Breastfeeding Communities

Breastfeed Durham: A Leader in Promoting Breastfeeding Health Equity 

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In a recent Health Equity Impact Assessment conducted by ICO4MCH and facilitated by Lusajo Kajula on November 15, 2023, Breastfeed Durham’s commitment to breastfeeding support and its alignment with the 10 steps to a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community were highlighted. Let’s delves into the key findings of the assessment and Breastfeed Durham’s innovative efforts in addressing […]

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Breastfeeding Advocacy: Nurturing Healthier Communities with Breastfeed Durham

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At Breastfeed Durham, our mission is to promote and normalize breastfeeding, particularly in communities and closing the disparity gap in breastfeeding and lactation, a key component in ensuring the health and well-being of parents and infants. We’re excited to share a significant milestone in our journey. Thanks to the generous support from Blue Line Media

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Breastfeeding & Lactation Support Policies for Medical Trainees

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Breastfeeding and lactation support for medical trainees affects their own health, the health of their children, and the health of the patients and families they will take care of in the future. Research has shown that when medical trainees choose to breastfeed, they often do not receive adequate support from their colleagues and institutions and

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📢 New resource alert! Public Health Approaches to Perinatal Substance Use

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The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) are pleased to announce the release of a special issue of the Maternal and Child Health Journal on public health approaches to perinatal substance use. DECEMBER 2023 SPECIAL ISSUE: PUBLIC HEALTH APPROACHES TO PERINATAL SUBSTANCE USE Almost 1 in 4 pregnancy-related deaths are

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Breastfeed Durham Unveils New “Breastfeeding Welcome Here” Signs in Partnership with Local Artist and Durham Parks and Rec

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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

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Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP): Apply Now!

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Starting on December 1st, the Durham County Department of Social Services began taking applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). LIEAP is a federally-funded program that provides a one-time vendor payment to help eligible households to pay their heating bills. Eligible applicants include individuals aged 60+, persons who have disabilities and who receive

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Immigrant Eligibility for Medicaid and ACA in North Carolina/Elegibilidad de los Inmigrantes para Medicaid y ACA en Carolina del Norte

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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

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Exciting Developments in the NC Medicaid 1115 Waiver and Healthy Opportunities Pilot

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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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