London, ON – The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) will announce the granting of its Baby-Friendly designation on Thursday, February 4th at 2:30 p.m. at a celebration event in the Middlesex County Building. The designation is the culmination of more than four years of effort by Health Unit staff and external reviews by a team of assessors.
The Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) is a global, evidence-based approach that increases the health and well-being of all children and families. BFI protects, promotes and supports breastfeeding. The initiative is aimed at hospitals and community-based organizations, including all of Ontario’s 36 health units, which have been mandated by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to implement BFI. Health units must complete several steps before receiving their BFI designation.
Kathy Venter from the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada will present the MLHU with a plaque in recognition of this achievement at Thursday’s event.
What:
Event to mark the MLHU receiving its BFI designation
Where:
Middlesex County Building, Middlesex Room
399 Ridout Street, London
When:
Thursday, February 4th, 2016
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Presentation at 2:30 p.m.
Who:
- Kathy Venter, Breastfeeding Committee for Canada
- Dr. Christopher Mackie, Medical Officer of Health
- Laura Dueck, BFI Lead for the Middlesex-London Health Unit
Media Contact:
Dan Flaherty, Communications Manager, Middlesex-London Health Unit, 519-663-5317 extension 2469 or 519-617-0570 (cell.)