Crete Area Medical Center has been recognized as a LEARN (Lactation Education Across Rural Nebraska) Breastfeeding Hospital Champion by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

The LEARN Breastfeeding Hospital Champion Campaign is based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s mPINC (Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care) Survey and is designed to increase breastfeeding initiation and support in Nebraska hospitals.

Due to a collaborative effort in providing immediate postpartum care, rooming-in opportunities, comprehensive feeding education, continued support after baby arrives home and more, Crete Area Medical Center recently earned this recognition.

“Being named a LEARN Breastfeeding Hospital Champion isn’t only a testament to the level of care we provide our moms and babies,” said Lori Baumann, RN, Acute Care Nurse Manager at Crete Area Medical Center, “By fostering a safe, comfortable, and supportive breastfeeding environment through expert care, education, and innovation, we’re improving the health of our entire community. Our team is passionate about breastfeeding and their hard work shows with every mom and baby that chooses CAMC and chooses to breastfeed.”

Jackie Moline, Maternal Infant Health Program Specialist at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services presents members of the Acute Care Team with the LEARN Hospital Champion Certificate.

Pictured L2R: Tami Wilson, RN, Cathy Zuehlke, RN, Sue Likens, RN, Lactation Consultant, Jackie Moline, NEDHHS, Lori Baumann, RN, Acute Care Nurse Manager, and Jasmin Adame, RN.