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Posted By: USBC Newsletter
Wed Feb 18th, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 18, 2009
Washington, DC—The United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) recently announced the recipients of their first mini-grants for state, territory, and tribal breastfeeding coalitions. The USBC Coalitions Mini-Grant Program reviewed 29 applications before ch
Posted By: USBC Newsletter
Mon Nov 24th, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 24, 2008
Washington, DC—When a baby is born premature, helping the baby survive is usually the first priority for new parents. The benefits of breastfeeding, including protection from many diseases, are especially critical for premature infants. As the country recog
Posted By: USBC Newsletter
Tue Oct 28th, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 28, 2008
Washington, DC—As the country recognizes National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, one protective factor often goes unmentioned: the reduction in the risk of breast cancer shown in women who have breastfed their infants. Many Americans hear that breast cancer
Posted By: USBC Newsletter
Sun Aug 31st, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 31, 2008
Washington, DC—As the Southeast prepares for Hurricane Gustav and other potential storms during hurricane season, the United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC), a coalition of more than 40 organizations, including government agencies, non-governmental orga
Posted By: USBC Newsletter
Thu Aug 7th, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 7, 2008
Washington, DC—This week, August 1-7, the United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) proudly joins organizations from more than 120 countries to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week 2008. In the United States, the percentage of infants ever breastfed increased
