There are currently two COVID-19 vaccines that have been granted Emergency Use Authorization by the FDA, one manufactured by Pfizer and the other by Moderna. Infectious disease experts express no preference of one manufacturer over the other as they have both demonstrated similar efficacy and side effect profiles in clinical trials. The Pfizer vaccine has[…]
As part of SELCA’s previous commitment to highlighting the challenges and achievements of IBCLCs, Lactation supporters, and families of color year-round, and intersecting with National Minority Health Month (April, in the United States), we want to amplify to work of the Black Mamas Matter Alliance. SELCA centers black voices and efforts during Black Maternal Health Week;[…]
SELCA is here to help you help families breastfeed . . . Today, we celebrate International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, and say THANK YOU for all you do to help Georgia families. Find your SELCA IBCLC Day 2019 Appreciation Certificate here. We also have more ways to help you celebrate! Check in on Social Media Join[…]
#LoveonTop is the theme of this year’s Black Breastfeeding week… as parents, as lactation supporters, as care-givers, as a society, love should encompass what we do. By now, in this 6th year of celebration, we hope the question “why is Black Breastfeeding Week important?” doesn’t still need to be asked or answered. Communities deserve answers[…]
August 1, 2018 begins World Breastfeeding Week, and we at SELCA are gearing up to celebrate breastfeeding families, and those who support them! Kick off your celebration by scoring a great deal, celebrating SELCA’s 30 birthday, hearing the amazing Linda Smith and getting BONUS FREE PARKING by signing up to attend Connected: SELCA Third Annual Conference[…]
As with anything new, licensure and the upcoming deadline of July 1, 2018 raises questions. SELCA stands ready to help as a resource to all who support breastfeeding throughout the Southeastern United States. We have many resources available on our website licensure page, but find our FAQs here:
SELCA is here to help you help families breastfeed . . . Today, we celebrate International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, and say THANK YOU for all you do to help Georgia families. Find your SELCA IBCLC Day 2018 Appreciation Certificate here. We also have more ways to help you celebrate! ILCA #happyIBCLCday goodies USLCA members can access[…]
Licensure for IBCLCs in Georgia is here, and the deadline is approaching- July 1, 2018! We are already seeing positive results (did you see our post about Medicaid coverage in GA?) and we need licensed IBCLCs. We know the process can seem daunting, but SELCA is here to help you help breastfeeding families, and we can[…]
MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR LACTATION CONSULTANT SERVICES IN GEORGIA CareSource, a nonprofit managed care company based in Dayton, Ohio, has contracted with the Georgia Department of Community Health to provide Medicaid services to Georgia citizens, and they will cover lactation consultant services! To do so, they need Georgia Licensed Lactation Consultants to contract with them to provide[…]
SELCA wishes to express our concern for the region still experiencing the impact of #Irma. Many SELCA leaders and members are involved in volunteer efforts to help affected areas, and some have been affected themselves. We realize that conference registration is likely low on people’s priority list, or impossible to complete due to the power and[…]