MCH Updates

Washington, D.C. – The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs is pleased to collaborate with the National Partnership for Women & Families to produce a new reference guide to key legislative proposals in Congress to address maternal health.

Evolving health challenges – including maternal mortality, opioids, and CYSHCN – require “sustained investment in public health,” Wilcox tells House Appropriations subcommittee.

Expert panel provides latest data and lessons about “Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies: Protecting Vulnerable Populations During and After Public Health Emergencies”

Deadlines for requesting funding levels for programs in the FY2020 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill are approaching. Make sure your senators and representatives prioritize funding for maternal and child health!

The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) honored more than a dozen leaders in maternal and child health with the annual AMCHP Awards during its 2019 annual conference in San Antonio, Texas.

AMCHP is pleased to announce that new practices have been added to the Innovation Station Database following a recent review held by the Best Practices Committee, which is composed of AMCHP members and staff.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published its unofficial final rule today to make substantive changes to the Title X Family Planning Program.

AMCHP was joined by Family Voices and the Association on University Centers on Disabilities in a letter urging the House Energy and Commerce Committee to address issues of importance to children and youth with special health care needs.

Unfortunately, there is very little news of progress in reaching a compromise that will reopen the parts of the government that are currently shut down.

We are thrilled to share that the House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 1318, the Preventing Maternal Deaths Act.

The Adolescent and Young Adult Health National Resource Center (AYAH-NRC) is pleased to announce an interactive module that features three change packages to imrpove the receipt of quality preventive visits for adolescents and young adults.

AMCHP released the schedule of workshops and skills-building sessions at the AMCHP 2019 Annual Conference, to be held March 9-12 in San Antonio, Texas.

AMCHP decries rise in uninsured children, says federal support is hampered by policies that block progress.

A group of 82 national health-related organizations urged congressional leaders today to pass pending legislation by the end of the year that will reduce maternal mortality in the United States.

AMCHP has released new implementation toolkits to help state agencies meet the National Performance Measures (NPM) under their federal Title V block grants.

AMCHP will co-host a live discussion on Twitter about maternal health on Oct. 29, from 8-9 p.m. ET with Moms Rising, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy, and organizations leading efforts to fight maternal mortality.

Dr. Michael D. Warren, M.D., former president of the board of AMCHP will become the associate administrator of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) on Oct. 15.

The House passed H.R. 6157, an appropriations package that includes fiscal year 2019 funding for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and the Department of Defense.

AMCHP issued a statement in response to news about a draft proposed rule to change the definition of public charge when applying for legal permanent residency in the U.S., citing concerns about families’ access to health care.

AMCHP today announced Jonathan Webb as its new chief executive officer.

Jeanette Kowalik, associate director of women’s and infant health at the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP), was named yesterday as health commissioner for the city of Milwaukee.

Highlights Title V state performance measures related to newborn screening and the role of Title V programs in supporting newborn screening programs and long-term follow-up activities for those infants identified with a condition.

This updated issue brief gives an overview of economic analysis of maternal and child health interventions and provides examples of how Title V programs are involved in those interventions.

AMCHP invites you to submit a proposal for the 2019 AMCHP Annual Conference, to be held March 9-12 in San Antonio, Texas.

AMCHP's expert on women’s health touted the life-saving work of maternal mortality review committees in a congressional briefing sponsored by Rep. Krishnamoorthi.

Association leads coalition letter from 51 groups urging HHS to support breastfeeding globally as it does domestically.

AMCHP has been awarded a federal grant to support state policy initiatives that address the growing need for health care services for women impacted by substance abuse and mental health disorders.

The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions unanimously approved legislation today to help combat the rising rate of maternal mortality in the United States.

AMCHP calls on the Trump administration to stop its practice of separating children from their parents at the border, citing the short- and long-term harm being done to the children.

AMCHP created the Implementation Road Maps module to share the experiences of MCH leaders in North Carolina, Arizona, and Nevada as they implement programs to advance the use of the Bright Futures guidelines.

AMCHP released an issue brief that illustrates how the evidence-based Bright Futures Guidelines help states meet their National Performance Measures under Title V and advance their efforts to improve the health of children and families.

This Mother's Day, AMCHP thanks its members for all you do to promote the health of women, children, and families. As we reflect on what Title V does to improve the health of mothers, we want to highlight an important topic in maternal health.

The AMCHP board of directors has accepted the resignation of Lori Freeman, AMCHP CEO, as she has accepted a position as CEO of the National Association of City and County Health Officials.

The president of AMCHP urged a congressional subcommittee today to increase funding for the federal Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant.

AMCHP hosted leaders from 13 states in federally funded Collaborative Improvement and Innovation Network to address social determinants of health.

The State Public Health Autism Resource Center (SPHARC) and its partners are participating in different activities this month.

AMCHP was joined by 73 organizations dedicated to improving maternal and child health in sending a letter to congressional appropriators in support of funding the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant at $660 million in Fiscal Year 2019.

AMCHP has revamped its website to make it easier to find the latest news, resources, and opportunities in maternal and child health (MCH).

In the early hours of the morning today, Feb. 9, Congress passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the government funded through Mar. 23.

On the evening of March 21, the House of Representatives released text of an omnibus appropriations bill which would fund the government through the remainder of FY2018.

This issue brief delves into Title V and community-based program strategies of family navigation that aim to better serve CYSHCN. It can be used as a tool to inform readers of family navigation strategies and connect with highlighted Title V programs.

Because infants can be infected by Zika through maternal transmission during pregnancy, prevention of unintended pregnancies is a primary strategy to reduce the number of pregnancies affected by Zika virus infection.

AMCHP recognizes leadership in maternal and child health in several ways, including annual awards presented to MCH leaders honoring excellence in the field.

AMCHP launched a 13-state collaboration to reduce infant mortality by addressing social determinants of health.

AMCHP proudly accepted the Gold Level Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace Award for creating a outstanding office environment for nursing employees.

As part of AMCHP's continuing advocacy for the creation of maternal mortality review committees, Andria Cornell testified before the D.C. Council on Dec. 7.

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AMCHP Celebrates 43 Percent Decline in Obesity in Early Childhood.

AMCHP announced their program focused on improving maternal health outcomes for women in collaboration with Merck for Mothers, the Merck initiative to create a world where no woman dies giving life.

State-Local Teams Chosen to Participate in Partnership to Eliminate Disparities in Infant Mortality

Five new state and local teams have been chosen to participate in CityMatCH, AMCHP, and the NHSA's Partnership to Eliminate Disparities in Infant Mortality ALC funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.