Follow Breastfeeding Tweets on @AHS_NorthZone
15 Apr 2016, Posted by in Blog, Did You Know, Featured
Did you know AHS has twitter accounts for each of the zones? Breastfeeding related tweets are done on a routine basis on @AHS_NorthZone
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“The Art of Breastfeeding Communication” Workshop is on September 24th!
03 Sep 2015, Posted by in BlogOn September 24, 2015, at the Ron Wolff Auditorium (Northern Lights Regional Health Centre), the Alberta Breastfeeding Committee is hosting “The Art of Breastfeeding Communication”
For more information click here
Happy World Breastfeeding Week!
30 Jul 2014, Posted by in Blog, EventsAll 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.
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.
The 20 Hour Breastfeeding Course is returning to Fort McMurray June 9, 10 & 11
24 Apr 2014, Posted by in Blog, Events
Mark your calendars for the next 20 Hour Breastfeeding Course on June 9, 10 & 11, 2014.
The course is open to Health Professionals in the community of Wood Buffalo and is free of cost.
See the 20 Hour Course Flyer for more info.
Register by emailing Stephanie at Stephanie.Harries2@albertahealthservices.ca
2014 Wellness Fair – Saturday March 15
24 Feb 2014, Posted by in Blog, Events
Come check us out at the March Wellness Fair at Peter Pond Mall. There will be prizes!
2014 Wellness Fair
Saturday, March 15th
10:00 AM – 3:30PM
Peter Pond Mall
9713 Hardin St.
Fort McMurray, AB
WHO 20 Hour Course : Breastfeeding Management and Promotion for Professionals
02 Nov 2013, Posted by in Blog, Events
WHO 20 Hour Course : Breastfeeding Management and Promotion for Professionals
Facilitated by: Dianne Nikiforuk RN, BScN, IBCLC
For Registration and full details, please read BFI Invitation Jan2014.
Happy Breastfeeding Week!
01 Oct 2013, Posted by in BlogMayor Melissa Blake has proclaimed October 1 – 7, 2013 as Breastfeeding Week 2013 in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo!
A BIG thank you for breastfeeding and/or the breastfeeding support that you provide in our community!
Please join Baby-Friendly Initiative Wood Buffalo this Saturday, October 5th @ the Breastfeeding Challenge – a friendly competition across the Canada and the World to have the most babies latched on at 11am!
Door prizes have been donated by Wood Buffalo Maternity & Baby.
Please see posters below
FMM WBW poster 2013- Proclamation
Let’s bring awareness to breastfeeding and celebrate the support available in the RMWB!
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