Federal & State Policy Updates
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Access to Donor Human Milk Cheryl Lebedevitch, National Policy Director at the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee Becky Mannel, Executive Director for the Oklahoma Mothers’ Milk Bank (OMMB) Join us on first Fridays, for  a fast-paced, informative discussion on current policy issues. … Read More

Federal & State Policy Updates
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Don’t miss the initial First Friday Update of 2024 to learn about the new legislative session! Special Guests: Dr. Roger Marshall, US Senator for Kansas Kristen O’Shea, Kansas State Senator John Wilson, President, Kansas Action for Children   Join us … Read More

First 1,000 Days Kansas Summit
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Join us for the Summit in Topeka Kansas Health Institute212 SW 8th Ave #300Topeka, KS 66603 Register Now     Hotel Information: A special group rate of $139 per night is available at Cyrus Hotel, 920 South Kansas Avenue, Topeka, … Read More

First Fridays Policy Round Table
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Momnibus discussion Guest presenters: Tina Sherman, MomsRising Kansas Senator Kristen O’Shea Sapphire Garcia-Lies, Kansas Birth Justice Society     Register HERE

First Fridays Policy Round Table
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Medicaid Coverage for Doulas Speakers: Hakima Tafunzi Payne (Uzazi Village), Sapphire Garcia-Lies (Kansas Birth Justice Society), and Amy Chen (National Health Law Program) These Policy Round Tables will occur online on the first Friday of every other month through the … Read More

First Fridays Policy Round Table
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Join us for a robust discussion about innovative solutions to child care issues facing Kansas. Featured speakers are: Dr. Walter Gilliam, Buffett Early Childhood Institute Melissa Rooker, Kansas Children’s Cabinet These Policy Round Tables will occur online on the first … Read More

Family Forward Workplaces
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Download print-ready files for door hangers designed to support breastfeeding workers. Door Hanger (front)Door Hanger (back) Door Hanger (front – SPANISH)Door Hanger (back – SPANISH) Or, order through the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition’s supply form. Paid LeavePaid leave has more positive … Read More

First 1,000 Days Kansas Summit Agenda
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9:00 a.m. Why the First 1,000 Days?Blythe Thomas, 1,000 Days 9:45 a.m. Inequity in Health Care and Maternal & Infant MortalityDr. Sharla Smith, KS Birth Equity Network 10:30 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m. Role of Medicaid in First 1,000 DaysMaggie Clark, … Read More