Today’s CHAMPion of the Week post doubles as a speaker spotlight. Obstetrician and CHAMPS consultant Michelle Owens, MD, is the keynote speaker for our upcoming virtual breastfeeding conference on September 17! Her keynote speech ‘Becoming: A Journey to Breastfeeding Advocacy’ will begin a day

It is nearly the start of World Breastfeeding Week – and today, we’re celebrating the organizer as our CHAMPion! The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) is a global network of individuals and organizations dedicated to the protection, p

OCH Regional Medical Center is Baby-Friendly! The hospital has been working with CHAMPS since 2015, determined to improve breastfeeding education, resources, and support. OCH Regional was officially designated as a Baby-Friendly facility in May 2024. Located in Starkville, Mississippi, Read More

Introducing Dorothy Joy Colodro, CHAMPS National team member and this week’s CHAMPion! Dorothy Joy joins CHAMPS National as a Research Assistant in Guam, bringing her passion for maternity care, health equity, food security, and humanitarian aid. Dorothy Joy is dedicated to all things health an

Meet a member of our CHAMPS National team and this week’s CHAMPion: Nicolle Heisserer! Passionate about breastfeeding and maternal support, Nicole is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant® (IBCLC®) and a Project Manager for CHAMPS’ work with hospitals in Guam and the Pacific Is