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NC Medicaid is recruiting for their new Beneficiary Advisory Council

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NC Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC) and Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC) Application NC Medicaid is recruiting for a new Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC)! The BAC will be a dedicated forum for people with lived experience with NC Medicaid. The BAC will have at least 18 members selected from the 14 congressional districts and four additional at-large […]

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Our Very Own Love Anderson Featured on NPR’s Due South!

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We are thrilled to celebrate Love Anderson, Chair of the North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition and a dedicated advocate for families, who was recently featured on NPR’s Due South to discuss the critical work of the Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities initiative and its response to infant feeding needs in Western North Carolina. Don’t miss this impactful conversation—listen now

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Exciting News! Durham Doula is Now Nurtured by Emily

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Read on for an exciting update from Emily from Nurtured by Emily (formerly Durham Doula)! Starting a postpartum doula business that nurtures families in the early weeks and months after birth is my passion, and I’m thrilled to announce my new business name, Nurtured by Emily. As an experienced certified Postpartum Doula and a mom, I’ve

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Family Matters Durham: Thankful Edition

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Read on for a reflective end of year update from Family Matters Durham’s Public Health Education specialist, Jasmine Johnson, MPH! Dear Community, During this holiday season we are reminded of the warmth and vibrancy of our community. We look forward to ways that bring us together, foster connections, and celebrate our shared interests. We hope

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DACA Holders and Other Immigrants Can Now Enroll in ACA Insurance / Titulares de DACA y Otros Inmigrantes Ahora Pueden Inscribirse en Seguro Médico de la ACA

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Español abajo Good News for DACA Holders and Immigrant Families: ACA Insurance Now Includes Access to Lactation Services and Breast Pumps We’re excited to share that new ACA (Affordable Care Act) regulations now make DACA holders and other immigrant groups eligible for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, starting as early as December

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Human Milk Feeding Strategic Plan: Your Input Matters

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At Breastfeed Durham, in partnership with the Durham Department of Public Health, we have drafted a comprehensive Human Milk Feeding Strategic Plan aimed at improving the health and well-being of families across Durham. This plan outlines our shared vision for supporting breastfeeding and human milk feeding in our community, with the goal of making Durham a place

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New Name Alert! Introducing Family Matters Durham!

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Read on for an exciting update from ICO4MCH Public Health Education specialist, Jasmine Johnson, MPH! Dear Community, We are excited to announce the new name of the Improving Community Outcomes for Maternal and Child Health (ICO4MCH) initiative! Let me formally introduce Family Matters Durham! About Family Matters Durham is a program of Durham County Department

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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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Supporting Spanish-Speaking Families: A New Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program

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Breastfeed Durham is excited to share news of a new study focused on increasing exclusive breastfeeding in Spanish-speaking immigrant and refugee communities. Led by Duke and UNCG, this study offers training and paid positions for bilingual peer counselors.

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