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The Power of Breastfeeding

Mercola

In a powerful episode of Doctors and Scientists on Childrens Health Defense TV, host Brian Hooker, Ph.D., 1 Rapoport and Isles, both advocates for maternal and infant health, shared insights into the bodys innate wisdom and the need for nurturing practices that respect natural design.

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January 16, 2025

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

Introducing the Fall 2024 MCH Innovations Database Practices Every Spring and Fall, the Innovation Hub hosts its bi-annual review of new, innovative, and impactful policies and practices in the maternal and child health (MCH) space. This past fall, we had EIGHT brand new practices accepted into the MCH Innovations Database !

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February 13, 2025

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

Recent AMCHP Announcements Innovation Hub Open Call for Practices and Policies Focusing on Perinatal Substance Use Disorder AMCHP Annual Conference The AMCHP Annual Conference is one of the largest gatherings of maternal and child health (MCH) professionals in the United States. Dont Miss Out! Spots are filling up fast!

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October 3, 2024

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

million cooperative agreement from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau (HRSA MCHB) to build the capacity of public health leaders at the state and local level to effectively use policy approaches related to housing and food security for MCH populations.

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October 17, 2024

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

million cooperative agreement from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau (HRSA MCHB) to build the capacity of public health leaders at the state and local level to effectively use policy approaches related to housing and food security for MCH populations.

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Honoring the 2025 AMCHP Annual Award Recipients

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2025 AMCHP Annual Awards. Zay holds a Master of Science and has also completed specialized training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). Recipients of the 2025 AMCHP Annual Awards include: John C.

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HealthyNYC – Extending the Lifespan of New Yorkers

Fund for Public Health NYC

Years NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan today unveiled “ HealthyNYC , ” an ambitious plan to improve and extend the average lifespan of all New Yorkers. Update: March, 2024 – HealthyNYC codified into law.