MCH Updates

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.