Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP), American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, March of Dimes, and Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine led a letter with 125 signatories to Congressional leadership urging them to swiftly pass the bipartisan Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 ( H.R.

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UNC Epidemiology Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Shawna (at far left) stands with other Gilings School students who planned Black Maternal Health Week, plus an event panelist. Shawna Howard wants to bridge gaps using digital health tools. What’s your role in public health? My focus area within maternal health, specifically, is Black maternal health.

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Public Health Blog

JUNE 3, 2024

World Health Day 2024: My Health, My Right World Health Day 2024 is here, and the theme “My Health, My Right” is all about reminding us that everyone deserves good health, no matter who they are.

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The Health Care Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Luckily, I had established obstetrician (OB) care with the physician who previously delivered my second child. These symptoms may influence future pregnancies by increasing maternal stress and fear , possibly leading to pregnancy complications. After that two-week hospital follow up, I heard from no one. I can’t make any appointments.

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Science Daily - Public Health

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

A new study has found that 34 percent of mothers said stay-at-home orders facilitated easier breastfeeding at home, stronger mother-child bonding, and extended breastfeeding duration for many women. However, the pandemic also presented significant barriers, including limited access to lactation support and heightened maternal stress.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

Password Protected To view this protected post, enter the password below: Password: Submit The post Protected: Title V Federal-State Maternal & Child Health Partnership Meeting appeared first on AMCHP.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Maternal mortality rates in the United States jumped over 25% between 2000 and 2013. The CDC uses data to better understand why the United States has the highest maternal death rates in the developed world. Researchers are still trying to pinpoint why birth injuries and maternal deaths are rising in the U.S. Conclusion.

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The NACCHO Podcast Series

APRIL 15, 2021

Later in the program, Ian speaks with Susan Pinnock, nursing supervisor for the maternal, child, and family program at the Washington County Health Department.

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Fund for Public Health NYC

MARCH 13, 2024

Ashwin Vasan today announced that the Adams administration — in partnership with the Fund for Public Health NYC and The Clinton Global Initiative — will host a conference to discuss how New York City can improve Black maternal health and significantly reduce preventable maternal deaths.

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The NACCHO Podcast Series

MARCH 25, 2021

In this week’s special edition of the NACCHO Podcast Series, NACCHO staff members Ian Goldstein and Adele Appiah introduce a collaborative podcast between NACCHO and the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) to discuss the PRISM Initiative.

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International Journal of Epidemiology Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Ursula Gazeley According to the most recent data from the World Health Organization , the lifetime risk of maternal death for a girl in Chad is a staggering 1 in 15, compared with 1 in 43,000 in Norway. The lifetime risk of maternal death is a useful measure to help us understand this global inequality in maternal mortality.

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UNC Epidemiology Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Housed within the Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute, the Mary Rose Tully Training Institute (MRT-TI) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon recommendation of the Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee.

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The NACCHO Podcast Series

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Later in the program, Ian Goldstein sat down with Stacy Collins, Associate Director, Health Systems Transformation at the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs to discuss the growing maternal mortality rate in the U.S.,

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Among other provisions, it also included disaster relief funds and a few short-term health-related extensions, such as for community health centers, telehealth, and Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (F2F HICs). Unfortunately, that iteration of the bill was never brought to the House floor for a vote.

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Washington University in St. Louis - Institute for

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Written by Ashley Bardon, Isheeta Gupta, Aryan Kumar, Danielle Serota, and Brenna Simmons Another successful annual Global Health Week culminated with a “Meet the Experts” Student Social. Through her own global health journey, Iwelunmor continues to remind herself of her ‘scars’ and her ‘why’.

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The Health Care Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

One Gen Xer told The New York Times : “As I think of it, having a child is like rolling dice with the child’s life in an increasingly uncertain world.”. ——– The mess that is America’s child care industry (nurseries, daycare, preschool) may help explain why people are reluctant to have kids/more kids.

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Maternal Health Task Force

DECEMBER 5, 2024

International efforts to reduce gender disparities and maternal mortality rates must consider the power of a birth certificate. Every child has the fundamental human right to an identity and nationality from birth. Not having a birth certificate has devastating consequences for childrens health and human rights.

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Every year, AMCHP recognizes individuals in the maternal and child health (MCH) community who have gone above and beyond to positively impact those around them. MacQueen Lecture Award : For innovation in the field of maternal and child health. Limited travel support is available for some awards.

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Frontiers

JANUARY 13, 2022

The findings highlight the importance of maternal nutrition during pregnancy. Could artificial sweeteners increase the obesity risk of your unborn child and even change the bacterial populations in their gut? The results suggest that maternal diet during pregnancy can significantly affect obesity risk in children.

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Your Local Epidemiologist

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Preventing cavities is good for many things, including cardiovascular health. Afterward, the average number of cavity procedures per child increased to almost one more procedure per year (1.55 This is one of the beauties of public health—a mainly invisible population intervention, helping the most vulnerable. Is it safe?

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Maternal Health Task Force

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Kevin Nalubwama into child labor to pay for her school fees. Kevin Nalubwama into child labor to pay for her school fees. Pressured into child marriage, she became pregnant as a teenager and had to drop out of school. Abject poverty forced Ms. Her husband abandoned her and left her a single mother of two.

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Maternal Health Task Force

MARCH 18, 2024

She is currently a Fellow in the Commonwealth Fund Fellowship in Minority Health Policy and is enrolled in the Harvard School of Public Health MPH-45 program in Health Policy with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health. The racial disparities observed for maternal COVID-19 vaccinations are not unique.

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is excited to announce that we are accepting nominations for the 2025 AMCHP Annual Awards! Every year, AMCHP recognizes individuals in the maternal and child health (MCH) community who have gone above and beyond to positively impact those around them.

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Maternal Health Task Force

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Jewel Gausman, Areej Othman, Iqbal Lutfi Hamad, Maysoon Dabobe, Insaf Daas, Abeer Shaheen, and Ana Langer are currently conducting qualitative research studies on how conflict affects community norms that impact adolescents sexual and reproductive health needs and challenges in Syria and Jordan. You can find the study protocols here and here.

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Every year, AMCHP recognizes individuals in the maternal and child health (MCH) community who have gone above and beyond to positively impact those around them. MacQueen Lecture Award : For innovation in the field of maternal and child health. Limited travel support is available for some awards.

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Nominations for the following awards have been extended until January 13 , 2025 : John McQueen Lecture Award :For innovation in the field of maternal and child health. You now have a second chance in some categories!

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

OCTOBER 3, 2024

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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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

OCTOBER 16, 2024

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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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Dr. Clark had more than 20 years of progressive experience in state government and public health fields. Dr. Clark served as the staff liaison for AMCHP’s inaugural Health Equity Committee and co-chair of AMCHP’s Internal Equity Committee. Clark passed away over the weekend.

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Call for New AMCHP Association Committee Members is Open Through November 8 Are you interested in effecting meaningful change nationally and have your voice heard on maternal and child health (MCH) matters? MacQueen Lecture Award : For innovation in the field of maternal and child health.

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Tune in to the latest episode of What The Health?! It offers valuable lessons for those in the maternal and child health field, challenging us all to advocate for more inclusive and equitable reproductive care — especially for those who exist at the intersection of gender and racial identities. Guest Host Dorcas A.

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Tulane Public Health Blog

APRIL 14, 2024

Quality health care should not have borders. While healthcare organizations around the globe work to improve access to quality care, global health professionals work to bring together national and international efforts to address health inequity. The fields differ, however, in their area of focus.

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BU School of Public Health Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

September 4, 2024 Jillian McKoy Twitter Facebook Despite recent declines in nationwide maternal mortality, the United States continues to experience a significant maternal health crisis, in part shaped by inequitable access to quality healthcare for too many pregnant and postpartum people, particularly those who are covered by Medicaid.

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

DECEMBER 2, 2024

By Chery Manon, Senior Communications Manager, AMCHP In November, AMCHP announced the launch of the 2025 AMCHP Voice for Impact Scholarship , an opportunity for individuals and organizations interested in supporting diverse maternal and child health (MCH) leaders to attend the 2025 AMCHP Annual Conference and make a lasting impact on the MCH field.

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The NACCHO Podcast Series

MAY 17, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that local health departments connect individuals to testing if they observe an increase in sick animals and farmworkers, utilize CDC communication resources, and ensure that farms and farmworkers have access to PPE. For more information, visit www.naccho.org.

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The NACCHO Podcast Series

MAY 20, 2022

Later in the program, Ian spoke with African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Initiative (AAIMM) Outreach and Engagement Director for LA County Public Health and NACCHO Maternal Child Health, Infectious Disease, and Preparedness (MIP) Workgroup member Adjoa Jones.

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UNC Epidemiology Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Since her days as an undergraduate public health student at California State University, Northridge, she was interested in infant and maternal health. The program is in the Department of Maternal and Child Health at UNC Chapel Hill’s Gillings School of Global Public Health.

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