For Immediate Release: 8/18/2025
New location expands access to life-saving donor human milk for infants in need across the Western Great Lakes region
Lombard, IL – August 11, 2025 – Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes is pleased to announce a new partnership with LactationMD, PLLC, which will serve as both a donor milk depot and dispensary location. The facility will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, August 21st at 2340 S Highland Ave, Suite 280, Lombard, IL 60148.
This collaboration represents a significant expansion of donor human milk services in the Western Great Lakes region, providing crucial support for families and healthcare providers who rely on safe, pasteurized donor milk for vulnerable infants.
Grand Opening Open House
The grand opening will feature an open house at 1:00 PM on August 21st, specifically designed for lactation consultants and breastfeeding medicine physicians in the area. This professional networking event will provide an opportunity for healthcare providers to tour the new facilities, learn about donor milk services, and connect with colleagues in the lactation and breastfeeding medicine community.
Comprehensive Lactation Services Under One Roof
LactationMD, led by Dr. Miena Hall, MD, IBCLC, offers specialized lactation medicine services combining breastfeeding medicine fellowship training with International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) credentials. The new depot and dispensary will complement their existing clinical services by:
- Donor Milk Depot: Accepting donations from qualified milk donors to support the regional milk bank network
- Donor Milk Dispensary: Providing healthcare providers and families with access to safe, pasteurized donor human milk when medically indicated
- Integrated Care: Offering comprehensive lactation support alongside donor milk services
Convenient Access Hours
The LactationMD depot and dispensary will operate on the following schedule to accommodate families and healthcare providers:
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
About the Partnership
“We are thrilled to partner with Dr. Hall and LactationMD to bring donor milk services directly to the community,” said Susan Urbanski, Program Manager at Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes. “This partnership ensures that families have convenient access to both expert lactation care and donor human milk when needed most.”
Dr. Miena Hall, MD, IBCLC, emphasized the importance of this collaboration: “By integrating clinical lactation medicine with donor milk services, we offer comprehensive support to breastfeeding families and ensure that vulnerable infants have access to life-saving human milk when their mothers’ milk is unavailable.”
Expanding Research and Educational Impact
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Hall serves as the inaugural Director of Scientific Affairs at the Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes, where she manages the milk bank’s research and grant projects, physician engagement and educational outreach, and outpatient milk programs. Her groundbreaking research focuses on several critical areas including skimmed milk for pediatric patients with fatty acid oxidation disorders, low milk production and the use of breast imaging to identify insufficient glandular development during pregnancy, and the development and implementation of breastfeeding knowledgeable health systems.
About Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes
Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes is a non-profit organization dedicated to collecting, processing, and distributing safe donor human milk to fragile infants. The milk bank follows strict guidelines established by the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) to ensure the highest safety and quality standards.
About LactationMD
LactationMD, PLLC provides specialized lactation medicine services under the leadership of Dr. Miena Hall, MD, IBCLC. The practice offers evidence-based medical and lactation support for complex breastfeeding challenges, combining medical expertise with certified lactation consulting services.
For Mothers’ Milk Bank Information:
for information on donating milk:
or call (847) 262-5134
Editor’s Note: Both the depot and dispensary locations will be listed on the Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes website locator for easy public access.
Media Contact:
Dr. Miena Hall, MD, IBCLC
LactationMD, PLLC
Phone: (224) 636-2498
Email: miena.hall@lactationmd.com
Website: www.lactationmd.com
Susan Urbanski
Program Manager, Milk Bank WGL
Phone: (847) 262-5134
Email: susan@milkbankwgl.org
Website: milkbankwgl.org
