AMCHP’s blog features in-depth content on maternal and child health (MCH), featuring insightful evidence-based thought pieces, articles and interviews that amplify personal stories of lived experience, and key highlights from our board, staff, and the broader MCH workforce. It serves as a resource to inform and engage public health professionals, stakeholders, and advocates, sharing the latest trends, research, and stories that shape the health and well-being of our communities.
Meet the 2026 AMCHP Annual Award Winners: Inspiring Connection, Advancing Impact
The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2026 AMCHP Annual Awards. The awards will be presented at the 2026 AMCHP Annual Conference, held March 7-10 in Washington, DC. Recipients of the 2026 AMCHP Annual...
The Next Generation of MCH Leaders: The Power of Connection in Action
A story of a young participant, her journey, and the fresh perspectives she brings Amy Lei is a freshman at UNC-Chapel Hill studying neuroscience and business on the pre-med track. While she is considering a future in emergency medicine, her journey has already been...
Partner Spotlight: Dana Yarbrough
Dana Yarbrough Virginia’s Title V Family Delegate | Director of the Family to Family Health Information Center, funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)’s Maternal & Child Health Bureau (MCHB). In early 2025, Dana began working with a...
Partner Spotlight: National Indian Health Board’s Tribal Youth Advisory Council
Introduction The Tribal Youth Advisory Council (TYAC) was established by the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) to ensure that Native youth have a seat at the table when it comes to shaping the future of Tribal Public Health. TYAC creates a space for Native youth to...
Discover DC: More Than Meets the Eye
Originally written by Lynda Krisowaty, Associate Director, Evidence & Implementation, AMCHP, in collaboration with a select group of Conference Planning Committee members in March 2025. Updated by The Local Experience Conference Planning Committee members in...
Behind the Scenes: Indigeneity & Health at AMCHP 2026
The Indigenous Experience subcommittee was formed in 2024, following our annual conference in Oakland, California. It was created after feedback from attendees, partners, members, and AMCHP staff who underscored the importance of more thoughtfully integrating...
AMCHP 2026 Local Reading List: Explore DC Through Books
Is this your first time visiting Washington, DC? Trying to find time to sightsee between sessions in a packed conference schedule? Or maybe you won’t be joining us in person this year but still want to connect with the city’s rich history and culture. Not everyone...
Using Metro to Get to AMCHP 2026
Originally written by Sabra Anckner, Associate Director, Policy Impact, AMCHP, in March 2025. Updated by The Local Experience Conference Planning Sub-Committee in February 2026. Taking Metro, the DC region’s transit system, is the easiest and cheapest way to...
Celebrating the Power of Connection: The Legacy of the AMCHP Annual Awards
Each year, AMCHP recognizes individuals across the maternal and child health (MCH) field who have made a meaningful difference in their communities. Leaders, innovators, youth, professionals, and legislators are nominated and selected because of their commitment to...
My Experience Attending the AMCHP Annual Conference: From Attendee to Planning Committee Member
By Cathy Butler-Witt, MA, Director of Public Health Programs, The Cooperative and Family Health Initiatives, New Jersey Attending the AMCHP Annual Conference has been an incredibly rewarding experience, as it has offered me opportunities to learn, connect, and...
Not Alone in Their Journey: Caregivers of Children with Sickle Cell Disease
By Z’Leah N. Liburd, BSW In celebration of National Family Caregivers’ Month in November, Z’Leah Liburd, a previous Government Affairs and Family Engagement Intern at the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP), invited caregivers of children with...
Honoring the 2025 AMCHP Annual Award Recipients
The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2025 AMCHP Annual Awards. The awards were presented at the 2025 AMCHP Annual Conference, held March 15-18 in Washington, DC. View the acceptance remarks....
AMCHP 2025 Local Reading List: Explore DC Through Books
By Kameron Jones, Program Analyst, Reproductive and Maternal Health, AMCHP Is this your first time visiting Washington, DC? Are you worried about finding time to explore the city during the busy conference schedule? Or perhaps you are not able to attend this year but...
Tips for Getting the Most Out of AMCHP 2025
By Stacey Neumann, AMCHP Member, Alabama Is 2025 your first time attending the AMCHP Conference? Are you wondering what to expect and how to make the most of your experience? Here are some tips from my experience attending the AMCHP Annual Conference in...
AMCHP Celebrates Birth Defects Awareness Month: Building Stronger Referral Systems Through Collaboration
By Justin Huang, Senior Program Analyst, Clinical & Community Collaboration Contributor: Eden Desta, Senior Communications Analyst AMCHP commemorates National Birth Defects Awareness Month this January by celebrating the launch of our new Referral to...