Stay informed with AMCHP’s latest press releases and statements, covering significant developments in maternal and child health, policy, and AMCHP’s organizational achievements. Explore this section to keep abreast of our ongoing efforts to enhance the health and well-being of women, children, and families nationwide.
The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs Announces 2025 Board of Directors Election Results
The election results were presented during the Annual Business Meeting held on March 18 in Washington, DC Washington, DC - The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is pleased to announce that the AMCHP membership has elected a new slate of...
The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs Announces 2025 AMCHP Annual Award Winners
The awards will be presented at the 2025 AMCHP Annual Conference from March 15 – 18, in Washington, DC Washington, DC - The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP), an organization committed to advancing the health of women, children, youth, and...
Government Shutdown Staved Off through March 2025
After a tumultuous week of negotiations on multiple iterations of a bill to avert a government shutdown, Congress passed legislation to extend funding for the federal government through March 14, 2025. The short-term funding bill – known as a continuing resolution or...
AMCHP and ASTHO Release Maternal and Child Health Journal Special Issue: Public Health Approaches to Perinatal Substance Use
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...
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...
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 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 Stands by the Science and Urges Vaccination of Children Ages 5 and Older Against COVID-19
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) announced that it stands by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Academy of Pediatrics, and other public health and clinical experts’...
New Partnership to Support Title V and Birth Defects Program Collaboration
The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) and the National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN) are excited to announce a new partnership to build capacity and engagement between Title V Maternal & Child Health (MCH)/Children & Youth...
2021 AMCHP Annual Conference Evaluation Summary
The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs held its 2021 Annual Conference virtually on May 24-27, 2021. There were 1337 registered attendees at the 2021 AMCHP Annual Conference, which is an attendance record. The conference evaluation survey was sent to...
Supreme Court decision reaffirms the ACA’s critical role in promoting the health of women, children, and families
AMCHP applauds the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling in the case of California v. Texas, which sought to invalidate the entire Affordable Care Act (ACA) based on Congress’ elimination of the individual mandate. “Today’s ruling is...