Scholarships Available Now for Doulas
and Lactation Specialists
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Jan. 3, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Western Sky Community Care, a New Mexico Managed
Care Organization (MCO) and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene
Corporation (NYSE: CNC), is partnering with Pacify, a health
technology company that provides 24/7 perinatal and infant feeding
support to new and expecting parents, to increase access to
certified doulas and lactation professionals in the state of
New Mexico. To support this goal,
the two organizations offer scholarships to New Mexico residents interested in becoming
doulas, lactation counselors, or board-certified lactation
consultants. Interested candidates can apply from December 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024. The review of scholarship
applications will begin in April
2024.
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"Western Sky Community Care is excited to offer financial
assistance to help fellow New Mexicans advance their careers. Our
commitment is rooted in ensuring access to high-quality health care
at all stages – before, during, and after pregnancy – to promote
healthier outcomes for moms and babies. With that in mind, we are
dedicated to expanding accessible resources in New Mexico to assist new parents on this
journey," said Western Sky Senior Director of Quality Improvement,
Amir Wodajo.
"Through partnerships with innovative health plans like Western
Sky, Pacify creates scholarship programs designed to decrease
barriers for people seeking to enter the perinatal support
professions," said Melanie Silverman, MS, RD, IBCLC, Chief
Clinical Officer of Pacify. "We are proud to partner with Western
Sky in addressing the inequities faced by New Mexicans in accessing
certified doulas and lactation professionals across the state
of New Mexico."
In addition to the financial assistance, Pacify offers a
lactation mentorship program. In this program Pacify's experienced
lactation consultants assume a mentorship role, offering guidance
to scholarship recipients for up to a year. This mentorship
includes support in selecting educational programs, navigating
career pathways, reviewing clinical cases, and preparing for
certification exams and interviews, all aimed at helping
participants achieve board-certified lactation consultant
status.
Scholarships are awarded to individuals who commit to practicing
in New Mexico. The available
scholarships include:
- Doula Scholarship: $2,500 for
online or in-person training in New
Mexico.
- Certified Lactation Counselor Scholarship: $1,000 for training, exam, and book fees.
- International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant Scholarship:
$5,000 to cover education, training,
and mentoring expenses.
To learn more about the scholarships and to apply, visit:
https://www.pacify.com/maternity-care-scholarship-nm/
About Western Sky Community Care
Established to
deliver quality healthcare in the state of New Mexico through local, regional, and
community-based resources, Western Sky Community Care is a Managed
Care Organization and subsidiary of Centene
Corporation, a leading healthcare enterprise committed to
helping people live healthier lives. Western Sky Community Care
exists to improve the health of its beneficiaries through focused,
compassionate, and coordinated care. Our approach is based on the
core belief that quality healthcare is best delivered locally. For
more information, visit
https://www.westernskycommunitycare.com.
About Pacify
Pacify is the leading health technology
company that provides 24/7 perinatal and infant feeding support to
new and expecting parents. Pacify's network of 100+ lactation
consultants, doulas and registered nurses have helped more than
100,000 families, reducing costs and improving outcomes in
partnership with managed care organizations, health systems,
non-profit organizations and employers across the country. Pacify
is committed to making healthcare better for new and expecting
families; and closing gaps in access to care. For more information
about Pacify, visit Pacify.com.
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