Sessions

The Business Case for Breastfeeding: How to Implement Health Care Reform Laws on Worksite Lactation Support
LVCC N224-226
Tuesday 06/28/2011 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM   Add to calendar
1.25 HR Credit
Focus Areas:
Workplace Application:
This session equips you with practical tools for implementing worksite lactation support programs that meet federal requirements under the Health Care Reform Act. 

Track: Employment Law & Legislation

Supporting breastfeeding employees is pivotal to a company’s family-friendly platform, with proven financial benefits to businesses. It’s also the law. The U.S. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (AKA Health Care Reform) has specific provisions for worksite lactation programs. This session addresses the law, needs of breastfeeding employees, and practical strategies for implementing lactation support in any business presented by the author of the federal government’s national initiative, The Business Case for Breastfeeding.

Cathy Carothers, IBCLC, FILCA Photo
Presenter:
Cathy Carothers, IBCLC, FILCA, co-director,
Every Mother Inc.