Congratulations to Methodist Olive Branch, CHEER’s CHAMPion of the Week! After five years of dedication and quality improvement work, the hospital was re-designated as Baby-Friendly. Located in Olive Branch, Mississippi, Methodist Olive Branch takes pride in offering quality, patient-centered c

Ellison “El” Iseri, MBA, is advancing maternal and newborn health across the Hawaiian Islands through his leadership in quality improvement. As a Quality Improvement Engineer at Queen’s Health System, El supports the Women’s Health & Pediatric Clinical Program, spanning inpatient and amb

This week’s CHAMPion is an aspiring public health leader with a multidimensional perspective on maternal-child health equity. Alexandra Tsangarakis is pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree at Boston University, with a concentration in Healthcare Management and dual certificates in Matern

Melissa Bartick, MD, MS, MPH, FABM, is a leader in maternal and child health, recognized nationally and internationally for her work as a physician, researcher, advocate, and writer. Dr. Bartick is a trusted expert in breastfeeding policy and clinical care, with a focus on hospital practices, public