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January 31, 2014
Corpsmember of the Year Award Earned in Fresno
Each year The Corps Network honors Local Conservation Corpsmembers whose accomplishments and personal stories exemplify the positive role that Corps serve for individuals and communities nationwide. This year we are proud to announce Fresno EOC’s Local Conservation Corps member, Edgar Galvez, was selected to receive this prestigious national award. Edgar went from federal prison to earning his high school diploma, attending Fresno City College, and is now employed earning almost $19 per hour. We congratulate Edgar on
January 28, 2014
Can I Breastfeed While Sick?
It’s that time of the year again. Flu season can be a stressful time for new mothers who are breastfeeding. The common misconception by most mothers is that they cannot breastfeed when they are sick. It is a very logical concern to have but believe it or not, most illnesses do not require mothers to stop breastfeeding! Whether it’s the common cold, flu, fever or stomach flu, mothers can nurse without worrying that they’ll make
Congratulations to our Fresno EOC WIC Breastfeeding Resources Program team on being one of three got milk? 20 Awardees in the Central Valley! The WIC team assists mothers and families in creating healthy habits starting at birth! “We are excited to receive this recognition from the California Milk Processor Board & got milk? for our exemplary community service efforts in support of breastfeeding,” said Jack Lazzarini, Interim Director for Fresno EOC WIC. “This award will
August 12, 2013
Saved by Breastfeeding
On November 1, 2012, a Middle Eastern couple and their two-week-old baby came to a Fresno EOC WIC office to enroll. Shortly after arriving, the child began to cough and appeared to have difficulty breathing. Parents spoke nervously in their native language and picked up the newborn with hopes that the coughing would subside. The face of the child began to turn red and the child’s limbs turned blue. Experienced WIC Nutrition Assistant, See Lee,
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