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Public Health Pregnancy Fair Happening NOV 2nd!

06 Oct 2024, Posted by BFI-admin in Blog, Did You Know, Events, Featured

This bi-annual event is happening again November 2nd at Fort McMurray Public Health from 10am to 4pm.

This event is open to any expecting families in the community and offers opportunity to you to connect and ask questions of various health care professionals and to learn about available community resources.

Also learn about: immunizations, prenatal classes, safety, pelvic health, dental health, car seats, mental health, feeding baby, and info about our hospital and what to expect during labour/delivery.

Door prizes also available to be won!!

Fort McMurray Milk Drop now open!

15 Nov 2016, Posted by BFI-admin in Did You Know, Events, Featured

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FORT McMURRAY – Alberta Health Services (AHS) and NorthernStar Mothers Milk Bank are excited to announce the opening of a local milk drop.

Located in the Fort McMurray Public Health Unit (113 Thickwood Blvd.), the milk drop will serve as a site for approved breastfeeding mothers to drop off their milk, which is then sent to Calgary to be pasteurized and distributed to sick babies in hospitals and communities across Canada.

This milk drop is also made possible with support from the Northern Lights Health Foundation towards AHS’ Baby-Friendly Initiative, which encourages families to make informed decisions for their babies. Foundation funds were used to purchase a freezer that will keep the milk donations safely stored before transport.

Happy World Breastfeeding Week!

30 Jul 2014, Posted by BFI-admin in Blog, Events

All around the world, World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year on August 1 – 7.

This year’s theme is “Breastfeeding: A Winning Goal for Life!”

For more information visit the official World Breastfeeding Week website.

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In North America, we celebrate on October 1 – 7.  Why? Because October 1 – 7 is the 40th week of the year! Following 40 weeks gestation, breastfeeding begins!

Stay tuned for details on the Fort McMurray’s Breastfeeding Challenge on October 4th, 2014!

Visit babyfriendly.ca for more information on the Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge.

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