OKALOOSA COUNTY — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County received the Florida Breastfeeding Friendly Employer Award.
The award is given by the Florida Breastfeeding Coalition to recognize businesses who are providing support in the workplace to their breastfeeding employees.
DOH-Okaloosa received a Gold Level award, which is the highest designation.
“This award shows that DOH-Okaloosa is serious about being an example of how community employers can provide support to their working moms,” stated Dr. Karen Chapman, director of the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County. “I encourage all workplaces to strive towards being breastfeeding friendly, so we can make Okaloosa the friendliest community in the state for breastfeeding moms and their babies.”
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: DOH-Okaloosa receives Breastfeeding Friendly Employer Award