Brookings Health System (Brookings, SD) has achieved the international Baby-Friendly Re-Designation after a review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for bestowing the certification in the U.S. The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a WHO and UNICEF program that encourages and recognizes hospitals that promote and support breastfeeding. This includes hospital policies, practices, and staff, physician and community education. Brookings Health System implemented policies following the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding for Hospitals and Birth Centers as outlined by WHO and UNICEF. Read more.