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General Questions
How can I join NIBFTF?
Membership is $20 per year (July 1-June 30). Application here.
When and where are the meetings?
Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of the odd months at 1pm. Most meeting are in-person, but they are always offered hybrid as well. Members receive email invitations stating where we are meeting that month.
Breastfeeding Help & Other Details
Where can I find help with breastfeeding?
Health Departments
Boone County 815-544-9730
Carroll County 815-244-8855
DeKalb County 815-748-2402
Jo Daviess County 815-777-0594
Lee County 815-284-3371 ext. 2116
Ogle County 815-562-6976 ext. 299, 171
Stephenson County 815-235-8360
Whiteside County 815-626-2230
Winnebago County 815-720-4355
Hospital Lactation Support
CGH Medical Center 815-623-0400
FHN 815-599-6221
Kishwaukee Hospital 815-766-9068
OSF St. Katharine Medical Center 815-285-5834
Mercy/Javon Bea 815-971-5020
OSF St. Anthony Medical Center 815-227-2744
UW Swedish American 815-696-4890
Private Practice (In-Home Visits)
Oh Baby Mine Lactation 815-988-4292 ibclc@ohabymine.com
Conference Questions
What is the deadline to register for the 3/20/25 conference?
Right now we plan to close registration on 3/14/25 to give the venue a count for meals.
How do I apply for credits once I have completed the presentations?
The Northern IL Breastfeeding Task Force works with Springfield Urban League Community Health Training Center and SIU School of Medicine to obtain CEU’S and CERPS.
To receive Continuing Education Credit:
Step 1: make sure to sign in that you attended our training and note type of credits you need.
Step 2: you will receive an e-mail from noreply@highmarksce.com (can take 2 weeks). make sure to check your junk mail
Step 3: complete evaluation and directions given to you in email
When will I get my credits from NENK conference 3/20/25?
Once you have completed our initial survey right after the conference your email & attendance info is sent to SIU. After a few weeks you should find an email from them so you can log-in to your SIU account to grab your credits. Please be sure to always use the same email address.
Where can I find the recording from NENK?
Once it’s ready there will be a link with a password to find that. It will only be available until 5/20/25, no exceptions.
Northern Illinois Breastfeeding Task Force 