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Inclusive Contracting: Successes to Advance Breastfeeding Equity

Blog,

Though now an illegal practice, government contracts, policies, and practices have generally excluded women, and Black, Indigenous, and people of color. Still, practices and existing structures continue the inequitable distribution of all ...

Breastfeeding Equity Through Community Engagement

Ohio,
Utah,

In this infographic, ASTHO highlights some of the biggest takeaways, successes, and data collected from the Breastfeeding Learning Community.

Examining State Innovations to Advance Breastfeeding and Health Equity

Ohio,
Utah,

Breastfeeding is considered the gold standard in postnatal care for both birthing persons and infants. Yet racial disparities in breastfeeding initiation and duration rates continue to persist. Effective intervention strategies require a ...

Integrating Breastfeeding Into Early Childhood Nutrition Security Programs

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Breastfeeding is a key protective factor against infant and toddler nutrition insecurity and is the ideal source of nutrition for most infants, since it adapts to each child’s unique nutritional needs.

States Consider Role of COVID-19 Vaccination for School Enrollment

Blog,
Iowa,
Ohio,
Utah,

This week might have marked the beginning of summer, but many policymakers and health officials have their eye on the upcoming school year and what that might mean in terms of getting students vaccinated against COVID-19. According to a ...

Leveraging Data Linkage to Address Adverse Childhood Experiences

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ACEs,

Surveillance data allow public health practitioners and researchers to track changes in the burden of ACEs by collecting data on previous exposure, health conditions that may impact or be impacted by exposure, and other related topics.