Prevention Research Center at UMass Chan
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The PRC at UMass Chan Medical School is funded by the CDC. We promote health and prevent disease through innovative public health research and training.
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Hey, #Worcester residents 18+, we need your input for our Community Food Assessment. Take the Survey. Available in 6 languages at foodhelpworcester.org/worcester-comm… /1
How can urban planning support #physicalactivity ? Increase number of, & access to, public open spaces. People living within 500m of a park, public square or bike path are more likely to engage in leisure-time walking 🌳
Currently 🆓 to read
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Our #REACH4Health team partnered with WRTA again this year to promote #NationalBreastfeedingMonth . Keep an eye out for our billboards on the road!
“Right now 26% of families w/ children in Massachusetts are food insecure. 1 in 4 of them don't qualify for free or reduced pricing meals,” said Project Bread's Jennifer Lemmerman. They make too much, but they're still struggling to put food on the table.” wbur.org/news/2023/08/1…
NEW: Seven district city councilor candidates join the relaunched This Week in Worcester podcast for one-on-one discussions on housing, homelessness, appointed leadership and police reform. #worcester #worcester politics #realquestions
thisweekinworcester.com/podcast-candid…
Tomorrow! Join us for a #NationalBreastfeedingMonth Tea Party to discuss health information and learn more.
Takes place from 2 - 3:30 pm at El Buen Samaritano Food Program, 39 Piedmont St.
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#REACH4Health #NationalBreastfeedingMonth Fact #4: Benefits of Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding provides health benefits for babies and mothers, and breast milk is tailored to the health needs of a growing baby.
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Mes Nacional de la Lactancia
Sabías...La ley de Massachusetts requiere que los empleadores con seis o más empleados proporcionen a todas las empleadas lactantes un tiempo de descanso y un espacio (que no sea un baño) para extraer leche.
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#REACH4Health
August is #NationalBreastfeedingMonth and we are celebrating with facts and resources all month long.
DYK...MA law requires employers with 6+ employees to provide all breastfeeding employees with break time & a space (other than a bathroom) to pump. More: tinyurl.com/39acjktj
'We need to work to understand and confront biases in the health care system by providing training on a continual basis.'
HHS Commissioner Dr. Castiel talks about creating an equitable health care system in Betsy Lehman Center's 'Patient Safety Beat.'
betsylehmancenterma.gov/news/patients-…
El 60% de las madres no amamantan durante el tiempo que se proponían.
Factores incluyen:
- Problemas con la lactancia y el enganche
- Inquietudes sobre la nutrición y el peso de los bebés
- Normas culturales y falta de apoyo familiar
Más: tinyurl.com/ykvs5ru9
#REACH4Health
#NationalBreastfeedingMonth Fact #2
60% of mothers do not breastfeed for as long as they intend to.
Factors include:
- Issues with lactation and latching
- Concerns about infant nutrition and weight
- Cultural norms and lack of family support
More: tinyurl.com/ykvs5ru9
#REACH4Health #NationalBreastfeedingMonth Fact #3: What is a doula?
A doula is a person who provides emotional and physical support during pregnancy and childbirth, supports positive birth outcomes, and promotes early breastfeeding.
More information: tinyurl.com/4e293xzf
August is National Breastfeeding Month! 👶🏼🤰
Check out what the City of Worcester has planned to promote #NationalBreastfeedingMonth !
Activities include radio chat sessions, community events, tea parties, and more! And look out for ads on the city buses!
Childcare providers: protect children from environmental hazards by ensuring you #ChooseSafePlaces for your childcare program. We can help. Learn more at: mass.gov/choose-safe-pl….
