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Increase breastfeeding rates through education on lactation and providing ongoing support

Performance Measure Baseline Data

88% breastfeeding before leaving hospital (Source: OPHAT)

43% breastfeeding at 3 months (Source: KCPH WIC)

28% breastfeeding at 6 months (Source: KCPH WIC)

Second Year Data

89% breastfeeding before leaving hospital

39% breastfeeding at 3 months

30% breastfeeding at 6 months

Target Data

88% breastfeeding before leaving hospital

43% breastfeeding at 3 months

28% breastfeeding at 6 months

Partners

Klamath County Public Health: Provides education and ongoing support for breastfeeding and offer breast pumps.

Sky Lakes Medical Center: Offers the 'The Art of Breastfeeding' and 'Noontime Nurslings' programs, hosts an annual lactation event, and provides lactation services.

 

Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services: Provides lactation services and has available lactation rooms for staff and patients.

 

Blue Zones Project: Encourages community worksites to include a designated breastfeeding room as part of their pledge/certification criteria.