Dr. Kim Hekimian Featured for Her Work Advancing Nutrition and Public Health in Armenia

Kim Hekimian, PhD, is featured in an article by the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) highlighting her decades of work to improve maternal and child nutrition and advance public health in Armenia.

In the article, Feeding Armenia, Dr. Hekimian reflects on more than 30 years of research, education, and policy work in Armenia, beginning with her early efforts to promote breastfeeding and reduce infant mortality following the country's independence. Her work has since expanded to address childhood malnutrition, food insecurity, and the long-term health consequences of inadequate nutrition.

The feature also explores Dr. Hekimian's work with the Armenian Ministry of Health and her efforts to understand the nutritional and health impacts of the 2023 displacement of Armenians from Artsakh. Drawing on her experience as a researcher, educator, and public health advisor, she emphasizes the importance of evidence-based nutrition policies and education in improving population health.

Read the full AGBU article, Feeding Armenia, to learn more about Dr. Hekimian's work and its impact.