HaysMed Receives Prestigious 2026 Baby-Friendly Redesignation
HaysMed is proud to announce it has received Baby-Friendly redesignation, reaffirming its commitment to excellence after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for awarding this certification in the United States.
This distinguished honor demonstrates that HaysMed is adhering to the highest standards of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. These standards are built on the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, a set of evidence-based practices recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for optimal infant feeding support in the precious first days of a newborn’s life.
“We are extremely proud to be recognized for the hard work of our Associates throughout the Baby-Friendly redesignation process,” said Kristy Schlaefli, MSN, RN, Director of Acute Care and Obstetrics. The Birth Center at HaysMed is a family-friendly, state-of-the-art facility for labor and delivery, lactation services, postpartum and surgical care for women, and neonatal intensive care for babies.
HaysMed’s Lactation Services Team is made up of international board-certified Lactation Consultants/Registered Nurses (IBCLC/RN). Our team is available to assist with inpatient and outpatient breastfeeding support or concerns.
Jill Rozean, BSN, RN, IBCLC, Lactation Consultant in the Birth Center expressed, “HaysMed has long been a recognized leader in the care of women and newborns. This designation is a tribute to our commitment to ensuring that every woman who delivers a baby at our facility is given the resources, information and support needed to help her and her baby get the best, healthiest start in life.”
“We are committed to implementing evidence-based care through the Baby-Friendly designation to ensure that mothers delivering in our facility who intend to breastfeed, as well as those who cannot or decide not to breastfeed, are fully supported” said Jessica Seib, MSN, RN, IBCLC, OB/NICU Staff Development Coordinator and Lactation Consultant.
HaysMed joins a growing list of more than 20,000 Baby-Friendly hospitals and birth centers throughout the world. These facilities provide an environment that supports breastfeeding while respecting every woman’s right to make the best decision for herself and her family.
Acerca de HaysMed
El Centro Médico Hays (HaysMed) es un hospital privado sin fines de lucro con más de 200 camas, que ofrece los únicos servicios de atención terciaria en la región. Como principal proveedor de atención especializada en el oeste de Kansas, HaysMed ofrece una amplia variedad de programas especializados, que incluyen cardiología, ortopedia, oncología, cirugía (general, mínimamente invasiva y robótica), otorrinolaringología, neumología, cuidados intensivos y servicios para la mujer. HaysMed es un Centro de Trauma de Nivel III y un Centro Primario Certificado para el Tratamiento de Accidentes Cerebrovasculares.
Otros servicios incluyen rehabilitación, cuidados paliativos, neonatología, cuidados intensivos e imágenes diagnósticas, así como un Centro de Cicatrización de Heridas e Hiperbárico y un Centro del Sueño y Neurodiagnóstico. HaysMed se enorgullece de ser uno de los únicos 20 hospitales de EE. UU. reconocidos por Vizient en 2023 como uno de los mejores en la categoría de Centros Médicos de Atención Compleja. En 2024, HaysMed fue nombrado uno de los 100 mejores hospitales rurales y comunitarios del país por la Asociación Nacional de Salud Rural y obtuvo la prestigiosa calificación de cinco estrellas en la Clasificación General de Calidad Hospitalaria de CMS de 2024. Obtenga más información en haysmed.com.
About Baby-Friendly USA
As the accrediting body and national authority for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the United States, Baby-Friendly USA is responsible for upholding the highest standards in infant feeding care by coordinating and conducting all activities necessary to confer the prestigious Baby-Friendly designation and ensure the widespread adoption of the BFHI in the US. Learn more about Baby-Friendly USA and the BFHI at www.babyfriendlyusa.org.


















