Governor Manchin Proclaims August World Breastfeeding Month in WV

Studies show breastfeeding produces healthier babies and more companies are allowing new moms to breastfeed in the workplace.

Several businesses in West Virginia were recognized by Governor Joe Manchin on August 3, 2009 for worksite lactation support. Governor Manchin also proclaimed August as World Breastfeeding Month in West Virginia.
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Governor presenting Proclamation to Christine Compton, WVBA

The following businesses attended the ceremony and were recognized: Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington; Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins; Family Care/Women Care in Charleston; Family Care in Teays Valley; Kanawha Valley WIC program in Charleston; Mylan Pharmaceuticals in Morgantown; Poca Valley Bank Sissonville Branch; Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley; River Valley Child Develpment Services in Huntington; St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington; Valley Health Systems, Inc. in Huntington; WVDHHR State Office of Nutrition Services in Charleston; West Virginia Hospital Association in Charleston; and West Virginia University Hospital in Morgantown.

The awards ranged from bronze to platinum level, with platinum level indicating the highest level of support.

Businesses that were recognized but not in attendance were: Ecolab in Martinsburg (Silver); NIOSH National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health in Morgantown (Platinum); Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood (Silver); Problem Gamblers Help Network of WV in Charleston (Silver); R.D. Jackson Agency in South Charleston (Silver); and Wesbanco Bank, Inc. in South Charleston (Silver).