Melissa Robey, MD, FAAFP, NABBLM-C, IBCLC, DipABLM, is a dedicated Family Medicine physician with a passion for supporting families through pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and parenting. Triple-board certified in Family Medicine, Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Rob

Jeannette Myrick, MPH, is a dedicated researcher and doula whose work centers on equity in perinatal care. Jeannette is a member of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA, and manages the Supportive Birth Collaborative, a multidisciplinary t

CHEER is celebrating a CHAMPS National hospital this week: Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital in Kamuela, HI! Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital enrolled in CHAMPS in May 2024 and is making impressive strides in improving maternity care and breastfeeding support. The team is g

Jamie Williams BSN, RNC-MNN, IBCLC, is a passionate maternal-child health nurse and lactation advocate with nearly two decades of experience. She has worked at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital for 18 ye

Pennie Bumrungsiri, MSc, LM, CPM, Clinical Services Director at Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii, began her midwifery journey in South Africa, where she supported rural health efforts among intergenerational communities. There, she came to

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

Christyn “Chrissy” Rodeheaver, CBS, BFPC, Doula, is breaking new ground as a breastfeeding advocate and connector across West Virginia. As a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor and the Hospital Liaison to WVU Children’s Hospital for the WV Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, an