Kathy Sweeney, RD, CLE
Nutrition and Wellness Unit
976 Lenzen Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 792-5052
Fax: (408) 947-8745
Email: Kathy.Sweeney@hhs.co.santa-clara.ca.us
or
Susan McLaughlin, MPH, RN, CLE
Santa Clara Public Health Department
976 Lenzen Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 792-5121
Fax: (408) 947-8745
Email: Susan.mclaughlin@hhs.co.santa-clara.ca.us

WIC programs, MCAH program, CPSP providers, Black Infant Health Program, Mothers' Milk Bank, community clinics, local hospitals, public health nursing, lactation consultants, Nursing Mothers Council, La Leche League, managed care plan, home health care, teen pregnancy program, adult education.

• Established in 1992
• Meets every other month
• Goal: "Agencies and individuals working together to promote maternal and infant health through breastfeeding -- a cooperative venture to increase the effectiveness of breastfeeding support and information dispersal in Santa Clara Valley."

• Breastfeeding Guide to Resources in Santa Clara County
• Breastfeeding and Substance use- pamphlet English, Spanish, Vietnamese versions
• August Breastfeeding Awareness Month - county proclamation, media blitz, and other activities
• Established MCAH Breastfeeding Support Line
• Provide MCAH In-Home Lactation Services
• On-going breastfeeding promotion projects