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National Public Health Week 2022

Public Health and Milk Banks

By Deborah Youngblood, PhD, Executive Director The first week of April is National Public Health Week, a time for everyone to reflect on the importance of healthy communities. Prior to being... More > about Public Health and Milk Banks

Milk Bank Matters: Meet Executive Director Deborah Youngblood

By Deborah Youngblood, PhD As the new Executive Director of Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast, I am excited to chart a strong course for an already... More > about Milk Bank Matters: Meet Executive Director Deborah Youngblood

Nicki’s NICU Warrior Comes Full Circle

Nicki tells the story of her little NICU warrior, Demitri, coming full circle from receiving to donating milk. On January 29, 2021, I went in... More > about Nicki’s NICU Warrior Comes Full Circle

Brittney’s Story: A Last Gift to My Daughter

Brittney shares her story of donating milk after losing her daughter, Juniper. In July of 2021 we found out we were pregnant. I was so... More > about Brittney’s Story: A Last Gift to My Daughter

From Volunteer to Staff to Milk Donor: Zarina’s Milk Bank Journey

Nurse and lactation consultant Zarina tells the story of her milk bank journey, from volunteer to lab staff to donor. It was the hot summer... More > about From Volunteer to Staff to Milk Donor: Zarina’s Milk Bank Journey

Theodore’s Amazing Life: Jessica’s Letter to Milk Donors

In a letter to other milk donors, Jessica honors the amazing life of her son Theodore, who defied expectations and warmed hearts during his two... More > about Theodore’s Amazing Life: Jessica’s Letter to Milk Donors

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