Breastfeeding is a journey that involves not just the parent and child, but a supportive community working together to ensure the best start for our little ones. At Breastfeed Durham, we’re committed to empowering families in this journey. A critical tool in our arsenal is the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) referral form – a […]
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Breastfeed Durham is thrilled to share a groundbreaking initiative that marks a significant stride towards completing step 2 of the 10 steps to Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities and a more inclusive and supportive Durham for breastfeeding families. Thanks to the generous funding from our Durham County Commissioners, we’ve embarked on a visionary partnership with Durham
MAAME, Inc. is launching a new program called “EatWell” through their First Foods initiative. If you know a pregnant or postpartum person with little one(s) 0 to 5, please share this new program them. The only other requirement is that they need to be able to receive mail. In need of additional food assistance? MAAME,
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(español abajo) A recent report by the Urban Institute highlights how critical it is for immigrants, advocates, and agency workers to have accurate information about immigrant eligibility for health and benefit programs in North Carolina. Now, with Medicaid Expansion around the corner in North Carolina, the North Carolina Justice Center and the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy have
Our collaborator, Kate Hanson from Meals4Families, has shared with us an important update regarding the Medicaid 1115 waiver and the potential expansion of the Healthy Opportunities Pilot (HOP). This development directly aligns with our mission at Breastfeed Durham and the concerns many of you have voiced over time. The NC Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver
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I’m excited to announce there’s a new collaboration happening… ICO4MCH is collaborating with Welcome Baby to expand access to breastfeeding support in Durham County. Welcome Baby, a program of Durham County Cooperative Extension, funded by Durham County Government and Durham’s Partnership for Children aims to strengthen families with young children by providing accurate child development
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In the heart of Durham, a movement is burgeoning. A movement that encourages businesses and employers to support breastfeeding families, ensuring a healthier and more inclusive community for everyone. We at Breastfeed Durham, in collaboration with the North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition, Durham County Department of Public Health, and Durham County Commissioners, are thrilled to introduce
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Monét Kees, MPPA, CBS, a member of North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition and doctoral candidate at Mississippi State University, requests our assistance in a research study that she is currently conducting for her dissertation. She is searching for Black lactation professionals to participate in a doctoral research study about the experiences of Black lactation professionals in
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It’s been a while since we’ve connected though Breastfeed Durham’s monthly newsletter, but guess what, we’re back! Durham County’s Improving Community Outcomes for Maternal and Child Health initiative has been working hard to develop and modify policy changes that amplify the voices of those with lived experiences, but before we get too deep, I’d like
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Beginning December 1, 2023, more North Carolinians will be able to get health coverage through NC Medicaid! North Carolina Medicaid expansion is a landmark initiative that represents the most substantial investment in the state’s health in decades. North Carolina’s Medicaid expansion marks a significant turning point in healthcare access for the state, increasing access to
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