NCEMCH

Welcome

Finding True North for those who care for the nation's women, infants, children, youth, and families. Recognizing that high-quality maternal and child health (MCH) services are vital to the health of the nation, NCEMCH was established in 1982 at Georgetown University, the nation's oldest Jesuit institution of higher education, as a national resource to the MCH community. NCEMCH's multidisciplinary staff collaborates with a broad range of state agencies, corporate and philanthropic partners, professional organizations, and academic institutions. The center is supported through foundation partnerships, private and university funds, and federal support. Read more about the center.

Highlighted NCEMCH Projects

MCH NAVIGATOR

MCH EVIDENCE

HEALTHCHECK

MCH DIGITAL LIBRARY

HEALTH CENTER CLEARINGHOUSE

MCH NEEDS ASSESSMENT TOOLKIT

Stay Informed. The MCHalert keeps you up-to-date with the latest evidence-based and workforce-driven resources from the field. The Summer 2025 edition includes:

New from NCEMCH highlights a new MCH Strategy Selector Tool and the latest issue of MCHnow focused on Negotiation and Conflict Resolution.
From the Field showcases the latest trainings gathered by the MCH Navigator and resources collected by the MCH Library.
What Works introduces Practice-Focused Tools, that guide implementation of projects and lead to improved health outcomes.
Advancing Academics shares updates from ATMCH and a request for Teaching and Learning Resources.
Leveraging Learning releases the latest edition of MCHwork: Moving From Data Collection to Priorities and announces the upcoming Fall Learning Journey.

New Resources

MCH Evidence Accelerators. These resource briefs present the evidence base for the new National Performance Measures (NPMs) and Standardized Measures (SMs).

Children's Bureau National Archives Collection. This new digitized collection of 6,000 documents represents the largest digitized collection tracing children's health throughout the twentieth century.

MCHwork. The National MCH Workforce Development Center and the MCH Navigator have teamed up to share a new microlearning program to actively engage busy professionals on thematic topics.

Association of Teachers of Maternal and Child Health (ATMCH). NCEMCH works with the University of Alabama, Birmingham, to grow and support excellence in teaching MCH.

New Results-Based Accountability (RBA) Tools. Two new tools: 1) Turn the Curve Strategy Tool and 2) ESM Measurement Tool integrate health equity considerations into RBA processes.

MCHsmart. This comprehensive learning program delivers the core content of a structured program in a format that is accessible to MCH professionals, students, and current/future faculty.

Spotlight on Workforce Resilience. This new training spotlight is structured based on the seven characteristics of the Resilient Individual Framework.

Rapid Review: The Relation of Social Media and Adolescent Mental Health

Building on Campaigns with Conversations. This series of learning modules is designed for professionals who interact with families on topics of safe sleep and breastfeeding.

Around the Table: Promoting Healthy Eating Through Food & Culture. This 6-module online curriculum explores the relationship between food and culture to address childhood obesity.

Where to Find MCH Resources: An Introduction. This 20-minute overview presents sources of public health information for MCH workforce.

New Digitized Resources. The EPSDT Hiscock Historical Collection is now available full-text online. Search by keyword or by topic area.

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