St. Anthony Community Hospital Participates in Global Big Latch On Event

WARWICK, N.Y., (August 8, 2016) -- St. Anthony Community Hospital  participated in the Global Big Latch On on August 6, 2016 on the Mount Alverno Center Lawn in Warwick, N.Y. Thirty moms and babies came out and joined breastfeeding women and their children across the world in their own communities during World Breastfeeding Week to take part in the synchronized breastfeeding event.

Participants received breastfeeding information from a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, enjoyed refreshments and were eligible to enter a raffle for door prizes donated by members of the Warwick community.

The Global Big Latch On takes place at registered locations around the world, where women gather together to breastfeed and offer support to each other. The Global Big Latch On is held annually over two days during World Breastfeeding Week (August 1– 7).

Breastfeeding contributes to the healthy growth and development of children, according to the World Health Organization. The World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding for the first six months of a baby's life and to continue to breastfeed for two years and as long thereafter according to a woman's individual preference.

The event is sponsored by St. Anthony Community Hospital, part of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network.

About St. Anthony Community Hospital, a Member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network

For over 75 years, St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, New York, has been serving the residents of Orange County, New York and New Jersey's Sussex and Passaic Counties with outstanding and compassionate care.  The 60-bed hospital has been a primary resource for emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute care services.  Also on campus is Mount Alverno Center, a state-approved adult home with an assisted living program serving 85 residents, and Schervier Pavilion a 120-bed, skilled nursing facility dedicated to the highest standard of healthcare excellence. For more information about St. Anthony Community Hospital, Mount Alverno Center and Schervier Pavilion, visit bschs.bonsecours.com or follow the facilities at Facebook.com/BSCHS or Twitter.com/BSCHS.