Resources for Health Professionals & Advocates

How to provide optimal support for breastfeeding families

A self-inventory to gauge how a childcare center is supporting breastfeeding

What to know about tobacco and why you should adopt a tobacco-free policy

A document outlining your center’s commitment to supporting breastfeeding

2023-2026 Strategic Plan

EVMS Minus 9 to 5 – Ready Region Southeastern

The Virginia Asthma Action Plan is a guide used to aid families and schools on how to manage a child’s asthma and completed by the health care provider managing the child’s asthma. The Virginia Action Plan is revised every 2 years. The Virginia Asthma Action Plan Expert Group convened by the Consortium for Infant and Child Health at Eastern Virginia Medical School oversees the updates and release of the plan. This form is the approved form for use across Virginia.

The Virginia Asthma Action Plan is a guide used to aid families and schools on how to manage a child’s asthma and completed by the health care provider managing the child’s asthma. The Virginia Action Plan is revised every 2 years. The Virginia Asthma Action Plan Expert Group convened by the Consortium for Infant and Child Health at Eastern Virginia Medical School oversees the updates and release of the plan. This form is the approved form for use across Virginia.

2024-2027 Community Action Plan addressing maternal healthcare disparities by promoting equity through empowerment, advocacy, provider accountability, and system changes in the healthcare setting. 

VDH’s Tobacco Control Program launched Vape Free VA as a one-stop resource guide for teens, young adults, and their support circles– parents, guardians, coaches, educators, and physicians.

El Plan de Acción para el Asma de Virginia es una guía utilizada para ayudar a las familias y las escuelas a manejar el asma de un niño, y es completada por el proveedor de atención médica que gestiona el asma del niño. El Plan de Acción de Virginia se revisa cada 2 años. El Grupo de Expertos del Plan de Acción para el Asma de Virginia, convocado por el Consorcio para la Salud Infantil y del Lactante (CINCH) de la Escuela de Medicina de Eastern Virginia, supervisa las actualizaciones y la publicación del plan. Este formulario es el formulario aprobado para su uso en todo Virginia.

The 2024 CINCH Annual Report highlights a year of impactful collaboration, innovation, and advocacy for child and family health across Hampton Roads. This report showcases key accomplishments, community partnerships, data-driven initiatives, and outreach programs that reflect CINCH’s continued commitment to advancing health equity and improving outcomes for children and families in our region. Through collective action, CINCH remains a vital force in building healthier communities.