Eagan Clinic Gets Grant to Help Mothers Continue Breastfeeding

Eagan’s Fairview Clinic will receive one of eight grants from Fairview Physician Associates (FPA) to improve the quality of care it provides its patients.

As part of the annual grant program, FPA member clinics like Eagan’s received varying amounts of funds up to $10,000. A total of $53,000 was given through the eight grants.

“Through our small grant program and other tools, we aim to help member clinics achieve our Triple Aim of exceptional patient care and patient and family experience, while holding down total cost of care,” Dr. William Nersesian, FPA chief medical officer, said in a press release.

The Eagan clinic will specifically use the funds to help reduce the number of mothers who stop breastfeeding early by providing a supportive community of mothers and infants, with help from a nurse practitioner and a lactation consultant, the release said.

The clinic will also provide its own funding or in-kind services to support its project and provide data for FPA to share with other member clinics, which will hopefully improve clinical quality and promote care innovation. 

The clinic is located 1440 Duckwood Dr.