MOM Center’s Second Annual Gala

Michel Odent Mother “MOM” Center Gala Honors Leaders in Public Health of Armenia

Yerevan, Armenia – June 25, 2024– The Michel Odent Mother “MOM” Center hosted its annual Gala event on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at the prestigious Vahakni Restaurant in Yerevan. The sold-out event welcomed over 200 distinguished guests, celebrating advancements in public health in Armenia.

Kim Hekimian received the prestigious Michel Odent Lifetime Achievement Award for her exceptional service in infant nutrition and breastfeeding initiatives in Armenia. Her dedication and contributions have significantly impacted the well-being of countless individuals, earning her this well-deserved recognition.

Additional awardees included Dr. Lilit Suvaryan for her innovative approaches in birthwork, and Dr. Sara Abrahamyan for her work in developing educational programs for maternity schools. Each awardee has shown unwavering commitment to improving maternal and infant health standards and access in Armenia.

The following institutions received certifications for being “Doula Friendly” birthing centers which are committed to integrating doulas or birth companions into the obstetric team including: Wigmore Women and Childrens Hospital, Shengavit Medical Center, St. Grigor Lusavorich Medical Center, Beglaryan Medical Center, Akhuryan Mother and Child Health Center, as well as the Institute of Perinatology, Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Research Center of Maternal and Child Health Protection.

MOM Center Founder, Astrik Vardanyan also gave her remarks thanking the audience for attending and for supporting the organization’s two year effort in improving the childbirth ecosystem in Armenia. Parliament Member of the National Assembly of Armenia and Former Minister of Social and Labor Affairs, Zaruhi Batoyan also gave her remarks and expressed support for the center’s initiatives.

The evening featured mesmerizing performances by renowned artists Arto Tunçboyaciyan and Artyom Manukyan, whose music captivated the audience. The Yerevan Voices Women’s Chamber Choir and Baritone Narek Baldryan also graced the stage, adding to the night’s vibrant cultural experience.

Photos of the event, capturing the elegance and excitement of the gala, can be accessed  here.

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