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The CDC states that increasing breastfeeding among Black women decreases the infant mortality rate by as much as 50 percent. This statistic is especially important in Black populations are at highest risk for infant mortality.
Corewell Health is celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week. Bonita Agee, BS, CLC, CBE, Education Coordinator with the Strong Beginnings-Healthy Start Program, shares the importance of breastfeeding, and resources available to mothers via Corewell Health and Strong Beginnings.
For those interested in learning more, check out these events that recognize and inform about Black Breastfeeding Week:
Virtual Fireside chat with Kenn Harris
Date: Aug. 23
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Register here: https://spectrumhealth-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e8Hh4ZJ1RJ-fkrwG4ZSlSQ#/registration
Community Grand Rounds: Black Maternal and Infant Health Summit
Date: Aug. 24
Time: 2-4:30 p.m.
Location: Lake Michigan College Mendel Center, Grand Upton Hall or virtual
Register for in-person: https://lp.assets.spectrumhealthlakeland.org/BMIHSummitInPersonRegistration
Register for virtual: https://spectrumhealth-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n3zFJuk6RJiLyg3i-2Yh-Q#/registration
Capturing Liquid Gold
Date: Aug. 25
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital
Register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JMDXSW7
Virtual Meet Baltimore’s Birth Artist: Lauren Turner
Date: Aug. 25
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Register: https://spectrumhealth-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f3OrtbUFTHu6TFOUUyaPAA#/registration
Virtual Breastfeeding: A Candid Cross Community Panel Discussion
Date: Aug. 28
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Register: https://spectrumhealth-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Dtd7crS1T-WppJ69iZpQHw#/registration
Discover more events and resources by visiting strongbeginningskent.org or calling 616-391-3940.