Presentations / Special Events
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Board of Supervisors
- Meeting Date:
- 08/13/2019
- Title:
- Breastfeeding Friendly Recognition
- Submitted By:
- Ray Falkenberg, Health & Social Services
- Department:
- Health & Social Services
Presentation:
PowerPoint
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
0
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Judy Gilligan
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Prevention Services Director
Docket Number (If applicable):
Mandated Function?:
Not Mandated
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Presentation to provide recognition to awardees of the Cochise Breastfeeding Task Force annual Breastfeeding Friendly Organization awards.
Background:
The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension and Cochise Health & Social Services, supported by the Cochise Breastfeeding Task Force, have partnered on a Breastfeeding Friendly Recognition program aimed to increase the number of worksites, public spaces, and childcares that adopt lactation policies, implement a thorough system of training and accommodation practices, and promote “friendly” environments around breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding-friendly organizations contribute to the health and wellbeing of Cochise County. Communities with higher rates of breastfeeding may have lower infant mortality rates, decreased trash in landfills, lower healthcare costs, and happier, healthier people.
The following organizations have completed policy change and physical plant change to designate appropriate space for breastfeeding mothers in their organization:
Breastfeeding-friendly organizations contribute to the health and wellbeing of Cochise County. Communities with higher rates of breastfeeding may have lower infant mortality rates, decreased trash in landfills, lower healthcare costs, and happier, healthier people.
The following organizations have completed policy change and physical plant change to designate appropriate space for breastfeeding mothers in their organization:
- Sierra Vista Fire & Medical Services
- University of Arizona Extended Campus
- The Women & Children’s Unit at Canyon Vista Medical
- Monica’s Daycare
- World of Wonder Childcare and Preschool
- New Beginnings Childcare and Preschool
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
N/A
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
N/A
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
N/A