How To Ensure Your WIC Program Supports Healthy Food Choices
July 13, 2020
The Oregon Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) became the first WIC Program in the US to remove arsenic-containing infant rice cereal from its list of approved products to purchase with the WIC food benefit.
Air Pollution & Heat Are Hurting Babies — Especially Black Babies
July 1, 2020
Last week, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published a systemic review of recent studies on the link between the environmental problems of air pollution and extreme heat and the health problems of babies. The risk of harm is worst for black pregnant women, as well as for pregnant women with asthma.
How City Leaders Have Committed to Improving Children’s Health and Reducing Disparities
June 22, 2020
Bright Cities and the Mayors Innovation Project launched a RFP for city leaders in May. From a pool of cities of 7,000 to 1.7 million people, 10 winners were selected.
RFP Announcement: Support Expectant Mothers & Babies in Your City Due June 1
May 14, 2020
Bright Cities is thrilled to partner with the Mayors Innovation Project on a small grant program ($5,000 -$10,000) open to US city leaders. Applications go to knspear@mayorsinnovation.org.
Protecting Babies’ Brains at Municipal Child Care Facilities
April 16, 2020
Child care providers provide critical connective tissue for families and communities. While supporting immediate needs to address COVID-19, let's also embrace longer-term thinking to create a less toxic future with practical tips from the Children's Environmental Health Network.
What Do We Do in a Pandemic?
March 19, 2020
What do we do in a pandemic? How do we keep our families safe and sane? Find more ideas to add to the important advice from WHO, CDC and other health professionals.
How City Governments can Partner for Success
February 25, 2020
"Dearborn applauds Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision’s work to help residents learn about and reduce exposure to toxic chemicals that harm babies’ brains,” said David Norwood, Director of Sustainability in Dearborn, Michigan.
City Governments Can Help Protect Your Babies’ Brain Development
January 9, 2020
Cities have incredible untapped assets and political strengths. Around the country, mayors are taking the lead on pressing social issues—climate change, infrastructure, economic revitalization, health care, and more.