ABOUT US
Our Center for Health Equity, Education, and Research (CHEER) at Boston Medical Center and the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is a world class center for maternal-child health advocacy, training and research.
OUR PROGRAMS
- CHEER Our HQ in Boston, USA
- CHAMPS (Communities and Hospitals Advancing
Maternity Practices) Our equity-based
breastfeeding initiative - CHEERing (CHEER International Group) Our partner NGO in Athens, Greece
WHERE WE WORK
- Mississippi and the Southern US
- American Indian and Alaska Native communities
- Refugee camps, shelters and centers in Eastern Europe
WHAT WE DO
- Support community-based training and research
- Train healthcare professionals, allied healthcare workers, agencies, and volunteers
- Promote equity in breastfeeding and evidence-based maternity care practices
- Provide technical assistance to hospitals seeking Baby-Friendly designation
- Perform Community Health Assessments
- Lead Infant Feeding in Emergencies (IFE) initiatives
- Actively promote preventive health care
WHOM WE SERVE
- Underserved communities and
communities of color - Refugees from 20+ nations
- Hospitals, non-profits and NGOs
- Healthcare professionals
WE SPEAK
- Arabic
- English
- Farsi
- French
- German
- Greek
- Hindi
- Kurmanji
- Lingala
- Malay
- Spanish
- Tamil
- Turkish
- Yoruba
