March 5, 2008 marks a very special day on our calendar--IBCLC Day! 2008 marks the sixth IBCLC Day, a day set aside to promote our credential, educate our community, and celebrate!
Whether you plan grand or small events, ILCA provides
many resources to make your celebration a festive
occasion! Be sure to visit the Discussion
Board to share your plans and check out the
IBCLC Day archives on the ILCA website for some
great celebration ideas to get you started!
Free Downloadable Materials
- IBCLC Day Acitivites list (background | no background)
- Sample PROCLAMATION
- Sample NEWS RELEASE: Local Events and Informational Sessions
- Sample NEWS RELEASE: Free Help for Breastfeeding Mothers
- News Release "Lactation Consultants Worldwide Celebrate IBCLC Day"
- CERTIFICATE to honor the IBCLCs on your staff
- CERTIFICATE to honor healthcare providers who support the lactation consultancy profession
- Sample LETTER TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
- Standards of Practice for IBCLCs
- Promotional Items Form
- Reference Card for IBCLCs
- IBCLC Day Trivia PowerPoint Presentation
Free Downloadable Materials for ILCA Members Only
- PATIENT EDUCATION FLYER on the role of an IBCLC
- HEALTHCARE PROVIDER FLYER on the ways an IBCLC supports the healthcare team
- BUSINESS CARD TEMPLATE
- View the 2007 Best of JHL article for a limited time: Staffing for Hospital Lactation Programs: Recommendations From a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital "
- CAKE DESIGN to decorate your cake and assist in your celebration of IBCLC Day with your coworkers
- "Celebrate IBCLC" PowerPoint presentation
The ILCA BOOKSTORE also provides many great resources to help create a festive celebration, and to promote the role of IBCLCs in healthcare settings. Special member discounts and bulk discounts are available! Download the Promotional Flyer for additional information.
