updates –...

Intermediate level. Designed to meet the needs of a broad spectrum of staff, from WIC, hospitals, and home visitors. Registration fee – $110 The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition is committed to the health and wellbeing of our attendees and instructors and will therefore be presenting...

The Public Health Section meets 11 am – 12 pm on the second Thursday of even-numbered months. Register Here

Core concepts of breastfeeding. Registration fee – $59 The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition is committed to the health and wellbeing of our attendees and instructors and will therefore be presenting all KBC courses online. The courses will be taught in a “live” format to optimize participant...

This month’s First Fridays Policy Round Table will be a robust, focused discussion about state Medicaid coverage of doulas and lactation support providers. Special guests include: Maggie Clark, Georgetown Center for Children & Families Tomás Guarnizo, Georgetown Center for Children & Families Amy Chen, National...

The Child Care Section meets online from 12:00 – 1:00 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of odd-numbered months. Register Here

The Public Health Section meets 11 am – 12 pm on the second Thursday of even-numbered months. Register Here

The Kansas 2022 Breastfeeding Conference will be held in person on Oct. 13-14 in Wichita. Continuing education will be provided for registered nurses, dietitians, and lactation support providers. Register HERE Click here for the complete agenda and details.

This month’s policy discussion will be Paid Family Leave. Hear the latest from experts and join the discussion. These Policy Round Tables will occur online on the first Friday of every other month through the end of the year. REGISTER HERE

The Hospital section meets 12-1 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of odd-numbered months. Register Here

The Local Breastfeeding Coalition Section meets online from 12:00 – 1:00 pm on the 2nd Thursday of odd-numbered months. Register Here

The Child Care Section meets online from 12:00 – 1:00 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of odd-numbered months. Register Here

Intermediate level. Designed to meet the needs of a broad spectrum of staff, from WIC, hospitals, and home visitors. Registration fee – $110 The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition is committed to the health and wellbeing of our attendees and instructors and will therefore be presenting...

Core concepts of breastfeeding. Registration fee – $59 The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition is committed to the health and wellbeing of our attendees and instructors and will therefore be presenting all KBC courses online. The courses will be taught in a “live” format to optimize participant...

Log in and find out what’s new with the KBC. Everyone is welcome! Join at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89919976995?pwd=UGt4K01XQ3RQZDkzampwNlU4SnhNQT09 Meeting ID: 899 1997 6995Passcode: 999567

The Public Health Section meets 11 am – 12 pm on the second Thursday of even-numbered months. Register Here

This month’s policy discussion will be the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act. Hear the latest from experts and join the discussion. These Policy Round Tables will occur online on the first Friday of every other month through the end of the year. REGISTER HERE

The Hospital section meets 12-1 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of odd-numbered months. Register Here

The Local Breastfeeding Coalition Section meets online from 12:00 – 1:00 pm on the 2nd Thursday of odd-numbered months. Register Here

The Child Care Section meets online from 12:00 – 1:00 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of odd-numbered months. Register Here

Office Hours on the 3rd Monday from 12-1 PM to get your questions answered and to get support and ideas to achieve the CSB designation. Join HERE.  

The Public Health Section meets 11 am – 12 pm on the second Thursday of even-numbered months. Register Here

This month’s policy discussion will be the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Hear the latest from experts and join the discussion. These Policy Round Tables will occur online on the first Friday of every other month through the end of the year. REGISTER HERE

The Hospital section meets 12-1 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of odd-numbered months. Register Here

BreastfeedLA’s Lactation Education Specialist course prepares community health workers, nurses, doulas, pediatricians, midwives, and others interested in working to promote health and wellness for families to become lactation educators.  This 45-hour LEAARC approved course covers basic breastfeeding management such as the basic anatomy/physiology of...

Log in and find out what’s new with the KBC. Everyone is welcome! Join at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89919976995?pwd=UGt4K01XQ3RQZDkzampwNlU4SnhNQT09 Meeting ID: 899 1997 6995Passcode: 999567

The Local Breastfeeding Coalition Section meets online from 12:00 – 1:00 pm on the 2nd Thursday of odd-numbered months. Register Here

The Child Care Section meets online from 12:00 – 1:00 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of odd-numbered months. Register Here

We know the first 1,000 days between a woman’s pregnancy and her child’s second birthday set the foundation for all the days that follow. We also know that federal and state legislation impacts how the first 1,000 are shaped for Kansas families. Join us...

Join this welcoming space for breastfeeding and pregnant women of color to talk openly about their COVID-19 vaccine concerns, with health experts and providers from the Kansas City area. Support people and those outside Kansas City are welcome. DISCUSSION & INSIGHT Information about breastfeeding and...

Join this welcoming space for breastfeeding and pregnant women of color to talk openly about their COVID-19 vaccine concerns, with Spanish-speaking health experts and providers. Support people are welcome. DISCUSSION & INSIGHT Information about breastfeeding and COVID-19. Hesitancies and FAQs about COVID-19 vaccine. Healthcare providers...

Join this welcoming space for breastfeeding and pregnant women of color to talk openly about their COVID-19 vaccine concerns, with health experts and providers from Southwest Kansas. Support people and those outside SW Kansas are welcome. DISCUSSION & INSIGHT Information about breastfeeding and COVID-19. Hesitancies...

Intermediate level. Designed to meet the needs of a broad spectrum of staff, from WIC, hospitals, and home visitors. Registration fee – $110 The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition is committed to the health and wellbeing of our attendees and instructors and will therefore be presenting...

Core concepts of breastfeeding. Registration fee – $59 The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition is committed to the health and wellbeing of our attendees and instructors and will therefore be presenting all KBC courses online. The courses will be taught in a “live” format to optimize participant...

Join the Community Supporting Breastfeeding Section! The CSB Section meets online on the 3rd Monday of each month from 1-2 pm.   Register Here

Join this welcoming space for breastfeeding and pregnant women of color to talk openly about their COVID-19 vaccine concerns, with health experts and providers from the Topeka area. Support people and those outside Topeka are welcome. DISCUSSION & INSIGHT Information about breastfeeding and COVID-19. Hesitancies...

The Public Health Section meets 11 am – 12 pm on the second Thursday of even-numbered months. Register Here

Join this welcoming space for breastfeeding and pregnant women of color to talk openly about their COVID-19 vaccine concerns, with health experts and providers from the Wichita area. Support people and those outside Wichita are welcome. DISCUSSION & INSIGHT Information about breastfeeding and COVID-19....

We know the first 1,000 days between a woman’s pregnancy and her child’s second birthday set the foundation for all the days that follow. We also know that federal and state legislation impacts how the first 1,000 are shaped for Kansas families. Join us...

The Hospital section meets 12-1 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of odd-numbered months. Register Here

Join the Community Supporting Breastfeeding Section! The CSB Section meets online on the 3rd Monday of each month from 1-2 pm.   Register Here

The Local Breastfeeding Coalition Section meets online from 12:00 – 1:00 pm on the 2nd Thursday of odd-numbered months . Register Here

A Three-Part Series Examining the Commission on Racial Equity and Justice’s Final Recommendations from United Methodist Health Ministry Fund. How could changes at the state/agency level impact racial equity and justice for Kansans? Join us on Thursday, March 10 at noon for a webinar...

The Child Care Section meets online from 12:00 – 1:00 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of odd-numbered months. Register Here

We know the first 1,000 days between a woman’s pregnancy and her child’s second birthday set the foundation for all the days that follow. We also know that federal and state legislation impacts how the first 1,000 are shaped for Kansas families. Join us...

Join the Community Supporting Breastfeeding Section! The CSB Section meets online on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1-2 pm.   Register Here

Intermediate level. Designed to meet the needs of a broad spectrum of staff, from WIC, hospitals, and home visitors. Registration fee – $110 The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition is committed to the health and wellbeing of our attendees and instructors and will therefore be presenting...

Core concepts of breastfeeding. Registration fee – $59 The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition is committed to the health and wellbeing of our attendees and instructors and will therefore be presenting all KBC courses online. The courses will be taught in a “live” format to optimize participant...

Log in and find out what’s new with the KBC. Everyone is welcome! Join at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89919976995?pwd=UGt4K01XQ3RQZDkzampwNlU4SnhNQT09 Meeting ID: 899 1997 6995 Passcode: 999567 Agenda 12:00 Welcome 12:05 KanCare Breast Pump Coverage & Access: A Discussion with Aetna, Sunflower, and United Healthcare 12:15 A Day...

A Three-Part Series Examining the Commission on Racial Equity and Justice’s Final Recommendations from United Methodist Health Ministry Fund. How could changes at the local level of government impact racial equity and justice for Kansans? Join us on Thursday, February 10 at noon for...

The Public Health Section meets online from 11:00 – 12:00 on the 2nd Thursday of even-numbered months (Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., Dec.). Register Here

We know the first 1,000 days between a woman’s pregnancy and her child’s second birthday set the foundation for all the days that follow. We also know that federal and state legislation impacts how the first 1,000 are shaped for Kansas families. Join us...

We know the first 1,000 days between a woman’s pregnancy and her child’s second birthday set the foundation for all the days that follow. We also know that federal and state legislation impacts how the first 1,000 are shaped for Kansas families. Join us...

We know the first 1,000 days between a woman’s pregnancy and her child’s second birthday set the foundation for all the days that follow. Join us for an action-packed brief webinar that dives into federal legislation being considered that supports the first 1,000 days....