The accepted definition of a milk "bank" is where milk is collected, 
processed and shipped.  The NMBs and other network of centers feeding milk to Prolacta 
are milk collection depots.  "Milk Bank" has more PR appeal, but is not 
correct terminology in my opinion.

There is one HMBANA milk bank in California - The MMB in San Jose (Vallley 
Med Ctr).  None of the collection depots being set up by Prolacta or its 
contractors will be eligible for membership in HMBANA as they do not process milk.  
Until we change the law, any hospital or other facility in California that 
stores either donor human milk or mothers' own milk for infants will need to be 
licensed as a tissue bank.

Nancy E. Wight MD, IBCLC, FABM, FAAP
Neonatologist
Medical Director, Lactation Services
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women
San Diego, CA USA
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