Willow Appleby’s passion for defending and advocating for refugee rights is inspiring – one reason she managed the CHEER International Group’s volunteer program for nearly two years! Our newest CHAMPion first joined CHEERing as a student intern in early 2023.

Kimberly Congden, MSN, RN, IBCLC, is dedicated to supporting families through their breastfeeding journeys. Our newest CHAMPion of the Week is the Assistant Nurse Manager of Lactation Services and Parent Education at Baystate Medical Center, CHAMPS National lead at the facility, and a passionate adv

Hilo Benioff Medical Center is committed to improving breastfeeding support for Big Island families. Our newest CHAMPion of the Week implemented an annual ‘Newborn Feeding Survey’ with staff to identify barriers, training needs, and ways to support staff and patients. Feedback from the first sur

Laura Brown, LICSW, PMH-C, and CFSW, is an inspiring leader in maternal and mental health. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, founder of Happy Moms, co-founder of Back 2 BASICS, Breastfeeding Support Service, and co-founder of the Financial Social

Thanks to CHAMPS National hospital Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC), there is a new Milk Drop Depot in Tennessee! CRMC partnered with Mothers’ Milk Bank of Tennessee to open the 20th Milk Dro

The CHAMPS National Virtual Breastfeeding Conference is almost here! As we continue our countdown, we are thrilled to spotlight our inspiring speakers as CHAMPions of the Week. This week, we’re featuring Adiliah Smith, Crystina H

The CHAMPS National Virtual Breastfeeding Conference is coming up on September 17! We’re celebrating the knowledgeable and passionate speakers as our CHAMPions of the Week. Today’s CHAMPion Speaker is Meg Parker, MD, MPH, a Pro

The CHAMPS National Virtual Breastfeeding Conference is coming up on September 17! Over the next few weeks, we’re celebrating the knowledgeable and passionate speakers as our CHAMPions of the Week. Today’s CHAMPion Speaker is A

The CHAMPS National Virtual Breastfeeding Conference is coming up on September 17! Over the next few weeks, we’re celebrating the knowledgeable and passionate speakers as our CHAMPions of the Week. Today’s CHAM

The CHAMPS National Virtual Breastfeeding Conference is coming up on September 17! Over the next few weeks, we’re celebrating the knowledgeable and passionate speakers as our CHAMPions of the Week. Today’s CHAM