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October 17, 2024

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

to Advance MCH Housing and Food Security Policy Initiatives AMCHP is pleased to have been awarded a $1.2 to Advance MCH Housing and Food Security Policy Initiatives AMCHP is pleased to have been awarded a $1.2 AMCHP is Awarded $1.2M AMCHP is Awarded $1.2M Moore, Chief Executive Officer of AMCHP. “By

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Promoting and protecting the public’s health: recommendations for a new Administration and Congress, 2025

Big Cities Health Coalition

A resilient, well-funded, and equitable public health infrastructure is essential to addressing health disparities and improving overall health outcomes for urban populations nationwide. A truly healthy city requires a fuller commitment to health, defined broadly. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Help on the Corner, at the Bus Stop, and in the Park: The Community Support Network

Fund for Public Health NYC

Community health workers (CHWs) from CSN partner organizations NHS Brooklyn, VIP Community Services, and BronxWorks have been a regular presence in neighborhoods greatly impacted by COVID-19 and various health disparities. photo: Shola Thompson, DOHMH The CSN was made possible with a grant FPHNYC secured from The Leona M.