AI/AN CHAMPS: American Indian and Alaska Native Communities and Hospitals Advancing Maternity Practices
Funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, AI/AN CHAMPS (American Indian/Alaska Native Communities and Hospitals Advancing Maternity Practices) works with Tribal and Alaska Native hospitals in Alaska, Arizona, and Oklahoma and in collaboration with the Indian Health Service across the USA. Our mission is to help hospitals towards Baby-Friendly designation and to improve maternity care practices through work with both hospitals and the communities that surround them. Take a look at the About Us page for more information!
The purpose of this website is to provide a tool for community groups and professionals to work together towards our common goal of increasing breastfeeding among American Indian and Alaska Native populations. We hope you will join us in sharing information and resources on improving cultural competency and professional collaboration. Discussing challenges and successes is invaluable to breastfeeding advocacy!
The purpose of this website is to provide a tool for community groups and professionals to work together towards our common goal of increasing breastfeeding among American Indian and Alaska Native populations. We hope you will join us in sharing information and resources on improving cultural competency and professional collaboration. Discussing challenges and successes is invaluable to breastfeeding advocacy!
AnnouncementsClick here to download the report from our May 2016 conference!
Map of Tribal Hospitals Working Toward Baby-Friendly DesignationMap Key
Black Star = Designated, Green Circle = Development Phase, Purple Circle = Designation Phase, Grey Circle = Not on Pathway 
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In the MediaUS Breastfeeding Committee offering scholarships for Tribal/Native individuals to attend their August conference!
Click here to apply for a scholarship All 13 IHS obstetric facilities are now Baby-Friendly!!
Click here to view the official press release! All Indian Health Service birthing hospitals achieve Baby-Friendly designation
More places to breastfeed brings back cultural traditions A healthy start for all New Mexico families through baby-friendly practices Check out the new Rooming-In Poster designed for Tribal hospitals in Navajo Nation! To download the poster click here
Building a Coalition or Task Force?
In the Baby-Friendly designation process? Reach out through our blog, contribute resources or contact us directly for more ways to be involved! |
