Fariha Rahman

Better Data, Better Care: The Need for Disaggregated Health Metrics for South Asian and AANHPI Mothers

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Observed annually from August 15 to 21, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Breastfeeding Week draws attention to the diverse lactation experiences, cultural contexts, and systemic barriers affecting families across AANHPI communities (Asian Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Task Force of LA County / USBC AANHPI Caucus, 2020–2026). This year’s theme, “Better Data, Better Care […]

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This Cling Means Something”: Uplifting Families, One Business at a Time

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By Janiah Fladger, MPH CandidateUNC Gillings School of Global Public HealthField Placement with Breastfeed Durham, Summer 2025 This summer, I spent ten weeks knocking on business doors, managing spreadsheets, tabling at community events, and having deep, unexpected conversations about breastfeeding. As the Recruitment Coordinator for Breastfeed Durham’s Breastfeeding-Friendly Business Awards, I didn’t just help local businesses apply

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NC Commissioner of Labor Candidate Braxton Winston II’s Vision for a Breastfeeding Family Friendly State

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Summary of Braxton’s Responses Support the implementation of breastfeeding-friendly policies across communities in NC There are two ways I will be able to support breastfeeding friendly policies as Commissioner of Labor: Addressing the growing maternal health crisis At the foundation of our campaign is something I call the “whole worker approach”. While the compliance departments

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Gubernatorial Candidate Wayne Turner’s Vision for a Breastfeeding Family Friendly State

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Summary of Wayne’s Responses Support the implementation of breastfeeding-friendly policies across communities in NC I would make state support for adherence to the PUMP Actand related law a part of the state’s presentation and solicitation ofprospective employers who are thinking about starting a business orrelocating to North Carolina. We should not advertise as a haven

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