In September 2023, CHAMPS entered a three-year cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop CHAMPS National, expanding its efforts to implement evidence-based maternal health practices with hospitals nationwide. CHAMPS National, led by the Center for Health Equity, Education, and Research (CHEER) at Boston Medical Center, is dedicated to promoting equitable, hospital practices to address disparities in breastfeeding rates. Enrolling 100 hospitals across the US and its territories, the program focuses on reducing racial disparities in breastfeeding rates and promoting maternal-child health practices. With combined annual births exceeding 200,000, CHAMPS National is dedicated to advancing maternity care nationwide.
The 2024 CHAMPS National Conference brings healthcare leaders all over the US to lead us in discussion on how we can be champions of breastfeeding. We will learn about key topics and evidence-based practices to provide the best care for our mothers and families.
CHEER Director, Executive Director and Founder of CHEER International Group (CHEERing)
CHEER Associate Director
Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity, CDC
Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, CHAMPS National Consultant
ROSE CEO & Founder, CHAMPS Community Engagement Director
Louisiana Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review and Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative Medical Director
UMass Memorial Medical Center, CHAMPS National Consultant
EveryMother Co-Director, CHAMPS National Coach
Baobab Birth Collective Co-Founder and Doula
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, CHAMPS National Consultant
CHAMPS National Coach
CHEER Senior Research Project Manager, CHAMPS National Coach
DONA Certified Doula, Birthing By Your Design Founder and CEO
DONA-Trained and Commonsense Childbirth Institute Certified Birth Doula, Naima’s Love Founder
University of Guam, CHAMPS National Consultant
Mother's Milk LLC
Village Maternal Services Owner
Program Director at Reaching Our Brothers Everywhere (ROBE)
The Way Family Clinic, CHAMPS National Coach
CHEER Senior Research Project Manager, CHAMPS National Coach
Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE) Interim Chief Executive Officer
CHAMPS National Consultant
CHEER Director, Executive Director and Founder of CHEER International Group (CHEERing)
CHEER Associate Director
CHEER Senior Research Project Manager, CHAMPS National Coach
CHEER Senior Research Project Manager, CHAMPS National Coach
Project Management Specialist, CHEER
Research Assistant II, CHEER
Research Assistant, CHEER
Research Assistant, CHEER
Research Assistant, CHEER