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Learning Center > Breastfeeding Promotion and Support: Educational Materials > Loving Support Campaign > Loving Support Projects in Action > Building a Breastfeeding Friendly Community > 2002 States > Alaska

Loving Support Makes Breastfeeding Work

Loving Support Implemention Plans:
Alaska

 

bullet Project Contact: Fatima Hoger
  dot Phone: (907) 269-3459
  dot E-mail: Fatima_Hoger@health.state.ak.us
  dot Target: Statewide

bullet Mobilizing Staff:
  dot Statewide breastfeeding training for WIC staff in remote regions via     electronic media
  dot Alaska breastfeeding training modules

bullet Client/Family:
  dot Breastfeeding messages targeting Alaska Native communities
  dot Breastfeeding public awareness campaign targeting fathers
  dot Expansion of working moms’ support group

bullet Public Awareness:
  dot "Breastfeeding: It's Tradition" Loving Support™ media campaign      television and radio public service announcements
  dot "Breastfeeding: It's Tradition" previews in movie theaters

bullet Health Providers:
  dot Breastfeeding education and protocols for health care providers
  dot Breastfeeding management training in remote villages across the state

bullet Community:
  dot Expansion of breastfeeding coalitions throughout the State
  dot "Breastfeeding Welcome Here" program targeting local business

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