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Program: BC Women's Milk Bank

Agency: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre


Resource Number: 17654538
Description
Provides pasteurized donor human milk to premature and sick babies whose own mothers can’t provide any or enough breast milk. The Milk Bank screens milk donors, collects and heat-treats (pasteurizes) donated milk and distributes it to hospitals. Donor milk is available by doctor's prescription and is prioritized for children with the greatest need.


Program Phones:
604-875-3743Business Line
604-875-2871Fax

Website: www.bcwomens.ca/our-services/labour-birth-post-birth-care/milk-bank
 Email: mbscreening@cw.bc.ca

Location information
Sites offering this program
+ BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre ->
BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre  
Location: 4500 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1 (Map)
Mailing Address: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1

Program Delivery
Eligibility: Donors must be screened and approved by the BC Women’s Provincial Milk Bank.
Languages: English
Application Process: A prescription from a doctor or midwife required to receive milk. Approved donors are asked to call before going to the hospital to donate milk.
Program Fees: A processing fee is charged for recipients outside of BC Children's and BC Women's Hospitals.
Defined coverage area(s), for the Program offered at selected Site:
BC-Metro Vancouver Region-Vancouver


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Disabilities Access?Yes
Service Delivery MethodIn Person
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