August is World Breastfeeding Month: Breastfeeding is Recognized as the Best Source of Nutrition for Most Infants

• Did you know nationally Montana ranks third in mothers who breastfeed their babies and first in mothers exclusively breastfeeding at 3 months.
• According to the recently released CDC Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition Care (mPINC) survey, Montana maternity hospitals rank third in the U.S in strength of breastfeeding support in hospitals.
• Stay safe when breastfeeding during Covid-19 with this safety guidance from the CDC.

30th Anniversary of ADA

• July 26, 2020 marks the 30 th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which ensures equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life.
• The ADA protects anyone who experiences or has experienced substantial limitations to major life activities due to the function of their disability or disease.
• The ADA has brought projects and initiatives to ensure people with disability are part of the community. Celebrate virtually with the hashtag #ThanksToTheADA or #ADA30.

Prevent Hot Car Deaths

• Heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related death for children, and more than half of fatalities are the result of a child being unintentionally left in the vehicle by a caregiver.
• Heatstroke deaths have occurred in all months of the year and in cooler states, like Montana, because the interior of a car can heat quickly – climbing up to 19 degrees in as little as 10-minutes!
• Avoid heatstroke by never leaving a child alone in a car and use reminders such as placing your cell phone, purse or briefcase in the backseat with your child. Call 9-1-1 if you see a child alone in a car.

Reproductive and Sexual Health Needs Are Essential. Especially During a Pandemic

• Did you know Montana Title X Family Planning Clinics provide high-quality reproductive and sexual health care services on a sliding fee?
• Many Title X Family Planning clinics across Montana offer curbside and telehealth services. Even during COVID-19! 
• Do you have a patient or client in need of affordable high-quality reproductive care? Refer them to a Montana Title X clinic! Find a clinic near you.