Editor’s note (September 2026): This January 2025 post discussed the vacated Title IX Rule; readers should check current federal Title IX guidance rather than treat this as up to date. We have difficult news to share about the future of Title IX protections. A federal judge in Kentucky has vacated the 2024 Title IX Rule
Editor’s note (September 2026): This January 2025 post reported on a proposed NC DHHS breastfeeding hotline RFP; it is kept as part of Breastfeed Durham’s history. After years of dedicated advocacy, we are thrilled to share a major milestone for breastfeeding support in North Carolina! The NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), Division of Public
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We’re excited to share that the revised NC InCK Food Resource Guide is now live and available for our community! This valuable resource, updated in November 2024, includes food access information and breastfeeding support resources, including an overview of breast pump coverage for Medicaid Standard Plans (found on page 13). This guide was made possible through the dedicated work of Kate Hanson and
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At Breastfeed Durham, we believe that community-centered postpartum care is essential for improving maternal and infant health outcomes. That’s why we are proud to collaborate with Duke’s Postpartum Partners program, which trains future healthcare professionals in equitable, interdisciplinary, and culturally responsive postpartum support. Through hands-on learning and partnerships with organizations like MAAME, Inc. and Breastfeed Durham, students gain critical skills in lactation support, perinatal health,
Editor’s note (September 2026): This January 2025 post announced a guaranteed income pilot’s application window, which has since closed. At Breastfeed Durham, we know that financial stability is a key factor in ensuring families can focus on the health and well-being of their children—including providing the best start through breastfeeding. That’s why we are excited
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The WIC office in Durham has been hard at work this year, with significant developments that will enhance support for breastfeeding families and make services more accessible to the community. We would like to share some of the highlights and key updates, including the recent relocation of the Live Well clinic, the expansion of dedicated
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Editor’s note (September 2026): This January 2025 post covers a statewide North Carolina data dashboard rather than Durham-specific information, and is kept here as part of Breastfeed Durham’s record. As parental health professionals, data enthusiasts, and advocates for health equity, we understand the power of accessible, well-organized data to drive informed decisions. North Carolina’s new Maternal
Position Open for Spring and Summer 2026 Job Title: Recruitment Coordinator for Breastfeeding Friendly Community Partners The Recruitment Coordinator will play a vital role in expanding Breastfeed Durham’s Breastfeeding Friendly Community Partners initiative. The goal is to recruit historically underutilized businesses (HUBs) to become Breastfeeding Friendly Community Partners, creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for
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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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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
Our Very Own Love Anderson Featured on NPR’s Due South! Read More »
