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Wednesday, February 03, 2016
Middlesex-London Health Unit
Health Unit to Announce Achievement of Baby-Friendly Designation

The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) will announce the granting of its Baby-Friendly designation on Thursday, February 4th at 2:30 p.m. at a celebration event in the Middlesex County Building. The designation is the culmination of more than four years of effort by Health Unit staff and external reviews by a team of assessors.

The Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) is a global, evidence-based approach that increases the health and well-being of all children and families. BFI protects, promotes and supports breastfeeding. The initiative is aimed at hospitals and community-based organizations, including all of Ontario’s 36 health units, which have been mandated by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to implement BFI. Health units must complete several steps before receiving their BFI designation.

Kathy Venter from the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada will present the MLHU with a plaque in recognition of this achievement at Thursday’s event.

What:Event to mark the MLHU receiving its BFI designation
Where:Middlesex County Building, Middlesex Room. 399 Ridout St, London.
When:Thursday, February 4th, 2016 from 2pm-3pm. Presentation at 2:30pm
Who:Kathy Venter, Breastfeeding Committee for Canada.
Dr. Chirstopher Mackie, Medical Officer of Health.
Laura Dueck, BFI Lead for the Middlesex-London Health Unit.

Media Contact:

Dan Flaherty
Communications Manager
Middlesex-London Health Unit
519-663-5317 ext 2469

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