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NEW Programs to Support MCH/CYSHCN Staff and Leadership During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The pressure caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is challenging to early career and seasoned staff alike. AMCHP is pleased to offer two unique programs to support MCH/CYSHCN staff and leadership during the on-going public health emergency: MCH Covid Coaching Cafés are...
AMCHP Stands in Solidarity with Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities
Hate directed towards our Asian American sisters, brothers and friends is appalling and unacceptable. We must address racism in our country whenever it arises. AMCHP stands in support of and in solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. We...
AMCHP Statement on Recent Journal of the American Medical Association Podcast
AMCHP was disheartened by the recent tweet promoting a JAMA podcast that denies the existence of racism among our nation’s physicians. While JAMA has since pulled the podcast down and issued an apology, this unfortunate occurrence highlights the great need for change...
ACA Special Enrollment Period is Open Through August 15
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has left many families without health insurance, at a time when it is especially important to have comprehensive and affordable coverage. For this reason, the health care Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) is opening for a Special...
AMCHP CEO Applauds House Committee’s Postpartum Medicaid Extension Policy
Jonathan Webb, MBA, MPH, CEO of the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs, issued the following statement in response to the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s release of legislative text for COVID-19 relief legislation that includes a provision to...
AMCHP Releases New Interactive Toolkit for Lead Poisoning Prevention
The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is pleased to announce the release of a new resource, its “MCH Lead Toolkit” to prevent and mitigate lead poisoning for infants, children, pregnant people, and families. This interactive, action-oriented...
AMCHP’s 2021 Federal Policy Agenda
AMCHP's policy and advocacy work are guided by AMCHP's board of directors and our Legislative and Health Care Finance Committee comprised of AMCHP members and partners. AMCHP's 2021 agenda specifies where we will devote our advocacy resources and highlights key policy...
New AMCHP Innovation Station Effective Practices Identified
AMCHP is excited to announce that 19 practices were recently accepted to the Innovation Station Database during our Fall 2020 Effective Practices Review! Stay tuned for more information about these practices that will be uploaded to our database in the coming months....
ASTHO and AMCHP Applications PRISM Cohort 2 Due January 27
AMCHP and ASTHO are currently accepting applications for participation in Cohort Two of the PRISM Learning Community. Applications are due 1/27. For more information, see the full RFA here.
New AMCHP Programs to Support MCH/CYSHCN Staff During the Pandemic
The pressure caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is challenging to early career and seasoned staff alike. AMCHP is pleased to offer two unique programs to support MCH/CYSHCN staff and leadership during the on-going public health emergency: MCH Covid Coaching Cafés are...
AMCHP and HRSA’s Partner for 2021 Virtual Title V Partnership Meeting Series
About the Virtual Title V Partnership meeting series: This meeting series supports the Title V MCH Services Block Grant Program. Although we are not able to convene in person, we will come together virtually for four 90-minute sessions over four months to learn about...
AMCHP Releases Priorities for Biden Administration
AMCHP urges new Biden Administration to prioritize maternal and child health programs. View the report here.
AMCHP Announces “Youth Voice Amplified” Committee
The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs has officially approved the foundational components of an association committee dedicated to elevating the voice and contributions of young people to the MCH discipline, particularly state Title V programs. The...
Season’s Greetings from AMCHP
Season’s Greetings All, I hope that everyone is gearing up for some much deserved down time with immediate family over the next few weeks. I wanted to reach out to say thank you for all you’ve done during this pandemic and to also share with you some exciting news....