Community Health Worker, Felicia Lane, has been with the program since inception. The first woman Felicia ever helped was Destanee Taylor (pictured in black). Back then Felicia was a Community Neighborhood Navigator for Sew Up the Safety Net. While Felicia home visited Destanee, Leola (pictured with baby), the younger sister, listened closely. As a young…
As a student, my life can be a bit busy and overwhelming. It always seems like there is a lot to do in so little time. In my first-year of college, I especially struggled to meet deadlines, respond to important emails, and volunteer. I constantly questioned people’s abilities to cook, eat healthy, exercise, practice self…
It is okay not to know. I am twenty one and about to finish college and I am still not sure about my future plans. Before entering college, I thought I had my whole life figured out. I planned to graduate from college as a neuroscience major and quickly afterwards attend medical school. But life,…
It is never too late to start exercising! As a child, I hated any type of physical activity. I avoided sports and mocked people who enjoyed running and walking. Instead, I spent hours watching television and reading. However, as I got older and struggled to go up and down stairs, I saw the see the…
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! The Women Inspired Neighborhood Network (WINN) is celebrating fathers by creating a year- long series on fatherhood. Men play an important role in the development of every child and every family. They are the mother’s first line of support and a foundation for love. This year we will celebrate fatherhood by highlighting…
FEELING DOWN? Feeling sad or down after having a baby? Feeling restless? Have you heard of Postpartum Depression ? It’s real! Sometimes after women give birth, they feel like they are alone, hopeless or depressed. But you are not alone. More than 950,000 women suffer from postpartum depression after giving birth and it is normal up…
LET IT GOOO! The holidays have come and gone. We made it to a New Year. We might be thinking on last year saying, “This year is going to be better, but some things MUST change.” However, after a few days into the New Year, things happen and we’re back with the same old mess.…
Importance of Self-Care: Today I want to talk about the importance of Self-Care during pregnancy. In my experience, there are certain things you can do for yourself to ensure that you stay healthy and stress free. The first step is getting organized. Organization is key to success. Plan ahead of time and stick to that…
