Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs

Whether you are new to our organization, an existing member, or just curious about what’s new in #MCH, you have come to the right place! AMCHP is a national resource, partner, and advocate for state #PublicHealth leaders who work to support #MaternalChildHealth programs and others working to improve the health of women, children, youth, families, and communities. Visit our website at amchp.org to learn more, and stay tuned on any of our platforms!

Over the past few days, our staff convened virtually and in person for our bi-annual staff retreat, AMCHP Week! This is an opportunity for our subject matter experts to connect to the different areas of AMCHP's work, share progress towards our strategic plan goals, identify opportunities for cross-team partnerships, engage in equity-centered professional enrichment opportunities, and build stronger relationships with fellow AMCHP colleagues. Thank you to all the wonderful AMCHP staff for all that you do!

Please join us in congratulating Jennie Munthali, who the AMCHP membership has re-elected to serve as Region VIII Director on our Board! Jennie is the Title V Director for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. In this role, she is responsible for the strategic direction of the programs and initiatives that support the CYSHCN and Child/Adolescent populations.  Congratulations Jennie! We look forward to continuing to work with you. To learn about our 2024 AMCHP Board of Directors election results and the new officers, please visit bit.ly/2024BDER.

🚨 New #MCHBridges #podcast episode alert🚨 Our latest episode is a unique addition to AMCHP’s Building Resilience from Lived Experience series, designed to uplift the stories of families, especially those requiring complex care, during public health emergencies. Tune into Episode 19, where our panelists share what it takes to identify and implement a policy change and walk through their partnership to improve care for families in the state of Illinois most vulnerable to the impact of severe weather. bit.ly/MCHB19

Did you miss our Policy and Partnerships Town Hall on July 11? Check out the recording at https://lnkd.in/guZNeRHn, and register for our upcoming edition on August 8, from 2-3 PM ET at bit.ly/AMCHP-PPTH!

AMCHP is thrilled to continue working with Jacqueline Johnson, who the AMCHP membership has re-elected to serve as Region IV Director to our Board! Jacqueline has over 17 years of experience in the maternal and child health field and is the Section Chief of the Division of Family Health and Wellness/Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) for the Tennessee Department of Health. Join us in congratulating Jacqueline and celebrating her re-election! To learn about our 2024 AMCHP Board of Directors election results and the new officers, please visit bit.ly/2024BDER.

To better understand the challenges and opportunities for county government in supporting pregnant and postpartum people, the National Association of Counties surveyed county officials on their role and authority in #MaternalHealth, gaps and barriers in maternal care systems, and county-level solutions and priorities. Read this report that highlights survey findings, focus group and interview responses, and AMCHP’s Birth Equity Ecosystem Map as a framework to connect maternal health to infant, family, and community health. bit.ly/3LwDR9O

Subscribe to AMCHP's Policy Digest! In this newsletter, you will find key information on the growing complexities of government affairs, the #MaternalChildHealth policy landscape, and AMCHP’s policy and advocacy initiatives. amchp.org/subscribe You can also revisit the most recent digests at https://lnkd.in/guZNeRHn!

AMCHP is pleased to announce that the AMCHP membership elected Leah J. Woodall as the Region III Director to the AMCHP Board of Directors! Leah is the Section Chief of Family Health Systems with the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Public Health. "I am honored and excited to be elected as the Region III Director to the AMCHP Board of Directors,” said Leah. “I am truly passionate about improving women’s health and birth outcomes, addressing health disparities and building the capacity of our maternal and child health workforce,” said Leah. “I look forward to working with the board and collaborating with members to listen and honor our regional voices. Together, we will strive to enhance the health and wellbeing of women, children and families." To learn about our 2024 AMCHP Board of Directors election results and the new officers, please visit bit.ly/2024BDER.

We are excited to host #AMCHP2025 in Washington, DC, the nation's capital and home to the AMCHP office. Did you know that Washington, DC is also home to over 175 embassies and cultural centers, making it an international city where 15% of its residents speak a language other than English?