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AMCHP Releases Organizational Commitment to Workplace Well-Being
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – To mark Mental Health Month, AMCHP commits to workplace well-being. The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is committed to promoting well-being in the workplace. AMCHP’s Mental Health Team, a...
AMCHP Honors the Life, Leadership, and Legacy of Amy St. Pierre
Washington, DC - We are shocked and saddened by the loss of our AMCHP friend and colleague, Amy St. Pierre, who was tragically murdered in a mass shooting on May 3, 2023. AMCHP staff and members have worked with Amy for many years in her capacity as a leader in...
Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs & Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® Host Crescent City Smilefest for Local Elementary School Children
New Orleans Pelicans Standout Trey Murphy III Joins the Fun, Raising Health and Well-Being Awareness NEW ORLEANS, LA – Friday, May 5, 2023 – Today, the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) and Colgate Bright Smiles Bright Futures® hosted a...
AMCHP Announces 2023 Award Winners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2023 AMCHP Annual Awards. The awards recognize maternal and child health (MCH) leaders for their outstanding contributions...
Statement by AMCHP CEO Terrance E. Moore on the decision by the Northern District of Texas, Amarillo Division, in the case of Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – Today, AMCHP’s CEO Terrance E. Moore, issued the following statement in response to the decision by the Northern District of Texas, Amarillo Division, in the case of Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug...
Nominations for the 2023 AMCHP Board of Directors Election are Open Through April 19
The Governance Committee is seeking nominations for the 2023 AMCHP Board of Directors election. As a board director, you would help shape the policies and positions of AMCHP, represent your Title V peers from across the country, ensure the organization's future...
AMCHP Announces New Members to the Board
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Appointments to the AMCHP Board of Directors include 3 additions, bringing the number of Board members to seventeen. Washington, DC – The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is pleased to announce that...
AMCHP Appoints new President of the Board: Belinda Pettiford, formerly Board President-Elect
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP), a national resource, partner, and advocate for state public health leaders who work and support state maternal and child health (MCH) programs, and others...
Statement by AMCHP CEO Terrance E. Moore on the Final Majority Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – Today, AMCHP’s CEO Terrance E. Moore, issued the following statement in response to the final majority decision by the Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: “Today’s news confirms our worst...
AMCHP Announces 2022 Board of Directors Elections Results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Appointments to the AMCHP Board of Directors include 3 transitions, 2 re-elections, and 2 new additions to the Board, bringing the number of Board members to fifteen. Washington, DC – The Association of Maternal & Child Health...
AMCHP Board President Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee on Fiscal Year 2023 Funding for the Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – Today, Belinda D. Pettiford, MPH, President of the Board of the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP), testified before the House Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and...
AMCHP Leads Coalition in Support of Senate Dear Colleague Letter Urging Fiscal Year 2023 Funding for CDC’s Surveillance for Emerging Threats and to Mothers and Babies Network
Dear Chair Murray and Ranking Member Blunt: As you develop the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY2023) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill, we urge you to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats...
AMCHP Leads Coalition in Support of Senate Bipartisan Dear Colleague Letter Urging Fiscal Year 2023 Funding for Federal Maternal Health Programs
Dear Chair Murray and Ranking Member Blunt: Our nation continues to face a crisis in maternal health. As you develop the appropriations legislation for Fiscal Year 2023, we encourage you to prioritize the highest possible funding level for the below programs that seek...
AMCHP Leads Coalition in Support of Bipartisan House Dear Colleague Letter Urging Fiscal Year 2023 Funding for Federal Maternal Health Programs
Dear Chair DeLauro and Ranking Member Cole: Our nation continues to face a crisis in maternal health. As you develop the appropriations legislation for Fiscal Year 2023, we encourage you to prioritize the highest possible funding level for the below programs that seek...
AMCHP Leads Coalition in Support of Bipartisan House Dear Colleague Letter Urging Fiscal Year 2023 Funding for CDC’s Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies Network
Dear Chair DeLauro and Ranking Member Cole: As you develop the FY 2023 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill, we urge you to provide $100 million for the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and...