by Danielle | Mar 21, 2016 | Chapters Making a Difference
This month we shine a spotlight on WPLCA, which is loosely based in the Pittsburgh area. This 48-member Chapter keeps busy planning excellent education opportunities for its members and other lactation and birth professionals in their geographic area. This April 4,...
by Danielle | Mar 21, 2016 | Member Minute Articles
USLCA is happy to note that one of the breastfeeding metrics in the Healthy People 2020 Goals has been surpassed! Baby-Friendly USA recently announced that 17% of births in the US now occur in Baby-Friendly designated hospitals. Across the nation, IBCLCs and...
by Cheryl Rothwell | Mar 7, 2016 | Advocacy in Action Articles
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...
by Cheryl Rothwell | Mar 7, 2016 | Advocacy in Action Articles
The FDA is planning a public workshop on gathering and communicating information about medications during lactation on April 27-28, 2016 in Silver Spring MD. Director of Licensure and Reimbursement Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC, RLC will represent USLCA and the IBCLC at...
by Danielle | Feb 22, 2016 | Member Minute Articles
Our Membership Grant program has been wildly successful! One grant awardee was so excited that she even posted on Facebook about her award. This program selects applicants quarterly to receive full membership in USLCA and is funded entirely by donations. Your...
by Danielle | Feb 22, 2016 | Member Minute Articles
USLCA has created a Facebook Group called “Aspiring IBCLCs” as a way to share information and foster connections between IBCLCs and those working toward their credential. We invite your participation and hope you will bring your knowledge about the profession to this...
by Danielle | Feb 22, 2016 | Member Minute Articles
Our amazing new member benefit of 8 free CERPs per year is just one reason to get involved and join your professional association today! Members also receive a print subscription to the journal Clinical Lactation as well as full digital access to the entire archive,...
by Danielle | Feb 22, 2016 | Member Minute Articles
Chapters should have all official documents submitted to the national office to assure that your Chapter is listed in the official website directory. This includes membership renewal fees, Chapter agreements, and membership rosters. Remember that Chapter presidents...
by Danielle | Feb 22, 2016 | Member Minute Articles
We are proud to share the new publication from the National WIC Association encouraging IBCLC coverage and availability for the WIC population. This document is referenced and supports the addition of IBCLCs to ensure the highest level of lactation expertise will be...
by Danielle | Feb 22, 2016 | Member Minute Articles
USLCA works hard to meet your professional needs. We also listen carefully to what you tell us. You asked for low cost educational opportunities, so how about 8 free CERPs a year! 2 webinars will be highlighted each quarter at no cost to members. Order your webinars...