BFANWI Brochure
Motto: Working together to make a difference.

Legacy Statement: To ensure that breastfeeding is the cultural norm.

Mission

To improve the health of Northeastern WI residents by working collaboratively to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.

Purpose

Provide accurate and consistent breastfeeding support, information and resources to women, families, health professionals and the community.
Increase the number of physicians and other primary healthcare providers in Northeast WI who include breastfeeding/lactation counseling and referral as part of routine care.

Encourage breastfeeding-friendly policies and procedures in all area hospitals, birthing centers, local businesses and workplaces.

Membership

The Breastfeeding Alliance of Northeast WI is made up of representatives from local hospitals, WIC programs, Public Health Departments, community groups, non-profit organizations, health plans, government agencies, and interested individuals. Anyone interested in the promotion of breastfeeding is encouraged to participate in the Alliance. There is no membership fee.

The following organizations are currently actively participating in the Breastfeeding Alliance of Northeast WI as well as community members:

* Aurora Hospital Oshkosh
* Calumet County Public Health
* City of Appleton Public Health
* City of Menasha Public Health
* Family Health La Clinica WIC
* Fond du Lac County Public Health
* Fond du Lac County WIC Program
* Green Lake County Public Health
* LaLeche League of North Eastern Wisconsin
* Outagamie County Public Health
* Outagamie County WIC Program
* Parent Connection
* St. Elizabeth Hospital Appleton
* ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton
* ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah
* Waupaca County Public Health
* Waupaca County WIC Program
* Winnebago County Public Health
* Winnebago County WIC Program