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Spotlight: Family Matters Durham & ICO4MCH

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Breastfeed Durham is excited to highlight the incredible work of Family Matters Durham, an initiative under the Improving Community Outcomes for Maternal and Child Health (ICO4MCH) program. This project is transforming breastfeeding support in our community by ensuring that every family has access to the resources they need to meet their infant feeding goals. Through Family Matters Durham, local […]

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Supporting Families in Need: Durham Food Resource Map and End Hunger Durham Pantry List

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As we celebrate Minority Health Month and Black Maternal Health Week this April, it’s essential to acknowledge not only the importance of equitable healthcare and lactation practices but also the barriers that many families in our community face, including food insecurity. For families experiencing food insecurity, the challenges are multifaceted, affecting not just access to

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Family Matters Durham: Welcome to Our Spring Edition!

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In this edition, Family Matters Durham will explore ways to support Black women, share resources for expectant families, and highlight efforts being made in maternal and child health. We hope this season of growth inspires you as much as it inspires us, and that together, we continue working toward a healthier and more equitable future

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Navigating a New Direction: Insights from the Patient Safety and Equity Workshop

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Last month, Patients for Patient Safety US, a patient-led organization dedicated to safe, equitable care, invited our Executive Director, Bernadette Greene, and Breastfeed Durham to participate in patient safety and equity workshop in San Diego, where leaders and advocates gathered to discuss pressing concerns and innovative solutions in healthcare. This event served as a pivotal

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Invitation to Patient Safety and Equity workshop in San Diego

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Editor’s note (September 2026): This post documents Executive Director Bernadette Greene’s invitation to a national March 2025 patient safety and equity workshop, kept as part of Breastfeed Durham’s history. We are excited to share that Patients for Patient Safety US, a patient-led organization dedicated to safe, equitable care, recently invited our Executive Director, Bernadette Greene,

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Beyond Birth Lactation Services: New Location + Now Accepting Medicaid!

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Exciting News from Beyond Birth Lactation Services (BBLS)! We are thrilled to share some fantastic news from our partners at Beyond Birth Lactation Services! This vital organization has been an incredible support for families navigating the early stages of parenthood, and now, BBLS is making their services even more accessible by accepting Medicaid! Whether you’re

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Open Enrollment Now Available for FCR Head Start & Early Head Start Programs

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Editor’s note (September 2026): This March 2025 post announced FCR Head Start and Early Head Start enrollment for the 2025 to 2026 school year; readers should check the current year’s enrollment window. Families & Communities Rising, Inc. (FCR) is excited to announce that the application process for the 2025-2026 school year is now open for

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Love Anderson Interviewed by Ceres Chill: Safe Infant Feeding During Emergencies

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In today’s unpredictable world, it’s essential to be prepared for emergencies—especially when it comes to infant feeding. Breastfeed Durham’s COO, Love Anderson, sat down with Rebekah Scroggy, RN BSN IBCLC of “Ceres Chill” to share valuable insights on how to safely manage infant feeding during crises. The latest Ceres Chill video and blog post provide

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Updated Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute Ready, Set, Baby resources

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The folks at Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute (CGBI) at UNC Chapel Hill’s Gillings School of Global Public Health have exciting news regarding their Ready, Set, Baby prenatal breastfeeding education resources! They have made important updates to Ready, Set, Baby in both the parent booklet and the educator flip chart. They’ve also added several new language

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