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Contact Us:
1212 N. Broadway, Suite 212
Santa Ana, CA 92701
714.242.1633 (Phone/Fax)
www.ocbreastfeedingcoalition.org
Welcome To the |
Thank you for joining us on the home page of the
Orange County Breastfeeding Coalition! The OCBFC was established in 1997 through the leadership of the Orange County Health Care Agency. Since this initial formation, the members of the OCBFC have been actively engaged in "Making Breastfeeding the Cultural Norm" through progressive and innovative programs and ventures. A few examples of these are: Creation of a non-profit organization (March 2001); Teen Mother Breastfeeding Series; Supporting the Breastfeeding Family programs; Strategic collaborations and partnerships with other local non-profit and governmental organizations; Leading the county-wide efforts at the establishments of milk depots in Orange County that will not only increase the milk donor base for Orange County but also promote the use of pasteurized donor milk in our local hospitals. Physician, Nurses, Nurse Practicioners, International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, Lactation Educators, Health Educators, Registered Dieticians, Social Workers, Breastpump Manufacturers, Stay-At-Home Moms, Teachers, and Lawyers represent a small sampling of who makes up the membership at the OCBFC. Each brings to the organization a unique talent and perspecitve that allows us the freedom to see that the path to making breastfeeding cultural norm is not a straight line. We like that! To become a member, just download a copy of our membership brochure or membership application and you are on your way. Or simply click on the Click and Pledge button to the left and pay with a credit card today! Again, welcome to your site for the Orange County Breastfeeding Coalition. Visit us often to keep "Abreast" of all of our activities and promotions. Meet your 2008 Board for the OCBFC! President - Carol Suchy |
2008 Meeting Times and Locations:
January 17th - noon to 1:30
March 20th - noon to 1:30
May 15th - noon to 1:30
July 17th - noon to 1:30
September 18th - noon to 1:30
November 20th - noon to 1:30
General meetings are held in the Mother Baby Assessment Center at
St. Joseph's Hospital in Orange
363 Main Street,
Classroom #103
Board meetings are on the alternating months are are held from the same time and same place: February , April, June, August, October, December. Call us for the exact date.
Take Us To The Next Level
We want to turn up the heat on our ability to make solid impacts in the local community regarding all things breastfeeding. In order to do this we need to acquire the funds to hire an Executive Director. This Executive Director (ED) would be charged with the implementation of the OCBFC's 2006 to 2011 Strategic Plan. Because of the stigma and lack of knowledge surrounding the benefits of breastfeeding and its' impact on many different types of chronic conditions including obesity, asthma, diabetes, etc., we have found it next to impossible to compete fairly for small number of grants released to the local non-profit community. If you know of anyone or organization/foundation who can help us into the next level, please contact us immediately. Now is the time to take the lead. Can you help us in making that move? Please contact the OCBFC President, Carol Suchy at: csuchy@stjoe.org
Thanks!