Mothers are cherished, sacred members of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities, and hold distinct roles of nourishing, teaching, and leading their families. For many, pregnancy can be an […]
This webinar will focus on basic best practices for advocates and domestic violence programs working with Tribal law enforcement in Indian Country. Building knowledge and networking within these systems is […]
Despite decades of progress made improving conditions for women in the workforce, there is still no federal law guaranteeing pregnant employees the right to reasonable workplace accommodations. The Pregnant Workers […]
Ohio WIC is working with the Ohio Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review program to educate moms about urgent warning signs that can occur during pregnancy or in the postpartum period. Although the […]
Child nutrition programs, such as the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, summer and afterschool meals programs, and the Special, Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), […]
Renforcement de Capacites decisionnelles : Mere - Enfant (the Birth Empowerment Project) is an ongoing grant-funded project of the Opportunity Alliance WIC Program. Based on an initial series of multilingual, […]
Driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing racial justice movement, the nation’s health care system is in a period of reckoning regarding its role in perpetuating racial health inequities. Cancer-related […]
For almost 50 years, WIC has played a crucial role in adequately delivering quality nutrition services and breastfeeding support for American families. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to play a […]
There are nearly 3 million American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/AN) living in the United States. However, too often the needs of tribal communities are an afterthought to Congress and policymakers. Policies […]