Month: April 2023
CHEER CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: FARZANA HAKIMI
Earning a well-deserved promotion, becoming a newly elected board member, and passing important exams are some of Farzana Hakimi’s latest accomplishments. As CHEERing’s Associate Director, Farzana manages programmatic work for the international program, including CHEERing’s Sportnet Project an
Read MoreCHEER CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: LILLY MARCELIN
As a feminist and social activist, Lilly Marcelin, Founder and Executive Director of the Resilient Sisterhood Project (RSP) is passionate about promoting Black women’s health issues. The grassroots organization focuses on community-centered education and advocacy for Black women’s reproductive h
Read MoreCHEER CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER-WEST POINT
After eight years of dedication and teamwork, North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC)-West Point can celebrate a big milestone. The hospital received its official Baby-Friendly designation on April 4, 2023. Having one of the lowest (if not the lowest) C-section rates in Mississippi, it’s no sur
Read MoreCHEER CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: MASSACHUSETTS WIC
Breastfeeding support is just one of the many free services that Massachusetts WIC provides to families who qualify. Pregnant and breastfeeding participants can expect their children under five years of age to stay healthy, thanks in part to pre- and postnatal individual breastfeeding care services
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