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Vitamin Angels Launches Continuing Medical Education Course on Nutrition in Pregnancy
Vitamin Angels is pleased to announce Nutrition in Pregnancy, a free, online continuing education course designed to improve knowledge and competencies among healthcare professionals delivering maternal nutrition interventions, especially during routine antenatal care. The course was designed for healthcare professionals working in the context of antenatal care (ANC)—particularly in low-resource settings—and provides a comprehensive overview…
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Sisters in Support: Mayan Mothers Take Care of One Another
Marina and Maria showed up at the community health clinic in Guatemala’s Sierra de Santa Cruz mountains side-by-side. It was clear from their interactions that the two shared a special bond and their children spend a lot of time together. They are both parenting young children; Marina, (18) is raising two toddlers, with a baby…
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Guatemala Village Health: Improving the Lives of Mayan Women and Children, One Village at a Time
Jennifer Hoock visited the highlands of eastern Guatemala on a personal journey over two decades ago and left with a vision to create a nonprofit dedicated to improving the health of a whole community, and Guatemala Village Health (GVH) was born. Dr. Hoock’s background in public health allowed her to recognize the healthcare needs in…