With more than two decades of experience in women’s services and maternal care, McKenzie Steelman, MSN, RN, RNC-OB, has dedicated her career to advancing safe, high-quality care for mothers and babies. McKenzie serves as the Maternal Designation Coordinator at Read More

Congratulations to North Mississippi Medical Center Gilmore-Amory, CHEER's CHAMPion of the Week! After years of dedication and continuous quality improvement, the team has officially earned re-designation as

Helping families build confidence during the transition to parenthood drives Megan Reed’s work. As Charge Nurse on the Mother-Baby Unit at Northern Light Eastern

Data-driven improvement and a deep commitment to patient care are at the heart of Jackie Green’s work. As Manager of Data Analytics at Holy Cross Health (Holy Cross Hospital and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital), Jackie has spent her 24-year career with

Every day, the Cumberland Medical Center team in Crossville, TN, makes a lasting difference for families in its community. CHEER is excited to spotlight them as our CHAMPion of the Week, celebrating their commitment to empowering mothe

Equitable healthcare comes to life through people like Boris Andriessen. Since joining the CHEER International Group (CHEERing), Boris has been a steady, on-the-ground advocate for expanding access to care in communities that are too often overlooked. With a backgr

At 18, Nathalie de Roy van Zuidewijn is one of CHEER International Group’s youngest volunteers. From the Netherlands and a recent VWO graduate, she spent three months with CHEERing, bringing compassion, energy, and dedication before completing her placement in Ap

Maria Sliwinski doesn’t just talk about quality improvement; she builds systems that make it possible. As the OB/Perinatal Quality Coordinator at Mercy Health Youngstown, Maria supports both SEB (St. Elizabeth Boardman) and SJW (St

CHEER is proud to recognize the WVU Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) team at PCH Women’s Center as our CHAMPion of the Week for their commitment to advancing breastfeeding support and delivering patient-centered care. Serving approximately 1,000 familie

Meet Dr. Sara Nikolova, a passionate advocate for health equity, whose work with the CHEER International Group (CHEERing) expanded essential care to vulnerable communities. Sara uses her medical background and public health interests to break down social barriers a