Position Title: Lactation Education Certificate Program Director Hiring Company/Organization: OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Job Location: Portland, OR Job Type: Part-time Job Summary The Lactation Education (LE) Program Director is responsible for the direction and oversight of the Lactation Education certificate program. The Lactation Education Program Director ensures efficient and effective program operations to enhance […]
Lactation Care Provider Survey
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Lactation Consultant RN (FT) – Kansas City, MO
Position Title: Lactation Consultant RN Hiring Company/Organization: Truman Medical Centers Job Location: Kansas City, MO Job Type: Full-time Job Summary As a leader in evidence-based healthcare, Truman Medical Centers (TMC) is committed to encouraging breastfeeding as the ideal method for feeding and nurturing babies (whether in NICU or well-baby setting) by educating and supporting staff […]
Awards Nominations
Nominate yourself or a colleague by April 15, 2019! Now is the time to nominate yourself or a colleague to be recognized for outstanding contributions in our field. IBCLCs are doing great work every day and USLCA values the opportunity to highlight this devotion. Click here to learn more about USLCA’s annual awards and nomination […]
Breastfeeding Disparities
In honor of Black Breastfeeding Week, we have compiled a list of Clinical Lactation articles that pertain to breastfeeding disparities. We hope that these will prove to be a useful resource to educate. Breastfeeding and Racial Disparities in Infant Mortality: Celebrating Successes and Overcoming Barriers Kendall-Tackett, K. Clinical Lactation, 5(1), 7-8. Intervention for Mothers Who […]
USLCA Launches Job Board
Read more for information on how to post or view available jobs. Welcome to USLCA’s job board! Please find job postings submitted to USLCA here. The job board can also be found under the Resources menu at the top of the page. If you are interested in posting an open position with USLCA, please complete […]
Awards Nominations
Nominate yourself or a colleague by April 30, 2018 Now is the time to nominate yourself or a colleague to be recognized for outstanding contributions in our field. IBCLCs are doing great work every day and USLCA values the opportunity to highlight this devotion. Click here to learn more about USLCA’s annual awards and nomination […]
2018 Board Member Vote
USLCA is excited to announce the candidates for our two open board member positions. In accordance with the USLCA bylaws, board members will be elected by a ballot vote of the membership, by a majority of ballots returned. A tie vote shall be decided by lot. IBCLC members of USLCA are eligible to vote for two […]
Always Advocating for the IBCLC (09/13/2016) – 1
The IBCLC® is the national standard in clinical lactation care. View this email in your browser Advocacy in Action September 13, 2016 Why Licensure for the IBCLC®? The purpose of all licensure is to ensure the safety of the public. Licensure of a health profession by legislation ensures the public that those using the […]
Upcoming Class Action Lawsuit: What You Need to Know
Recently, USLCA’s President, Debi Ferrarello, MSN, MS, RN, IBCLC, RLC spoke with an attorney from the firm planning to launch a class action law suit on behalf of women who have been denied coverage for lactation counseling under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Debi reports that the attorney was well aware that IBCLCs are the […]