Breastfeeding is a fundamental aspect of nurturing a healthy start for infants. An executive proclamation from Governor Kristi Noem states that South Dakota officially recognizes August as Breastfeeding Awareness Month. No matter the month, South Dakotans can support breastfeeding as mothers themselves, as a support system, or as a business encouraging breastfeeding mothers in the...
Rapid City Regional Health has taken the pledge to be a Breastfeeding-Friendly Business. All 48 South Dakota Regional facilities are showing their support for breastfeeding moms by creating breastfeeding-friendly environments for both patients and employees. Rapid City Regional Health is the first healthcare system in South Dakota to take the pledge system-wide. “As healthcare providers,...
On August 1-7, South Dakota will join the rest of the nation and countries around the globe in celebrating World Breastfeeding Week. The goal of the annual observance is to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies worldwide.
We know breastmilk is best for baby because the benefits of breastfeeding extend well beyond basic nutrition – but breastfeeding takes teamwork. Support from dad, family, friends, physicians, and business owners can all play a critical role in making breastfeeding successful. Knowledge is one of the most powerful tools. No matter what your role –...
B•E•S•T Feeding: Each Ounce of Mother’s Milk CountsBESTFeedBrochure.pdf Staff Training: Education & Expectations of a Breastfeeding-Friendly BusinessBESTFeedStaffTrainSingle.pdf Break Time for Nursing Mothers under the FLSABESTFeedFactSheet.pdf Workplace Breastfeeding Support Model PolicyBESTFeedSupportPolicy.pdfBESTFeedSupportPolicy.doc School Breastfeeding Support Model PolicyBESTFeedSchoolSupportPolicy.pdfBESTFeedSchoolSupportPolicy.doc Lactation Space Checklist BESTFeedChecklist.pdf Employer Breastfeeding Accommodation FormThe Breastfeeding Accommodation Form was designed as a communication tool between employer and employee to...
Supportive breastfeeding policies and practices in the workplace not only benefit the employee but also provide a number of benefits to the baby and the employer. The Breastfeeding Support Model Policy was developed to provide businesses with guidelines and guidance on ways to support breastfeeding employees including information on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care...
Resources The Nutrition & Physical Activity (NPA) Program works to provide evidence-based information to support the mission and goals outlined in the Strategic Plans developed by the South Dakota Department of Health and our partners. Promoting and providing support for healthy eating and regular physical activity is foundational to the work the NPA program is...
How to improve social wellness Physical wellness includes: There are may ways to improve physical wellness such as choosing things that make our body feel good and trimming back the things that bring us down. We can also feel better by creating a routine that balances activity with inactivity, and that is manageable within our...
Childcare centers, daycares, and adult care homes offering meals through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) have added a greater variety of vegetables and fruit, more whole grains, and less added sugar and saturated fat to their meals and snacks. CACFP plays a critical role in supporting the wellness, health, and development of...
When businesses provide breastfeeding and lactation-friendly environments, you are proving your commitment to mothers, children, and families—everybody wins! Below you’ll find best practices for communicating to staff about policy best practices and how to create optimal workplace lactation spaces. Communication and Policy Best Practices View this video for easy-to-follow communication and policy best practices. Learn...
Monthly worksite wellness newsletter from the South Dakota Department of Health—Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. 2022 WOW Newsletters December Coming soon November October Breast Cancer Awareness Month Funding Opportunities September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Exercise Your Brain August Healthier Worksite Funding: Harvest of the Month & Breastfeeding Friendly Business July Upcoming Training...
