Month: October 2023
CHEER CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: TRENDLE SAMUEL, MPH, BSN, RN, CLC
This week’s CHAMPion rehabilitates, educates, and advocates. Trendle Samuel, MPH, BSN, RN, CLC, has been a registered nurse for more than 25 years, and was even named one of Read More
CHEER CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: HMONG BREASTFEEDING COALITION
The Hmong Breastfeeding Coalition’s vision for the future is clear: for all Hmong babies, parents, and families to noj qab, nyob zoo (eat well and live well). The coalition empowers Hmong birthing people and families by creating spaces for learning, support, and healing; meanwhile, weavin
Read MoreCHEER CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: ADRIANA LOZADA
In the late 90s, Adriana Lozada co-founded a newspaper and media company and a network of youth sites in Spanish and was named one of CNN en Español’s 20 "Latin American Leaders of the Internet" in 2000. Then she gave birth. Today, Adriana is an advanced birth doula, a postpartum educato
Read MoreCHEER CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: HUMMINGBIRD INDIGENOUS FAMILY SERVICES
This week’s CHAMPion is dedicated to healthy Indigenous babies born into healthy Indigenous families supported by healthy Indigenous communities. Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services (Hummingbird) is the first and only Indigenous agen
Read MoreCHEER CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: MERIT HEALTH CENTRAL
After six years of dedication and teamwork, Merit Health Central can celebrate a milestone. The hospital received its official Baby-Friendly designation on September 21, 2023! Merit Health Central has long been a healthcare hub in south and west Ja
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