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Nutrition First is Seeking Dedicated Individuals to Serve on our Board of Directors.
"I’ve enjoyed being the Treasurer for Nutrition First this past year and a half. I have been able to expand my skills with QuickBooks, and enjoyed getting to know the various board members. I was able to attend the NWA leadership conference in DC and was able to be...
Call for Breastfeeding Award Nominations and Committee Members
This year, Nutrition First will be presenting the awards previously presented by the Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington. We are seeking nominations for the following Awards: The Nancy Danoff, MD, Spirit of Service Award: This award recognizes and honors an...
World Breastfeeding Week
Nutrition First hopes that everyone had a fun World Breastfeeding Week and that your activities and events went well! Those who submitted an activity/event description to Nutrition First were put into a random drawing for a Starbucks Gift Card, and the winner is:...
Upcoming Events
Advances in Lactation Support Conference – A Trauma Informed Approach. June 3, 2020.
06/03/2020 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm – 2020 Annual Advances in Lactation Support Conference “A Trauma Informed Approach” Wednesday June 3, 2020 Emerald Queen Conference Center 5780 Pacific Hwy E, Fife WA 98424 This conference is for those who work with breastfeeding families and are ready to expand their skills and knowledge. This conference is new and different every year – with […]
Foundations in Lactation Support – Tuesday March 24, 2020. Edmonds, WA.
03/24/2020 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm – Again this year Nutrition First trainer Michele Crockett, IBCLC, PCPA, LLLL, will provide this great training that is perfect for those new to providing breastfeeding support. It’s also good for those who want a refresher on how to support breastfeeding families. This training covers staff roles, how to use client centered communication skills when talking […]
Building on Foundations in Lactation Support – Thursday March 26, 2020. Edmonds, WA.
03/26/2020 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm – This training moves past the Foundations training and addresses more breastfeeding challenges and resources. This is a great training for those who have already attended Foundations in Lactation Support (or similar) and are interested in enhancing their skills in lactation support. This training is open to those working in the community to support breastfeeding, and […]
Recent Job Postings
Vendor and Farmers Market Specialist – Office of Nutrition Services
Vendor and Farmers Market Specialist Vendor and Farmers Market Specialist (HSC3) Bilingual – Spanish (DOH4848) This position works with partners to enhance the health of individuals, families, and communities. As a Vendor and Farmers Market Specialist, you will join a team that is involved in all aspects of vendor and contractor management for the Women, […]
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