Breastfeeding Support 

WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

The Health Department offers breastfeeding education and support to pregnant women, new mothers, and women who would like to continue breastfeeding after returning to work.

 

Breastfeeding Peer Counselors are moms who have breastfed and want to help other moms succeed in nursing their babies too. By having peer counselors to talk and share thoughts, new mothers become more comfortable and confident while learning to breastfeed.

 

Our Forest County peer counselor for the WIC program is Andrea, who has two children of her own that were both breastfed. New mothers can take the time breastfeeding as an opportunity to spend quality time with each of them, as well as time to relax like Andrea did.

 

Contact our breastfeeding peer counselor at 715-478-3371 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

You can also call/text her at 715-889-4145

 

Forest County Resources 

Forest County Health Department

Public Health Nurses: 715-478-3371

WIC Program:

Deb Bellamy RN, CLS(Certified Lactation Specialist) 715-478-3371

Registered Dietitian 715-478-3371

Andrea Johnson, BFPC (Breastfeeding Peer Counselor) 715-889-4145

Prenatal Care Coordination Program (PNCC)

Kathy Marvin RN, 715-478-3371

 

Forest County Potawatomi Health & Wellness Center

Maternal Child Nurse

Jodie Harris RN, CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) 715-478-4321

Honoring Our Children Coordinator

Missy Flanery, CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) 715-478-4398

WIC Program:

Lisa Miller RD (Registered Dietitian) , CBE (Certified Breastfeeding Educator) 715-478-4320

Yvonne Robles, BFPC (Breastfeeding Peer Counselor) 715-478-4319

 

Hospitals/Clinics/Support

Howard Young Medical Center- Woodruff, WI

Birthing Center: 715-356-8500

Melissa Koengeter RN, IBCLC(International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) 715-356-8142 

St. Mary’s Hospital– Rhinelander, WI

Birthing Center  715-361-2090

Ministry Medical Group - Eagle River Clinic

Maria C. Gonzalez-Cerra, MD  715-477-3000

Ministry Medical Group - Rhinelander Clinic Women's Health

Nancy Bauer WHNP, CLS (Certified Lactation Specialist) 715-361-4700

Pediatrics  715-361-4700

Other Support 

Natural Baby -Abbey M. Dall, IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) 715-365-3440

La Leche League 

 

Childbirth Classes

Howard Young Medical Center Class - Pam Buchwalter, RN 715-356-8500

Lac du Flambeau Wellness Center Class – Katie Citta, RN 715-588-3371 ext. 1906

Northland Childbirth Education Association Class - Denise Chojnacki 715-360-2764 or www.northlandchildbirth.com.

 

Breast Pumps

Home Medical Products and Services  - Medela- Lactina Hospital Grade Rental*       

535 A Lincoln Street, Rhinelander   Phone: 866-278-8312 or 715-369-2525 FAX 715-369-09422.

8668 U.S. Highway 51 North, Minocqua  Phone: 866-861-7419 or 715-358-2500 FAX 715-356-0050

3416 E Main St., Merrill  Phone: 866-536-2525 or 715-536-2525

 

Ministry Respiratory Services - Medela- Pump in StyleMedela- Lactina Hospital Grade Rental* Double Pump & Pumping Kit* 

Office in Arbor Vitae, WI 54568

Phone: 1-866-357-6502 FAX: 715-343-5441

 

Forest County WIC programs

Only for WIC participants without Badger Care Plus

Ameda-Purely Yours Breast PumpMedela-Pump in Style Breast PumpMedela-Spring Express Manual Breast PumpMedela- Lactina Hospital Grade Rental

Double Pump & Pumping Kit

Hollister – Purely Yours*

 

Forest County Health Department

Medela – Hospital Grade available for rental and Medela – Advanced Personal Double Breast Pump available for purchase.

200 E Madison St Crandon, WI 54520-1415  Phone: 715-478-3371

 

*Depending on your HMO, Pumps paid for by Badger Care+ Program Double Pump & Pumping Kit*

  

Other Resources

 

Drugs, Breast Milk & Breastfeeding

We strongly recommend speaking to your doctor and pharmacist when making decisions regarding medications and breastfeeding.

Medications and Mothers’ Milk, A Manual of Lactation Pharmacology 2006, Thomas Hale, Ph.D.; www.ibreastfeeding.com

University of Wisconsin Hospitals-School of Pharmacy Drug Information Center

Questions & Answering Service by Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Web Sites

American Academy of Pediatrics: www.aap.org

Cindy Curtis: www.breastfeedingonline.com

Breastfeeding Partners: www.breastfeedingpartners.org

Family Energy www.breastfeed.com

La Leche League: www.lalecheleague.org

American Academy of Family Physicians: www.aafp.org

US Department of Health & Human Services: www.4woman.gov

Working and Pumping: www.workandpump.com

Wisconsin Association Consultants Association: www.walcnet.tripod.com

International Lactation Consultants Association (ILCA): www.ilca.org/index.html

 

Car Seat Safety

The Health Department has two certified child passenger safety technicians who are available  to help parents and caregivers choose the right car seat for children, make sure the seat is installed properly, and understand what laws apply to child safety seats.

 

 

 

Limited supply of car seats are available to low-income Forest County families through a grant from Wisconsin Information and Safety Network.

Wisconsin Department of Transportation

 

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention

The Lead Program provides screening of children one year to six years old, education on reducing lead exposures, and follow-up on children with elevated lead levels.

Look Out for Lead Brochure                                                                           

Wisconsin Childhood Lead Prevention Program                                                 

 

 

 

 

 

Newborn Baby Visits

Following the birth of your child, a public health nurse will contact you to see how you and the baby are doing and offer a visit to assist families with any questions or concerns you may have.

 

Oral Health Programs

Know the Facts About Fluoride

• Fluoride is essential for healthy teeth to help strengthen and protect them from decay
• The Forest County Potawatomi is the only community in Forest County that has fluoride in the water supply
• Fluoride is found naturally in the environment but in Forest County the amount present is not enough to protect against tooth decay
• Using fluoride tooth paste alone does not adequately protect teeth from decay
• Children who receive recommended amounts of fluoride have less cavities than those who do not get the recommended amount

The Fluoride Supplement program can provide fluoride drops or tablets for a small fee to families in Forest County for children 6 months to 16 years of age. If the family has well water, we will provide a water test to check the fluoride level and determine the appropriate dosage. Fluoride application forms are available at our office.

The Fluoride Varnish Program is a free program for children age 6 months to 6 years, which are available at the Forest County Head Starts.

The Fluoride Mouthrinse Program provides free fluoride mouthrinse to Forest County Elementary students grades 1st to 6th.

The Dental Sealant program is offered to students in 2nd and 6th grades in Forest county for FREE. Sealants are a thin plastic coating that is painted onto the chewing surfaces, or grooved areas of the back teeth or molars. The children will receive an oral health exam, dental supplies and oral health education.  For more information about the sealant program, visit the Northwood's Dental Project website: 

http://www.vilaspublichealth.com/northwoodsdental.html 

 

 

 Prenatal Care Coordination

The Prenatal Care Coordination program is a Medicaid benefit that helps pregnant women get the support and services they need to have a healthy baby.  The program provides help and support to find the following; health care, personal support, information on good eating habits and health practices, information and help finding services in the community.  Call Kathy at 715-478-3371.

 http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/medicaid/recpubs/pncc/p_1046.htm 

 

 

 

Safe Sleep Program

 

Well Water Testing

The Health Department offers free annual well water testing to low-income families with pregnant women or children in the home.  Water is tested for bacteria and nitrates, which can be harmful to pregnant women and children.  Unsafe water test results are referred to the Department of Natural Resources for assistance resolving problems.