Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs

In 2021, AMCHP embarked on a process that led to the development of our strategic plan, AMCHP Future 2027, which we officially launched in 2022. The plan highlights our organization's direction from 2022 to 2027 and includes communications and branding goals focused on AMCHP's brand recognition and positioning. This month, we are thrilled to share a significant milestone in the implementation of AMCHP Future 2027 – the launch of our new logo, a better representation of the diverse populations we serve, and a symbol of opportunity and renewed hope. Learn more about our rebrand at bit.ly/NewAMCHPLogo

??Did you know? The Washington Monument in Washington, DC, is a defining feature of the city’s skyline and one of the nation’s most recognizable structures. This iconic monument was built to honor the first United States president George Washington. Although it is no longer the tallest building in the world, it holds the title of the world’s tallest stone structure and obelisk! We are excited to host #AMCHP2025 in the heart of Washington, DC where participants will have the opportunity to explore all the city has to offer. Learn more and register: bit.ly/AMCHP2025

??The Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) has created a new resource in collaboration with community birth experts, the Community Birth Transfer Resource Kit (CBTRK)! This resource kit provides best practices for safe and timely transfers regardless of birth setting or care model. In this resource kit, “community birth” refers to planned birth at home or in a freestanding birth center, most commonly in a midwifery model of care. Creating systems that promote safer birth in all scenarios is a key component to improving the safety and quality of care provided to all patients. Download the full resource kit at bit.ly/AIMsafebirths #CBTRK #MaternalHealth #MaternalHealthMatters #MaternalHealthEquity #HealthcareQuality #AIMForChange #AIMForSaferBirth #ACOG2024

Access AMCHP’s Food Security topic page, a web-based resource that centers policies and practices that promote #Equity and #CulturallyRelevant solutions to address inequities in #FoodSecurity. Bit.ly/AMCHPFoodSecurity

Early bird registration to attend #AMCHP2025 is open! Secure your spot and take advantage of our early-bird pricing by registering by January 17 and paying later. The 2025 #AMCHPAnnualConference will be an in-person-only event under the theme “Partnering for Impact.” This theme will place results in the spotlight while embodying our collective commitment to creating a world where everyone has equitable access and outcomes, as well as the opportunity to thrive. It's a powerful reminder of why we partner to make things happen. Register now at: bit.ly/AMCHP2025_Reg

Join AMCHP’s Family LEAD Committee next week on October 15 for another engaging webinar ?Programming Success After Partnering with Families? as part of the Highlighting Family Leadership within Title V Webinar Series. We will talk about opportunities and share examples where programs can and have had successes and improved impacts in their work with meaningful family partnership. Learn more and register for this and the final webinar of the series: bit.ly/LEADWebinars

Don't forget to join us TOMORROW, October 10, for our Policy and Partnerships Town Hall! Register to learn about the latest federal #MaternalChildHealth policy updates and hear from our national, federal, and state partners. www.bit.ly/AMCHP-PPTH

Loved #MCHBridges #Podcast Episode 20 and want to learn more? Visit our blog post to access resources related to care mapping and #MaternalHealth. bit.ly/4esHV7l Don't forget to share this post and our episode with your network!

Last week, AMCHP subject matter expert Jessica Simon presented at the 2024 Pacific Health Gathering alongside two partners from the Utah Pacific Islander Health Coalition (UPIHC), Tima Clawson and Malia Tomasi. Together, they shared information about the Birth Equity Action Map and how UPIHC has used the tool to advance their maternal and infant health work across Utah. Learn more about how you can leverage this tool to benefit your program: https://lnkd.in/gaj-vEDn

??DYK? The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. In the words of Lonnie G. Bunch, III, Founding Director, NMAAHC: “This museum will tell the American story through the lens of African American history and culture. This is America’s Story, and this museum is for all Americans.” We are excited to host #AMCHP2025 in the heart of Washington, DC where participants will have the opportunity to explore all the city has to offer. Learn more and register: bit.ly/AMCHP2025