STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The Breastfeeding Coalition of the Inland Empire facilitates collaboration, education, networking and the exchange of information between perinatal care providers in the Inland Empire. In this way breastfeeding support, protection and promotion is nurtured in our communities, hospitals and agencies.
MEETING INFORMATION
Date: The third Tuesday of every month
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Place: Alternating sites
- Riverside (odd months)
- San Bernardino (even months)
Fee: None
Meeting format:
- Educational topic
- Discussion/action on the 1998/99 goals
- Hospital presentation on ‘Baby Friendly’ progress
- New articles/internet exchange
- Announcements
GOALS FOR 1998/99
- Support hospitals in becoming ‘Baby Friendly’
- Promote and foster the growth of mother/baby support groups
- Develop a warmline for San Bernardino County
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Anyone may be a member of the coalition who is interested in breastfeeding support, protection and promotion. The involvement of various hospitals, agencies and individual advocates is encouraged. A variety of professional and non-professional members add to the diversity and strength of the coalition.
For more information on the Breastfeeding Coalition of the Inland Empire call:
Bruce Smith, Chairperson, (909) 383-3057
Carol Melcher and Nancy Wolfe, Program Coordinators, (909) 558-4359
Jeri Zevenbergen, Secretary, (909) 387-6336
Breastfeeding Coalition of the Inland Empire Projects