by Chery Manon Espinal | May 3, 2024 | News Releases
Washington, DC – On May 1, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) pertaining to maternal mortality rates in the United States. This data shows a significant decrease in the U.S....
by Eden Desta | Apr 26, 2024 | News Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – On April 19, the Biden Administration issued a final rule to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), landmark legislation included in the bipartisan FY23 omnibus appropriations bill. The PWFA requires most employers...
by Bianka Huling | Apr 8, 2024 | News Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2024 AMCHP Annual Awards. The awards recognize maternal and child health (MCH) leaders for their outstanding contributions...
by Eden Desta | Dec 5, 2023 | News Releases
Washington, DC – Almost one in four pregnancy-related deaths is attributed to mental health conditions, including substance use disorder, making them the leading underlying cause of pregnancy-related deaths. Now is a critical time to invest in the health and wellness...
by Eden Desta | Nov 3, 2023 | News Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – On November 1, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released provisional data indicating that the total infant mortality rate in the U.S. has increased by 3% from 2021-2022. After decades of decline, these...
by Eden Desta | Sep 7, 2023 | News Releases
Washington, DC – The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is delighted to share that our very own Mallory Cyr has been recognized as one of the 40 Under 40 in Public Health. The de Beaumont Foundation announced its 2023 honorees this morning...
