[hilac] FW: NEWS RELEASE: Changes in Health Insurance Provide Support for Breastfeeding Moms

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Aloha friends and colleagues,
Please share forward. Good news is always welcome :)
Audrey

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Subject: RE: NEWS RELEASE: Changes in Health Insurance Provide Support for
Breastfeeding Moms

Aloha kākou,
Please find below a Department of Health news release that came out today,
Friday, August 28, 2015, regarding changes in health insurance to provide
support for breastfeeding moms.
My apologies if you have already received a copy of this news release.
Mahalo,
Jeremy
Jeremy Heyer
Hawaii State Department of Health

Hawaiʻi Home Visiting Network
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From: DOH.dirclerk [mailto:DOH.dirclerk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Friday, August 28, 2015 2:14 PM
Subject: NEWS RELEASE: Changes in Health Insurance Provide Support for
Breastfeeding Moms
Importance: High

Attention all DOH employees, the following is provided for your information and
sharing. You are encouraged to send out this information widely to all
community partners, and others that may be interested in DOH activities. E-mail
administrators please distribute. This e-mail address does not reply to
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DAVID Y. IGE
GOVERNOR

VIRGINIA PRESSLER, M.D
DIRECTOR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 28, 2015
15-035

CHANGES IN HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR BREASTFEEDING MOMS

HONOLULU – During National Breastfeeding Month in August, the Special
Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) reminds
everyone to support nursing mothers and encourages new mothers to take
advantage of recent changes in health insurance coverage that now offer more
support for breastfeeding moms.

Health care insurance providers in Hawaii, such as AlohaCare, Hawaii Medical
Service Association (HMSA), Kaiser Permanente, Ohana Health Plan, TRICARE,
United HealthCare Services, and University Health Alliance (UHA) provide breast
pumps, breast pump supplies and breastfeeding counseling at no cost for new
mothers, including mothers who adopt an infant and plan to breastfeed. This is
a significant benefit change in providing additional support for breastfeeding
and makes breast pumps more accessible and affordable.

Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure infant health. The
composition of breastmilk changes to adapt to the specific nutritional needs of
a growing child. As recognized by experts, breastfeeding provides many benefits
not only to children but to mothers, families, and society as well.

All nursing mothers deserve the services and support they need to nurse. WIC is
committed to providing these services to low-income women and children. Thanks
to WIC and other breastfeeding advocacy groups, Hawaii breastfeeding duration
rates have improved. Hawaii’s 2014 Breastfeeding Report Card shows an increase
from 20.7 percent in 2000 to 36.5 percent of infants who were breastfed at 12
months. With the latest advancements in health insurance coverage,
breastfeeding women are significantly more likely to achieve and maintain
optimal breastfeeding practices. For more information on WIC programs and
benefits for breastfeeding moms, contact: Rhoda Castillo at (808) 586-8368 or
go to http://health.hawaii.gov/wic/

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