Awards & Info
Breastfeeding Friendly Health Department Designation
We are proud to announce that our Anderson, Allen, and Woodson County Health Departments have achieved the Breastfeeding Friendly Local Health Department designation!
This recognition highlights our commitment to supporting breastfeeding families through community engagement, staff education, referral systems, and culturally competent care. By meeting the seven key criteria for this designation, we are fostering a healthier future for families in our community.
The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition (KBC) encourages health departments statewide to pursue this designation. Learn more: KBC Breastfeeding Friendly Health Department
For media inquiries, contact Brenda Bandy at (785) 477-4666 or bbandy@ksbreastfeeding.org.
Thank you to everyone supporting breastfeeding families across Kansas!
Gold-Level Breastfeeding Support Award
All SEK Multi-County Health Department offices have received the Gold Level “Breastfeeding Employees Support Award” from the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition and its Business Case for Breastfeeding program.
This award recognizes businesses that support breastfeeding employees by providing education, flexible time, and dedicated spaces for nursing and pumping. Brenda Bandy, Executive Director of the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, praised our commitment to a "gold level" pumping room, flexible scheduling, and a written policy of breastfeeding support.
Research shows that businesses supporting breastfeeding employees experience lower healthcare costs, reduced absenteeism, and increased employee retention. Employers can apply for Bronze, Silver, or Gold level recognition at Kansas Business Case for Breastfeeding.
The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, a nonprofit organization, works to promote and protect breastfeeding for healthier Kansas families.
About Us
Mission and Vision – To create a nurturing community that champions and supports breastfeeding mothers. Through advocacy, education, and collaboration, we strive to empower mothers by increasing awareness, accessibility, and acceptance of breastfeeding. By fostering a culture of support within our community, we aim to enhance maternal and infant health outcomes, promote bonding, and foster a sense of empowerment for all mothers on their breastfeeding journey.
Meeting Frequency - Regular meetings of the full SEK Multi-County Breastfeeding Coalition take place on the 1st Monday of each quarter, unless date change is requested. Committee meetings take place as needed. Executive Committee meetings take place monthly and as necessary, when convenient for the Executive Committee to meet. The Annual Meeting takes place during the January (first quarterly meeting) meeting of each calendar year.
Holly Fritter
MCH Home Visitor & WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Supervisor
📞 620-223-4464
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