Breastfriend Training: July 16

Applicant Criteria: Has breastfed for at least 6 months within the past 5 yearsHas a positive breastfeeding experienceHas a vested interest in providing breastfeeding peer supportMust be willing to participate in the BreastFriend Program for Full 8 weeksMust commit to attending training dates Application Process: Complete ApplicationApplication is reviewedPhone Interview will take place 2 weeks prior …

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Breastfeeding & Equity Summit

About this event Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE) and Reaching Our Brothers Everywhere (ROBE) is ecstatic to announce that our 11th Annual Breastfeeding and Equity Summit is returning to in-person for 2022! The Summit will be held in New Orleans from August 25 - 27, 2022. Mission Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE) Inc. was founded …

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$200 – $450

Breastfriend Training: October 15

Applicant Criteria: Has breastfed for at least 6 months within the past 5 yearsHas a positive breastfeeding experienceHas a vested interest in providing breastfeeding peer supportMust be willing to participate in the BreastFriend Program for Full 8 weeksMust commit to attending training dates Application Process: Complete ApplicationApplication is reviewedPhone Interview will take place 2 weeks prior …

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Regional Breastfeeding Summit

Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown 100 East 2nd Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE) and Reaching Our Brothers Everywhere (ROBE) is ecstatic to announce that our 12th Annual Breastfeeding and Equity Summit will take place in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Summit will be held at the Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown,100 East Second Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, 74103 from June 16-June 17, 2023. Mission Reaching …

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HEAL Stakeholders Meeting

Online

Join us for the first Stakeholders Meeting for the Health Equity Action for Lactation (HEAL): Breastfeeding Program for African American Mothers and their Families! All whose work impacts African American/Black families are invited to engage and learn about this project. Fill out the form below to RSVP. If you have questions, please contact Andrea Serano. …

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Predatory Marketing of Formula in Black Communities

We are pleased to announce an upcoming webinar, Predatory Marketing of Formula in Black Communities. Join us on Thursday, August 31, 12:00 – 1:15 pm ET / 9:00 - 10:15am PT as leaders in the field discuss the impact of exploitive marketing practices and tactics used by infant formula companies to engage parents and healthcare workers and share insights and culturally-informed strategies to …

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Update on New CDC HIV and Breastfeeding Guidelines

Join us, with support from Maternal Health Learning & Innovation Center (MHLIC) and Georgia Health Policy Center (GPHC), for a discussion on clinical approaches for supporting families with the updated CDC guidelines on Breastfeeding and HIV. Presenters: Lisa Cranmer MD, MPH (Pediatrician) Dr. Martina Badell MD (OB) Valtra Harris (Lactation Support Provider) Moderators: Dr. Mical …

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Breastfeeding Promotion Strategies for Engaging African American Families

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office on Women’s Health (OWH) invites you to join a technical assistance webinar, Breastfeeding Promotion Strategies for Engaging African American Families, to discuss culturally-centered approaches promoting breastfeeding in the African American community.  Learn about: 

ROBE Doulo Training

Reaching Our Brothers Everywhere (ROBE) is sponsoring a Doulo training for Black men! The purpose of this training is to equip, empower and educate men to mentor men through the birth and postpartum process with the intention to help keep Black women safe while “Birthing while Black.” About the Facilitator Kelli Brien CD(DONA) LCCE, CLS, …

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Creating equitable lactation through community, policy, and practitioners

JSI Research and Training Institute 437 Memorial Dr. SE Suite A11, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Attend the 2023 APHA Breastfeeding Community Forum Event on Nov. 14, 2023. Registration is required. This is an in-person event. About the Forum The Breastfeeding Forum is a multidisciplinary group with a common interest around breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is an important public health issue, and affects or is affected by many of the Sections and SPIGs …

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