by Chery Manon Espinal | Apr 27, 2026 | Pulse Newsletters, Replication Projects
In 2024, AMCHP launched its first-ever Policy Replication Project that focused on supporting an organization to replicate a policy from the MCH Innovations Database. Michigan’s State of Birth Justice was selected to replicate Colorado’s Momnibus Bill Package, championed and developed by the advocacy organization Elephant Circle. Their Replication Project focused on adapting Elephant Circle’s policy implementation approach to fit the Michigan context. Nicole White, the Director of the Michigan State of Birth Justice and Co-founder of Birth Detroit, shares about their experience participating in the Replication Project Policy Pilot.
by Chery Manon Espinal | Apr 6, 2026 | Government Affairs, Policy Alerts
On April 3, 2026, the Administration released several documents as part of the fiscal year 2027 (FY27) President’s Budget Request, which outlines the Administration’s funding priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.
by Chery Manon Espinal | Apr 1, 2026 | Pulse Newsletters, Replication Projects
Up for Learning’s Getting to Y’s goal is to bring meaning to the Youth Risk Behavior Survey and include youth voices in how they analyze public health data. Through the Getting to Y program, the aim is to increase adult mentorship and decrease bullying for Hoosier youth. This program is designed to promote adult-youth partnerships. Having effective adult leaders in the community, school, and personal life of these young people will encourage positive youth influence on the youth participating in the program.
by Chery Manon Espinal | Apr 1, 2026 | Pulse Newsletters, Replication Projects
Ace’s journey illustrates the powerful impact of the Georgia Youth Advisory Council in transforming youth from hesitant patients into confident self-advocates. Through the S.T.E.P.S. framework – Start Early, Talk, Educate, Plan/Prepare and Practice, Speak Up & build Support – Ace learned critical health care transition skills that enabled him to manage his asthma effectively. His experience reflects the council’s mission to empower young people, fostering leadership and communication skills while addressing the challenges faced during the transition to adult care. The group, now known as Georgia Youth Healthcare Leaders (GYHL), aims to create a healthier future by connecting, advocating, educating, and leading peers. Through their contributions, council members not only improved their own health management but also engaged in broader public health efforts, raising awareness and advocating for policies that impact youth health care.
by Chery Manon Espinal | Mar 25, 2026 | Board, News Releases
The AMCHP membership has elected a new slate of officers to serve on the AMCHP Board of Directors. The election results were presented during the Annual Business Meeting, which took place on Tuesday, March 10, in conjunction with the 2026 AMCHP Annual Conference in Washington, DC.
