BABYFEST 2011

Babyfest will be held at St. Joseph of London on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 1pm-4pm. Come and see us for some great information on breastfeeding as well as a chance to win a prize! Hope to see you all there. You can contact the hospital or the Health Department for more information.

Congratulations!!!!

We would like to Congratulate Skyler Gambill on her new position as a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor here at the Laurel County Health Department. She has been doing a great job so far. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either peer counselor. There are several ways to contact us. you can call us, e-mail us, mail us, or even Facebook us! That's right we are on Facebook. You can get to our Facebook page by clicking on the badge!

MEDELA BREASTPUMP RECALL

Medela has issued a voluntary recall on a limited number of Pump In Style Advanced breast pumps. According to Medela, this does not affect the WIC Pump In Style breast pumps.

There is no safety issues associated with this recall. A component on the control board, after a period of usage, may cause the motor to slow down or stop. The pumps that are being recalled were manufactured between February 10, 2010 and March 3, 2010 and were shipped through retail channels between February 10, 2010 and April 30, 2010.

Below is a list of the recalled pumps and their article numbers:

Pump In Style Advanced Kit with Shoulder Bag 57027
Pump In Style Advanced Kit with Battery Pack 57027T
Pump In Style Advanced without Kit 57043
Pump In Style Advanced Metro Tagged 57036T
Pump In Style Advanced Kit with Backpack 57062
Pump In Style Advanced Kit CA/3 57062-03
Pump In Style Advanced Kit Tagged Backpack 57062T
Pump In Style Advanced Motor Replacement Backpack 57102
Pump In Style Advanced Motor Replacement Sholderbag57103

If any of the above Pump In Style Advanced breast pumps exhibits the following issues, a replacement unit can be received:

-the pump will not turn on;
-the pump turns off on its own;
-the pump reduces or loses suction during the pumping process; or
-the pump is making clicking noises.

To obtain a replacement product, enter the information on the Return Request Form at http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/product-returns-request. A postage paid shipping label will be emailed to you after you complete the information. The recalled unit being replaced must be shipped back to Medela at Medela's cost. The unit will be replaced free of charge. For any questions about the recall please email medelareturns@medela.com or call 1-800-435-8316.

Again, this does not affect the WIC Pump In Style which was recently provided to some agencies.

Congratulations!!!!

We would like to congratulate ANNE M. GRANT for completing her exam and becoming a Certified Lactation Counselor!!!!! WAY TO GO!!!!!

Laurel County Health Department Annual Health Fair

The 8th Annual Holiday Health Fair will be held on Friday, December 10, 2010!!!

              Time: 1:00-4:00pm
              Location: Laurel County Health Department
                                      525 Whitley Street
                                      London, KY  40741

FREE PICTURES WITH SANTA, A FREE GIFT FOR THE KIDS, & LOTS OF GREAT HEALTH INFORMATION!!!!

            Everyone is welcome! Come join us!!!