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    • Infant Formula Recall and Shortage
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      • Lactation Support Providers Pathways
    • Learning Opportunities
    • Monthly Observances >
      • Black History Month
      • Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
      • LGBTQIA+ Resources and Pride Month
      • National Breastfeeding Month
      • Hispanic Heritage Month
      • Native American Heritage Month
      • Safe Sleep and SIDS Awareness Month
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Weekly Wire: PUMP Act Briefing, New Equity Champions Directory, and more

1/27/2023

 

In this issue:

  • USBC Updates
    • Equity Champions Directory Now Available
    • Virtual Briefing on the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act
    • Deadline Extension: Welcome Congress Sign-On Letter
    • Save the Date for the In-Person 2023 USBC Conference
    • Collaboratively Pursuing Policy Solutions Webinar Recording Now Available
    • Upcoming Events in January & February on USBC Events Calendar
  • International News
    • WABA World Breastfeeding Week Slogan Announced
  • National News
    • Guide for Applying to DNPAO Funding
    • Breastfeeding Equity Through Community Engagement Infographic
    • New Congressional District Health Dashboard
  • State & Community News
    • Minnesota Bill Introduced to Establish a Paid Family and Medical Leave Program
  • News & Views
  • Journal Publications

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Weekly Wire: Announcing USBC Policy Priorities, 2023 Lancet Series on Breastfeeding, and more

1/20/2023

 

In this issue:

  • USBC Updates
    • Announcing USBC Policy Priorities for the 118th Congressional Session 
    • PUMP Act Explainer Now Available As A Webpage 
  • International News
    • Launch Event for 2023 Lancet Series on Breastfeeding
  • National News
    • Systematic Review on Health Benefits of Breastfeeding in Infants and Children
    • Military Parental Leave Expanded As Part Of NDAA
    • Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities Brainstorming Session
    • Request for Information on Eliminating Disparities Through Healthy Start
    • Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap 
    • Webinar on Adverse Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse on Breastfeeding 
    • Guide to Workplace Leave Laws 
    • Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement 28-Day Anti-Racism Challenge
  • State & Community News
    • New Nebraska Bills on Milk Bank and Donor Milk Coverage
  • News & Views
  • Journal Publications

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Weekly Wire: PUMP Act Explainer, Sign-On Letter Urging Congress to Prioritize Breastfeeding, & more

1/13/2023

 

In this issue:

  • USBC Updates
    • The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act: What You Should Know
    • Take Action: USBC Sign-On Letter Urging Congress to Prioritize Breastfeeding
    • Fiscal Year 2023 Federal Budget Analysis
    • Reminder: Monday 1/16 Deadline for Call for Speakers for USBC Conference
  • National News
    • HRSA Webinar on Women's Preventative Services
    • Clinical Lactation Milk Expression & Pumps Special Issue: Call for Manuscripts
  • State & Community News
    • Florida Lactation Spaces in County Courthouses Legislation 
  • News & Views
    • PUMP ACT & PWFA News & Views
  • Journal Publications

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