Consortium for Infant and Child Health (CINCH)

09/01/2026

CINCH Weekly Roundup is back!

What do parents need to know about kids and screens? 📱
Why are more parents declining the newborn vitamin K shot? 💉
And what do the latest SNAP changes mean for families? 🛒

Plus, we’re taking a closer look at a major social media settlement involving Meta.

👉 Swipe through for the key facts, what’s changing, and what families should know.

Reuters — Meta’s $18 billion social media settlement
Associated Press — Social media companies and new child-safety measures
Reuters — Rising refusal of newborn vitamin K shots
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia — Vitamin K refusal and newborn health
USDA/Food and Nutrition Administration — SNAP eligibility and program changes
American Academy of Pediatrics — Children and digital media

08/24/2026

CINCH WEEKLY ROUNDUP 📰💙

This week, we’re highlighting important updates and resources for Virginia families—from listening to moms’ experiences to keeping children healthy as they head back to school.

Virginia Moms’ Experiences Matter:
Learn how Virginia is gathering information about women’s experiences before, during, and after pregnancy to help improve maternal health.

💉 Kindergarten Vaccine Coverage:
New national data show kindergarten vaccination rates continue to decline. We’re sharing why staying up to date matters for protecting children and communities.

🎒 Back-to-School Health Tips :
Five simple things parents can do to help their children start the school year healthy and ready to learn.

🍼 CINCH Corner: Milk Drive: We’re celebrating the incredible impact of our 6th Annual Breastfeeding Bash and our partnership with the King’s Daughters Milk Bank! Together, volunteer milk donors contributed 6,619 ounces of human milk to help support premature and medically fragile infants.

Swipe through for this week’s highlights, helpful tips, and community resources! 💙

Sources:
Virginia Department of Health — Maternal & Child Health / PRAMS
CDC — SchoolVaxView: Kindergarten Vaccination Coverage
Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters — King’s Daughters Milk Bank

08/13/2026

So grateful to celebrate breastfeeding, families, and community with our amazing partners! 💛 Thank you, Minus 9 to 5, for joining us at the Bash and helping connect families to valuable resources. Together, we’re building a stronger, healthier community!

08/13/2026

📰 CINCH Weekly Roundup: Stay Informed, Stay Connected

This week, we’re highlighting important news, research, and resources for families and our community:

🦠 Measles: The U.S. has reported more than 2,400 confirmed measles cases so far in 2026. Learn what parents can do to help protect their children.
💉 Flu Vaccines: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends annual flu vaccination for children 6 months and older, unless they have a medical reason not to receive it.
💜 VDH Maternal Health: Explore Virginia’s maternal and child health data and resources for pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, and more.
🤰🏾 ODU Doula Research: Old Dominion University researchers are examining the experiences, challenges, and roles of doulas in Hampton Roads maternal and child health.

📲 Swipe through for the details, and share this roundup with a parent, caregiver, or community member!

Sources & Resources:
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Measles Cases & Outbreaks: CDC Measles Data
• American Academy of Pediatrics — Influenza Recommendations: AAP Influenza Guidance
• Virginia Department of Health — Maternal & Child Health Data: VDH Maternal & Child Health Data
• Old Dominion University — The Faces of Birth: ODU Doula Research

08/12/2026

08/06/2026

The annual Breastfeeding Bash, hosted by 757Breastfeeds, returns this Saturday, August 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Old Dominion University's Webb Student Center and Kaufman Mall. The whole family is invited for activities, giveaways, food and community resources. RSVP to be entered into a gift basket raffle and for a chance to win a $100 gift card.

Learn more: bit.ly/4pXiqC1

08/05/2026

🩵 It's National Breastfeeding Month, and our latest CINCH Weekly Round-Up is here!

This special edition highlights why breastfeeding matters, shares evidence-based tips for families, spotlights innovative breastfeeding technology, and features local resources—including our upcoming Bash.

Whether you're a parent, healthcare provider, community partner, or advocate, there's something for everyone.

Together, we can build communities where every family has the support they need to reach their infant feeding goals. 🤱🌿

07/22/2026

📬 Fresh off the press! 💙

Our CINCH Connect Newsletter: Special Edition is here! ✨

Catch the latest community updates, breastfeeding resources, upcoming events, and ways to get involved.

🔗 Visit CINCHCoalition.org and check out our newest newsletter today!




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07/20/2026

CINCH Weekly Round-Up

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize that mental health matters, and that everyone deserves access to quality, culturally responsive care.

This week's roundup includes:
🧠 Quick facts
💙 Simple self-care tips
🤝 Trusted mental health resources

Together, we can help reduce stigma, encourage conversations, and remind our communities that seeking support is a sign of strength.

Sources:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): https://www.nimh.nih.gov
Office of Minority Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov

07/15/2026

See the below from Deshawn Parker, Founder of Izzy's Corner:

My name is Deshawn Parker, Founder of Izzy’s Corner, a nonprofit organization established in memory of my 12-year-old son, Israel Parker. Our mission is simple: Education. Growth. Opportunity. 💚

Many of you may have seen the recent news stories about one of our Izzy’s Corner pop-up libraries being vandalized. Thanks to an incredible outpouring of community support, we are now preparing to unveil two brand-new Izzy’s Corner Pop-Up Libraries. https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wtkr.com%2Fnews%2Fin-the-community%2Fnorfolk%2Ffather-who-built-pop-up-libraries-to-honor-son-killed-in-2017-finds-one-badly-damaged-in-norfolk%3Futm_source%3Dchatgpt.com&data=05%7C02%7Choltml%40odu.edu%7Ca0ac689d8c3d47796a0108dee2962d4c%7C48bf86e811a24b8a8cb368d8be2227f3%7C0%7C0%7C639197331830260309%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qfVMLKx6F2g3pGIYvyroSU9So1vkJNAg3uCNWliSMVU%3D&reserved=0

We would love your support as we prepare for this special community celebration.

📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 961 Park Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23504

We are currently seeking donations of:

📚 Children’s books (new or gently used)
☕ Coffee
🍩 Donuts
🥪 Breakfast sandwiches
🧃 Juice, bottled water, and other refreshments
🍎 Individually wrapped snacks
💚 Community organizations that would like to attend, volunteer, or host an information

Your support will help us provide a memorable experience for the children and families attending while continuing Israel’s legacy through literacy and community outreach.

If you’d like to learn more about Izzy’s Corner and the impact this community has already made, here are the recent news stories:

📰 WTKR News 3: Father who built pop-up libraries to honor son killed finds one badly damaged in Norfolk

📰 WAVY News 10: ‘I just want to get this fixed’: Man asking for help after pop-up library built in honor of his 12-year-old son gets vandalized

Thank you in advance for your generosity, support, and willingness to serve our community. I look forward to seeing many of you on August 1st!