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B.C. breast milk bank makes urgent appeal for donors as supplies dwindleB.C.'s only breast milk bank helping newborns in hospital hopes to double its list of registered donors. It says it only has enough supply left to carry it through a few weeks.HealthJun 23, 2023
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Breast milk banks in Canada, U.S. concerned over impact of baby formula shortageBreast milk banks in the U.S. have seen a spike in demand for donor milk as the baby formula shortage continues, while Canadian milk banks are seeing more donors offering milk.HealthMay 26, 2022
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U.S. milk banks see surge sparked by baby formula shortageThe U.S. baby formula shortage has sparked a surge of interest at milk banks around the U.S. with some mothers offering to donate breast milk.WorldMay 13, 2022
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Calgary milk bank serves as ‘lifesaver’ for struggling babiesAlberta's only milk bank, NorthernStar, celebrated 10 years of helping thousands of families on Nov. 29.HealthNov 30, 2021
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Unexplained drop in breast milk donations prompts public appeal from Fraser HealthThe health authority says donations dropped by about 7,000 ounces, or 13 per cent, during the pandemic -- while other health authorities have seen donations increase.HealthJun 17, 2021
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Calgary charity brings Santa to sick babies who can’t go to the mallSnapping the annual photo with Santa isn't a reality for children with vulnerable health. But a not-for-profit is making it happen for the little ones who can't be exposed to germs by going to the mall.FeaturesDec 24, 2019
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Got milk? BC Women’s Hospital asks mothers for helpAbout seven per cent of 491 babies died from gastrointestinal disease within 30 days of birth in Alberta between 2006 and 2011, 90 per cent of which were premature births or had a low birth weight.HealthMay 11, 2018
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B.C. breast milk donor ‘pumped’ about expanded access to programIt's been called "liquid gold," but not all new mothers can produce breast milk.HealthAug 3, 2016
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Human breast milk industry becoming cutthroatFor many, human breast milk is the equivalent of liquid gold. If sold off the shelf, it could cost 15 times more than coffee, and could trade for 400 times more the price of crude oil.CanadaJul 7, 2015
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Technical issues halt breast milk delivery at Héma-QuébecQuebec families who rely on donated breast milk to feed their newborns are out of luck.Mar 3, 2015
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