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.
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.
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.
Aaliyah’s experience highlights the critical importance of culturally relevant support for Black mothers facing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). Recognizing that 40% of Black mothers experience PMADs, the Black Perinatal Continuum of Care Toolkit was developed to support the mental health of Black communities. This Replication Project exemplifies how community-driven approaches can lead to meaningful change in maternal mental health.
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.