Consortium for Infant and Child Health (CINCH)

Consortium for Infant and Child Health (CINCH) CINCH enages the community to improve children's health in Hampton Roads. Spread the word: Every child has a right to good health!

CINCH is committed to authentic community collaboration, engagement, and action to advance equitable child health and sa...
12/26/2025

CINCH is committed to authentic community collaboration, engagement, and action to advance equitable child health and safe families throughout Eastern Virginia.

Check out our Key Pillars!

Community drives change—and we’re honored to be part of this work alongside you.

Convene - Establish and nurture relationships, bringing together diverse stakeholders to exchange ideas and insights.

Advocate - Support policies and initiatives that align with our mission and advance change at the local, state, and federal level, with a focus on policy, systems, and environment.

Inform & Educate - Disseminate accurate information and educational resources to empower individuals and communities.

Collaborate, Share, & Promote - Cultivate partnerships, share best practices and resources, and promote initiatives that amplify our impact.

Collect, Analyze, & Share Data - Systematically gather, analyze, and share data back to the community to identify gaps and inform decision-making

Policy & Programming - Develop, implement, and evaluate programming and policies to meet community needs

CINCH will be closed from December 24 through January 4 as we take time to rest and reflect. We are deeply grateful to o...
12/23/2025

CINCH will be closed from December 24 through January 4 as we take time to rest and reflect. We are deeply grateful to our community partners, families, and advocates who make this work possible. We look forward to reconnecting in the new year.

CINCH’s Black Maternal Health Equity Action Alliance (BMHEAA) was proud to be represented by our Outreach Coordinator, K...
12/11/2025

CINCH’s Black Maternal Health Equity Action Alliance (BMHEAA) was proud to be represented by our Outreach Coordinator, Kimia Allison, and McKenzie Creekmore at the Chesapeake Regional Medical Center Baby Expo!

This event brought families together to connect directly with community partners and resources. From giveaways to interactive activities, it offered support for those expecting a baby or navigating life with a newborn.

BMHEAA’s goal at the Expo was to introduce our Alliance and share how we are working to strengthen support for Black maternal health across our communities. We’re excited for the work ahead and the partnerships that will continue to move maternal health equity forward.

Happy Thanksgiving from CINCH! We’re grateful for the families, partners, and community members who work with us year-ro...
11/25/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from CINCH!

We’re grateful for the families, partners, and community members who work with us year-round to support the health and well-being of children across Hampton Roads.

Our office will be closed November 26–30. We’ll return on December 1 and look forward to reconnecting with you then.

Wishing you a safe, warm, and restorative holiday!

Message for parents: Talk to your pediatrician about how to prevent RSV for your baby and keep baby out of the hospital...
11/20/2025

Message for parents: Talk to your pediatrician about how to prevent RSV for your baby and keep baby out of the hospital!

🏆 Nominate a Champion for Children’s Health!Do you know someone making a difference in the lives of children and familie...
11/14/2025

🏆 Nominate a Champion for Children’s Health!

Do you know someone making a difference in the lives of children and families in Hampton Roads, Virginia? We want to celebrate them!

The Champion for Children’s Health Awards recognize outstanding individuals and organizations who go above and beyond to improve child health and well-being in our community.

One Champion will be selected in each category:
💚 Health Equity
💛 Child Well-Being
💙 Teen Health

📅 Awards will be presented at the CINCH Annual Partners Meeting on January 28th.

Submit your nomination today and help us honor those making Hampton Roads a healthier place for kids to grow and thrive!

Ran into one of our future Eastern Virginia Medical School/Old Dominion University doctors while at Berkeley Community C...
10/31/2025

Ran into one of our future Eastern Virginia Medical School/Old Dominion University doctors while at Berkeley Community Center for their event while promoting our What’s Up with Teen Ma*****na Use Project!



No tricks here — just treats and teamwork! The CINCH team is wishing you a safe and spooktacular Halloween! 👻🎃Remember: ...
10/31/2025

No tricks here — just treats and teamwork! The CINCH team is wishing you a safe and spooktacular Halloween! 👻🎃

Remember: enjoy your treats in moderation, stay visible while trick-or-treating, and keep those little ghouls and goblins safe!

Calling all Black Birthing families! Share Your Birth Story! We're making a guide called "Roadmap for Black Women Naviga...
10/04/2025

Calling all Black Birthing families! Share Your Birth Story!

We're making a guide called "Roadmap for Black Women Navigating Pregnancy with Confidence." We're also collecting birth stories from Black families in our area. We'd love to include your words and photo in the guide!

Please email us at CINCH@odu.edu with your name and contact info. Tell us (in 1-2 sentences):
How making a birth plan helped your birthing experience OR how being flexible when things changed helped you
A time when you spoke up for yourself during birth and how that helped you
Your words might also be shared on social media to help keep Black births safer

Black families often face unfair treatment in health care during pregnancy and birth. We're working to change that by li...
10/03/2025

Black families often face unfair treatment in health care during pregnancy and birth. We're working to change that by listening to your stories. This survey helps us understand what Black families go through during pregnancy, birth, and after the baby comes. Your answers will help us make things better for Black families in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

If you are a Black birthing person or family member who has given birth in the last 3 years in Hampton Roads - Please take our Black Birthing Family Voices Survey: https://evms.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6PeQBYHiM37O9MO

Want to get more involved with our Black Maternal Health Equity Action Alliance?
https://cinchcoalition.org/black-maternal-health-equity-action-alliance/ or email us at CINCH@odu.edu.

🌸 Save the Date! 🌸Join us at Norfolk State University on Friday, April 10, 2026 for the 2nd Annual Black Maternal Health...
09/26/2025

🌸 Save the Date! 🌸

Join us at Norfolk State University on Friday, April 10, 2026 for the 2nd Annual Black Maternal Health Equity Action Alliance Conference:

Our Bodies, Our Birth, Our Power: Advancing Black Maternal Health Through Nurture, Advocacy & Empowerment

We can’t wait to kick off Black Maternal Health Week 2026 with a day of inspiration, advocacy, and empowerment as we work together to advance equity in Black maternal health.

📅 April 10, 2026
📍 Norfolk State University
ℹ️ Registration required – stay tuned for more details!

💛 Celebrating Michele Tryon! 💛As an integral member of CINCH’s leadership team, her expertise, guidance, and passion hav...
08/14/2025

💛 Celebrating Michele Tryon! 💛

As an integral member of CINCH’s leadership team, her expertise, guidance, and passion have shaped so much of what we do. Michele co-chairs the Hampton Roads Parenting Education Network, serves on multiple local partnerships, and is recognized nationally as a trainer and HOPE facilitator.

As she retires, we will truly miss her wisdom, leadership, and energy—but we celebrate her incredible contributions and wish her all the best in this next chapter!

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Norfolk, VA
23510

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