Advocacy

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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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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A Day in DC for Workplace Lactation Advocacy

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On September 6, I had the privilege of participating in an inspiring roundtable discussion in Washington, DC, as part of Workplace Lactation Week. The conversation, hosted by the White House Office of Public Engagement and the Gender Policy Council, focused on two critical pieces of legislation: the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act

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Child Well-Being in Durham County: 2024 Snapshot

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NC Child’s county data cards & interactive data dashboard provide local snapshots of child well-being. The county data cards present the latest data for key indicators in five areas of children’s well-being: A Strong Start, Family Economic Security, Nurturing Homes and Communities, Health and Wellness, and High-Quality Education. View Durham’s 2024 County Card below to see

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North Carolina Immigrant Eligibility for Nutrition Programs

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The NC Justice Center and the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy released this new information sheet in English and Spanish discussing immigrant eligibility for nutrition programs: SNAP, WIC, Sun Bucks, and School Lunch/Breakfast. As kids are back in school, we think this information is critical to share with our community. Please share widely with your networks.

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Radical Healing Collaborative Launches Primary Care Services!

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Radical Healing, an inclusive health and wellness center, is launching an integrative primary care and gender care clinic September 16. The practice is located in Durham’s Lakewood neighborhood and will be BIPOC and LGBTQ+ centered, body positive and HAES aligned, with a focus on access and socioeconomic healthcare justice. They will offer sliding-scale, self-pay, and insurance options

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Celebrating Our Extraordinary Executive Director: Bernadette Greene Receives the 2024 Grandparent Community Service Award

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We are thrilled to announce that our very own Executive Director, Bernadette Greene, has been honored with the prestigious Grandparent Community Service Award for 2024! This award, presented by BAGS (Being A Grandparent Support), recognizes grandparents who have made remarkable contributions to their communities, and Bernadette is more than deserving of this accolade. Bernadette has

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