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Tag Archives: Liz Brooks
Meet Me in St. Louis: USLCA’s Upcoming Conference
After a long, cold winter, St. Louis, MO is preparing for spring’s cherry blossoms, Cardinals baseball, and USLCA inaugural conference Gateway to Excellence! USLCA has put together a fabulous line up of speakers including inspiring veterans and innovative newcomers for … Continue reading
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Tagged Catherine Watson Genna, Liz Brooks, Marsha Walker, St. Louis, Thomas Hale, USLCA Conference
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What’s In It For You at Your Professional Association? A Letter from ILCA President Liz Brooks
IBCLCs are the essential credential for lactation support. IBCLCs empower mothers and save babies’ lives. Happy New Year, from the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) Board of Directors! We close out 2012, a year when ILCA took on a heightened … Continue reading
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Tagged ilca, Letter, Liz Brooks, President
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A Response from Liz Brooks: Reaffirming the Mission and Vision of ILCA
By Liz Brooks, JD, IBCLC, ILCA President “The IBCLC is the globally recognized professional authority in lactation.” There it is … the Vision Statement for the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA). As the President of ILCA and an IBCLC in … Continue reading
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Tagged IBCLC, IBLCE, ilca, LEAARC, Liz Brooks
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Plan to Join Us at ILCA’s 2013 Conference in Melbourne, Australia
The ILCA Annual Conference, July 25-28, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia, provides a rich learning environment for lactation professionals and others who assist mothers and babies with breastfeeding. It offers current and aspiring lactation consultants information on cutting-edge lactation practices and … Continue reading
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Tagged 2013, Australia, Howard Chilton, ILCA Conference, Linda Smith, Liz Brooks, Melbourne, Nils Bergman, Pat Martens
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ILCA’s NEW Strategic Plan Begins With Your Elevator Speech About IBCLCs
by Liz Brooks, JD IBCLC, FILCA, ILCA President 2012-14 Can you describe your work, to a total stranger, in the time it takes to ride an elevator? Try these: “I’m an IBCLC. It’s the essential credential for lactation support.” “IBCLCs … Continue reading
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Tagged Board of Directors, ilca, Liz Brooks, Mission, Strategic Plan, Vision
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Get to Know Liz Brooks, Incoming ILCA President
Saturday’s ILCA General Meeting at the 2012 Conference welcomed Liz Brooks to her term as the ILCA President. We caught up with Liz to get a glimpse into her history with ILCA and what motivates her to serve in this … Continue reading
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Tagged Board of Directors, ilca, Involvement, Liz Brooks, President
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Job Security and IBCLC Advocacy
Written by Liz Brooks, JD, IBCLC, FILCA I read a post on a list recently, from a USA-based IBCLC, concerned about a large birth facility that contemplates cutting IBCLC services because administrators perceive lactation services as costly “extras.” Her concerns … Continue reading
The Trend Towards Becoming a “Breastfeeding Friendly” University
Written by: Amber McCann, IBCLC, Owner of Nourish Breastfeeding Support For many of us here in the United States, autumn is about a cool crispness in the air, pumpkin muffins and FOOTBALL! And by football, I mean crazy fans – … Continue reading
