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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North Carolina has expanded Medicaid!

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Last month, we shared the news that Medicaid expansion in North Carolina will increase the number of people eligible for NC Medicaid starting December 1, 2023! Today, more than 600,000 North Carolinians are newly eligible for health coverage through NC Medicaid. Of those, approximately 260,000 are people who were receiving limited Medicaid Family Planning benefits

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Improving Community Outcomes for Maternal and Child Health 

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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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Recap: An Incredible Celebration for Partners and Loved Ones on Saturday

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On Saturday, November 4, we had a phenomenal gathering at Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, Durham, which was exclusively designed for our cherished partners and loved ones. The atmosphere was filled with enthusiasm, as we celebrated the essence of teamwork in breastfeeding and emphasized that it’s truly a team effort. For those who couldn’t make

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Building a Breastfeeding-Friendly Durham Together

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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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Black Lactation Specialists: Your Voices are Needed

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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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Improving Community Outcomes for Maternal and Child Health 

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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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North Carolina is Extending Medicaid Coverage to More Individuals

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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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