CHEER CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: NATIVE BREASTFEEDING COALITION OF WISCONSIN

Nov 12, 2023

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“Strong. Resilient. Latched.” These three words guide the work of the Native Breastfeeding Coalition of Wisconsin. Our newest CHAMPion of the Week is dedicated to strengthening and

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CHEER CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: BINATIONAL BREASTFEEDING COALITION

Nov 6, 2023

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The Binational Breastfeeding Coalition (BBC) is committed to creating breastfeeding awareness along the border. Our newest CHAMPion of the Week promotes and supports breastfeeding through education and outreach to the El Paso/Juárez border region a

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CHEER CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: TRENDLE SAMUEL, MPH, BSN, RN, CLC

Oct 30, 2023

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This week’s CHAMPion rehabilitates, educates, and advocates. Trendle Samuel, MPH, BSN, RN, CLC, has been a registered nurse for more than 25 years, and was even named one of Read More

CHEER CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: HMONG BREASTFEEDING COALITION

Oct 22, 2023

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The Hmong Breastfeeding Coalition’s vision for the future is clear: for all Hmong babies, parents, and families to noj qab, nyob zoo (eat well and live well). The coalition empowers Hmong birthing people and families by creating spaces for learning, support, and healing; meanwhile, weavin

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CHEER CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: ADRIANA LOZADA

Oct 15, 2023

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In the late 90s, Adriana Lozada co-founded a newspaper and media company and a network of youth sites in Spanish and was named one of CNN en Español’s 20 "Latin American Leaders of the Internet" in 2000. Then she gave birth. Today, Adriana is an advanced birth doula, a postpartum educato

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CHEER CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: HUMMINGBIRD INDIGENOUS FAMILY SERVICES

Oct 9, 2023

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This week’s CHAMPion is dedicated to healthy Indigenous babies born into healthy Indigenous families supported by healthy Indigenous communities. Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services (Hummingbird) is the first and only Indigenous agen

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CHEER CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: MERIT HEALTH CENTRAL

Oct 1, 2023

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After six years of dedication and teamwork, Merit Health Central can celebrate a milestone. The hospital received its official Baby-Friendly designation on September 21, 2023! Merit Health Central has long been a healthcare hub in south and west Ja

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CHEER CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: CHEERING TEAM MEMBERS

Sep 24, 2023

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The CHEERing Center in Athens, Greece, recently experienced the impact of Storm Daniel, which caused catastrophic flooding across Greece and the Mediterranean. Thankfully, CHEERing team members Willow, Pierrette, Vangelio, and R

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CHEER CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: WAYNE GENERAL HOSPITAL

Sep 17, 2023

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Congratulations to Wayne General Hospital, our newest CHAMPion of the Week! After eight years of dedication and teamwork, the hospital received its official Baby-Friendly designation on September 7, 2023. Wayne General’s commitment to providing

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CHEER CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: BREASTFEEDING LATINAS

Sep 11, 2023

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Our newest CHAMPion of the Week is working to tackle lactation disparities, one belly bump at a time. Breastfeeding Latinas educates birthing people and empowers women of color to become breastfeeding specialists. Ileana Berrios, MS, IBCLC, founded Brea

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