LRMC Introduces Special Area for Pumping Moms
Lakeland Regional is raising the bar when it comes to accommodating the needs of their employees who also happen to be breastfeeding mothers. While our organization has always been supportive of working mothers in their efforts to provide the “gold level” standard of nutrition for their babies, LRMC recently introduced a designated employee lactation room. The lactation room is comfortable, private and equipped with hospital-grade Medela Lactina pumps and other amenities. In addition to the lactation room, LRMC’s knowledgeable lactation consultants are available to help breastfeeding employees navigate the road that leads to a successful return-to-work.
“Of course by law, we knew that we were required to provide breaks and a private, non-bathroom space for our breastfeeding moms to pump,” said Theresa Horne, associate vice president, clinical operations, at Lakeland Regional. “But we knew we could do better than that. We wanted to send a clear message to our employees that we, too, wanted what was best for their families.”
This incredible new space was made possible because of a grant gifted by the Foundation’s Women in Philanthropy society. Women in Philanthropy is a giving society to benefit women and children’s health care at Lakeland Regional. The purpose of Women in Philanthropy is to inspire and empower women to fulfill their philanthropic potential by improving the quality of health care for women of all ages in the community. In just two years, WIP has granted more than $183,000 in funding to improve healthcare for women and children in Lakeland and Polk County.
