Introducing the UNC Capstone Team!

Editor’s Note: The post has been updated to include additional information on the Capstone Project activities. Welcome to the UNC Capstone Team! This year, Breastfeed Orange NC is excited to be participating in the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health Capstone Program. We have welcomed an intrepid team of students. The energy and enthusiasm […]

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Board of Education Candidate Rani Dasi: Lactation Support in our Schools

Breastfeed Orange NC reached out to our Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education candidates for their insights on how our school district can support breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and human milk feeding families. We believe that creating a supportive environment for lactating families and employees in our schools is vital for the health and well-being of

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Board of Education Candidate Allison Willis: Lactation Support in our Schools

Breastfeed Orange NC reached out to our Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education candidates for their insights on how our school district can support breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and human milk feeding families. We believe that creating a supportive environment for lactating families and employees in our schools is vital for the health and well-being of

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Board of Education Candidate Mariela Hernandez: Lactation Support in our Schools

Breastfeed Orange NC reached out to our Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education candidates for their insights on how our school district can support breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and human milk feeding families. We believe that creating a supportive environment for lactating families and employees in our schools is vital for the health and well-being of

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Board of Education Candidate Honoria Middough: Lactation Support in our Schools

Breastfeed Orange NC reached out to our Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School Board candidates for their insights on how our school district can support breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and human milk feeding families. We believe that creating a supportive environment for lactating families and employees in our schools is vital for the health and well-being of our children,

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Board of Education Candidate Taylor Tally: Lactation Support in our Schools

Breastfeed Orange NC reached out to our Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School Board candidates for their insights on how our school district can support breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and human milk feeding families. We believe that creating a supportive environment for lactating families and employees in our schools is vital for the health and well-being of our children,

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Board of Education Candidate Jane S. Gabin: Lactation Support in our Schools

Breastfeed Orange NC reached out to our Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School Board candidates for their insights on how our school district can support breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and human milk feeding families. We believe that creating a supportive environment for lactating families and employees in our schools is vital for the health and well-being of our children,

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Board of Education Candidate Meredith Ballew: Lactation Support in our Schools

Breastfeed Orange NC reached out to our Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School Board candidates for their insights on how our school district can support breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and human milk feeding families. We believe that creating a supportive environment for lactating families and employees in our schools is vital for the health and well-being of our children,

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Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month

Editor’s Note: The post was originally written as part of the Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities request for community partner updates. It has been updated to incorporate a more local perspective. Breastfeed Orange NC continues to be grateful for the support and enthusiasm of the community. Breastfeed Orange NC is celebrating National Breastfeeding Month with gratitude and

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Congratulations Piedmont Health: WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence!

Congratulations to Piedmont Health WIC program for receiving the WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence Gold Award from the USDA! The WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence Program recognizes local WIC agencies that have demonstrated model practices in Breastfeeding Peer Counseling (BFPC), as well as those who are at varying stages of implementing exemplary breastfeeding promotion and support practices.

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