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HI HCR7
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Marumoto
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AI Summary
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Encourages the John A. Burns School of Medicine and the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene at the University of Hawaii to include breastfeeding education in their medical curriculum.
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Aims to educate medical professionals to advocate for and promote breastfeeding among expectant and new mothers.
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Highlights health benefits of breastfeeding for infants, including reduced risk of ear infections, diarrhea, respiratory illnesses, and childhood obesity.
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Notes that breastfeeding provides health benefits to mothers, reduces healthcare costs, and strengthens the mother-child bond.
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Requires transmission of certified copies to the Deans of the John A. Burns School of Medicine and School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, and to the Director of Health.
Legislative Description
Breastfeeding; Inclusion in Medical and Nursing Curriculum at University of Hawaii
Last Action
(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on HED with none voting no and Carroll, M. Oshiro, Takai, Tokioka excused.
4/4/2011