The MediSys Health Network through collaboration with Breastfeeding Friendly New York, is dedicated to empowering families and promoting health equity by providing accessible, high-quality lactation support. We strive to remove barriers to breastfeeding/chestfeeding by offering comprehensive services, education, and resources to community members, ensuring that every family could achieve their breastfeeding/chestfeeding goals. Our commitment is to foster a supportive environment that respects and values the diverse needs of all individuals, ultimately contributing to healthier communities and brighter futures.

Our vision is a world where every family has equitable access to the support and resources needed to successfully breastfeed/chestfeed. We aspire to create a community where breastfeeding/chestfeeding is universally embraced, supported and normalized, leading to improved health outcomes and strengthened family bonds. Through our efforts, we envision a future where disparities in breastfeeding/chestfeeding rates are eliminated, and all families thrive with confidence and knowledge in breastfeeding/chestfeeding journeys.

We intend to implement integrative changes within our immediate departments and our extended worksites and practices by working diligently within our organizations and extending that within the wider community, to create an improved and supportive environment for breastfeeding. This will ultimately lead to better health outcomes and have a positive impact on maternal and infant health in the community.

• Provide comprehensive breastfeeding/chestfeeding education programs for expecting and new mothers.
• Ensure that are our staff have quality trainings to keep abreast with techniques, support tips and management of possible lactation challenges to better assists our patients in need.
• Ensure that our support groups offer a safe space where breastfeeding/chestfeeding mothers can share their experiences and be given evidence-based advice.
• Advocate for policies that support breastfeeding/chestfeeding in public and the workplace.
• Ensure that our sites are compliant with the international breastfeeding/chestfeeding standards.
• Involve community leaders and organization in promoting breastfeeding/chestfeeding through community events and outreach programs to increase awareness.
• Ensure that all programs are culturally sensitive and inclusive
• Address cultural barriers and misconceptions about breastfeeding/chestfeeding
• Support and conduct research on breastfeeding practices and outcomes within our community using data collected from our various programs
• Data collected can be used to inform and improve existing policies and programs.
• Partner with local businesses, schools, libraries, and organizations to promote breastfeeding/chestfeeding.
• Collaborate with national and international advocacy groups