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Monday, August 8th, 2011
5:30PM
Deming Park, Lion One Shelter
“Breastfeeding Works!” and to celebrate the benefits and joys of breastfeeding, the Breastfeeding Coalition of the Wabash Valley will hold its second gathering in the park. The event is scheduled for August 8, 2011 at 5:30 PM Deming Park at the Lions One Shelter.
Tina Cardarelli, Indiana State Breastfeeding Specialist will be the speaker for the evening. Recognition and awards will be given to those employers in the Wabash Valley who have been supportive of women returning to work after giving birth and continuing to breastfeed. Watermelon and water will be refreshments. Bring a covered dish to share for after the recognitions are awarded.
In August 2010 the first Breastfeeding Works employer recognition for going “above and beyond” in support of an employee who returned to work and was breastfeeding was The Sisters of Providence at St. Mary of the Woods College. Sister Ann Kasper received the recognition and an award plaque. Sr. Kasper stated that not only were their employees supported in breastfeeding, but also students who returned to classes and continued breastfeeding. Nominations for the 2011 Breastfeeding Works award are now being accepted.
Breastfeeding Works nomination forms are available through the Breastfeeding Coalition, WIC Breastfeeding Center at Union Hospital and the Maple Center for Integrative Health at 812-234-8733. The nomination form is on our website at www.themaplecenter.org: Programs/ Breastfeeding Coalition of the Wabash Valley/ Breastfeeding Works/Nominate your employer.
Submit completed nomination forms to The Maple Center 1801 N. 6th St., Suite 600, Terre Haute, IN 47804.
Join us at Deming Park at 5:30 PM on August 8th to celebrate Breastfeeding Works!