Quad Cities Breastfeeding Coalition
Coalition Contact:
Hilary Shaw
Rock Island County Health Department
2112 25th Ave.
Rock Island, IL 61201
309-558-2880
Meeting Time and Location:
The Quad Cities Breastfeeding Coalition meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 12:00 PM except December when we do not meet. The meetings are held at UnityPoint Trinity- Bettendorf Hospital cafeteria, 4500 Utica Ridge Rd, Bettendorf, IA 52722.
Mission Statement:
The purpose of the Quad Cities Breastfeeding Coalition is to:
Assist women and their support persons to choose and continue breastfeeding as optimum infant nutrition.
Provide support to the breastfeeding family.
Increase public awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding.
Provide and promote accurate breastfeeding information and support to health professionals and the community.