Breastfeeding Support at Greenup County Health Department

10/20/2025

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🎀 Big Day at the Greenup County Health Department! 🎀

We’re thrilled to partner with the UK King’s Daughters Mobile Mammography Program to bring breast cancer screenings right here to our community! 💗

📅 When: Friday, October 31, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Where: Greenup County Health Department
806 Seaton Ave, Greenup, KY 41144

No doctor’s order or referral needed! 🙌
Appointments are required, and spots are limited, so be sure to call soon!

📞 To schedule your mammogram, call (606) 408-1111.
✨ Women should begin regular breast cancer screenings starting at age 40 — early detection saves lives! ✨

Plus — Stop by our Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinic!
🕤 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (every Friday in October & November!)

No appointment necessary, be sure to bring your insurance card — drive through and protect yourself this flu season! 🚗💨

10/03/2025

🩷This October, we’re spreading the word: Breastfeeding can help protect moms by lowering the risk of breast cancer. 🌸 It’s healthy for both mom and baby! 🩷

09/12/2025

💡 Breastfeeding Tips of the Day! 💡

Did you know that staying nourished while breastfeeding helps keep you healthy and supports your baby’s growth and development? 🍼🥗

👉 Small steps like drinking enough water, choosing balanced meals, and adding healthy snacks can make a big difference.

💙 You’re doing amazing, mama — take care of yourself, too!

09/09/2025

🌸 Meet Stephanie! 🌸

Did you know the Greenup County Health Department WIC Program has a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor ready to support you on your journey? 💕 Stephanie is here to answer your questions, share encouragement, and provide one-on-one support.

Whether you’re an expecting mom, just starting out, or have been breastfeeding for a while, Stephanie has the knowledge and experience to guide you every step of the way. 🤱✨

📍 Call or visit the Greenup County Health Department WIC office to connect with Stephanie today — because every mom deserves support on her breastfeeding journey! 💜

08/14/2025

🌟 August is National Breastfeeding Month! 🌟

Breastfeeding gives babies the healthiest start — and we’re here to help make it possible for every family.

We’re excited to reintroduce our Breastfeeding Support Page, where parents can find:

📚 Trusted information about why breastfeeding matters
💡 Tips and local resources to make breastfeeding easier
🤱 Support for every stage, from pregnancy to weaning

Check out below to see why breastfeeding benefits both babies and parents — Like our page to learn more and connect with support.

Because when families are supported, babies thrive. 💙

05/03/2020

08/02/2017

Breastfeeding tip: Breastfeed on demand. Watch for early hunger cues, such as bringing hands to the face, opening the mouth and making sucking noises.

08/31/2016

Labreeska, breastfeeding peer couselor at the Greenup County Fair.

08/31/2016

Mommy and baby lactation celebration. Kaitlynn Melvin was the winner of the drawing.

09/30/2015

Donor milk helps babies with feeding intolerance, intestinal injuries and other life-threatening conditions.