First 5 Merced County

✂️🎉 First 5 Merced County Program Manager Marie Pickney and Program Specialist Virginia Vega were honored to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Mamava Lactation Pod at Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center. This dedicated space offers nursing mothers a private, comfortable place to breastfeed or pump, helping create a more family-friendly environment for parents and babies. We are grateful to see community partners investing in resources that support the health and well-being of families across Merced County. 💙🤱
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✂️🎉 La Gerente del Programa First 5 Merced, Marie Pickney, y la Especialista del Programa, Virginia Vega, se sintieron honradas de asistir a la ceremonia de inauguración del nuevo Mamava Lactation Pod en Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center. Este espacio dedicado ofrece a las madres lactantes un lugar privado y cómodo para amamantar o extraer leche, ayudando a crear un ambiente más familiar para los padres y los bebés. Estamos agradecidos de ver a los socios de la comunidad invirtiendo en recursos que apoyan la salud y el bienestar de las familias en todo el condado de Merced. 💙🤱

Join the 3rd Annual Building Brighter Futures Conference 💜
A day dedicated to empowering families, improving maternal and infant health outcomes, and supporting parent-child wellbeing in Merced County.

🗓 Thursday, June 4, 2026
📍 MCOE Downtown – Professional Development Center
⏰ 8:30AM–3:30PM

Lunch provided • Limited spots available • CEs available*
Scan the QR code to register and learn more!