Month: February 2026
CHEER CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: NANDI A. MARSHALL
For more than 22 years, Nandi A. Marshall, DrPH, MPH, CHES, CLC, CDE, has been a driving force for maternal and child health equity through community engagement. While she has been a breastfeeding advocate her entire life, her work specifically focused on breastfeeding began about 16 years ago follo
Read MoreCHEER CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: LUNA GROENEWOLD
Mirre “Luna” Groenewold’s dedication to maternal and infant health shines through every part of her work, making her a truly deserving CHAMPion of the Week. As a Field Manager with the CHEER International Group (CHEERing) and a European Solidarity Corps Volun
Read MoreCHEER CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: MELISSA JOSEPH, MD
Melissa Joseph, MD, is a Family Medicine resident physician at the Colquitt Regional Family Medicine Residency Program, where she is building a career grounded in compassionate, patient-centered care. As an intern with a strong interest in obstetrics and p
Read MoreCHEER CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: NORTON SOUND REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Congratulations to Norton Sound Regional Hospital (NSRH), CHEER’s CHAMPion of the Week! NSRH has officially been re-designated as a Baby-Friendly hospital, marking an extraordinary achievement that reflects y
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