BERLIN, NH, August 28, 2025 – Androscoggin Valley Hospital (AVH), a proud affiliate of North Country Healthcare (NCH), is pleased to announce that Erin Samel, PT, DPT, MS, has recently been certified as a Clinical Lactation Counselor (CLC).
The Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice defines CLCs as clinical lactation care providers dedicated to the promotion, protection, and support of breastfeeding and human lactation in their work to prevent and solve breastfeeding problems. They understand that breastfeeding works best when it is the cultural norm and when the provider of lactation support and services is culturally competent.
Erin is excited to expand lactation support for our new mothers in the North Country, both immediately postpartum while still admitted and after, within the scope of physical therapy. She looks forward to being able to help improve confidence and comfort with nursing.
For more information, please call (603) 326-5738. Patients will need a referral from their provider. If admitted, they will automatically receive orders for Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy.
