UC Health champions life-saving nutrition for babies
September 3, 2024 •
The University of California Health Milk Bank, operated by UC San Diego Health, is one of just three milk banks in California.
The University of California and Assemblymember Akilah Weber, M.D., celebrate the successful passage of AB 3059, a pivotal step toward addressing disparities in accessing donor milk, a life-saving nutrition source for babies in need. With the bill passed by both the Senate and Assembly, attention turns to securing the Governor’s signature to make it law.
“Donor milk access is critical for the well-being of newborns and their families,” said University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D. “We are grateful for Assemblymember Weber’s leadership on AB 3059 and are encouraged by its recent passage out of the legislature. As the bill moves to the Governor’s desk, the University of California is proud to work together toward a future where vulnerable babies have easier access to essential nutrition.”
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