Free two-part breastfeeding workshop begins June 6

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May 27, 2024

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The WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Rural Health Clinic is now accepting newborns at its Buckhannon office, with two providers — Rachel Burns, CPNP, and Sara Chipps, FNP-C — taking new pediatric patients. Read more →

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BUCKHANNON — The Mountain CAP Family Support Center, in collaboration with Lewis/Upshur Parents as Teachers, will be offering a free two-part breastfeeding workshop for new or expectant moms on June 6 & June 13 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at 30 East Main Street in Buckhannon.

Participants who complete the two workshops will receive infant and nursing supplies.

Pre-registration is required and space is limited to the first 10 registrants. Please call (304) 878-1115 to register or email Lvannostrand@mountaincapwv.org.

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