Kelowna General Hospital Needs Designated Lactation Consultant Services to Support New Mothers and Babies

The Issue

Kelowna General Hospital supports more than 1600 births per year, making the largest birthing centre in the region. However, unlike smaller hospitals within the region, KGH does not have dedicated lactation consultant services to support new moms on their journey.

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The Issue

Kelowna General Hospital supports more than 1600 births per year, making the largest birthing centre in the region. However, unlike smaller hospitals within the region, KGH does not have dedicated lactation consultant services to support new moms on their journey.

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The Decision Makers

Christy Clark
Christy Clark
Premier of British Columbia
Dr. Robert Halpenny
Dr. Robert Halpenny
President and CEO, Interior Health
Ruth Johnson
Ruth Johnson
Network Director Perinatal Services, Interior Health
Susan Brown
Susan Brown
Vice President Tertiary Services, Interior Health
Dr. Jeremy Etherington
Dr. Jeremy Etherington
Vice President Medicine & Quality, Interior Health

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Petition created on June 29, 2012