Maternal and Child Health Links
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American Academy of Pediatrics
(AAP)
Committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health
and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
American Academy of Family Physicians
The American Academy of Family Physicians is the national association
of family doctors. It is one of the largest national medical organizations,
with more than 93,100 members in 50 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands,
and Guam.
American College of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists
Founded in 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, ACOG today has over 43,000 members
and is the nation's leading group of professionals providing health care for
women.
Association of Maternal and
Child Health Programs
AMCHP is the national organization representing state public health leaders
in maternal and child health and other interested individuals and organizations
working to improve the health and well-being of women in their reproductive
years, children and youth, including those with special healthcare needs and
families.
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies
The mission of the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB) is to improve the health and safety of mothers, babies and families through education and collaborative partnerships of public and private organizations.
Healthy People
2010
Healthy People 2010 challenges individuals, communities, and professionals—indeed, all of us— to take specific steps to ensure that good health, as well as long life, are enjoyed by all.
Maternal and Child Health
Bureau
MCHB continues to provide its leadership, partnership, and resources to advance the health of all our Nation's mothers, infants, children and adolescents - including families with low income levels, those with diverse racial and ethnic heritages and those living in rural or isolated areas without access to care.
National Center for Education
in Maternal and Child Health
The National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health provides national leadership to the maternal and child health community in three key areas -- program development, policy analysis and education, and state-of-the-art knowledge -- to improve the health and well-being of the Nation's children and families.
National Healthy
Start Association
The National Healthy Start Association (NHSA), whose members include most
of the 94 federally funded Healthy Start projects in the United States, promotes
community-based maternal and child health programs, particularly those that
focus on the reduction of infant mortality, low birthweight and racial disparities
in perinatal outcomes.
National Perinatal
Association
The National Perinatal Association promotes the health and well being
of mothers and infants enriching families, communities and our world.
RTS Bereavement Services
RTS Bereavement Services is a program designed to support parents and families
who have experienced the loss of a baby. Whether due to an ectopic pregnancy,
miscarriage, therapeutic termination, stillbirth or neonatal death, we are here
to listen. For more information about local bereavement services or to reach
a counselor, contact Janet Press, RNC or Kathy Gorzka at 315 470-2768.
The Community Health Foundation of Western New York (FIMMRR Grant Organization)
The Community Health Foundation of Western and Central New York is dedicated to improving the health and healthcare of the people and communities of western and central New York.
The March of Dimes
To improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant death.
The New York State Perinatal Association
NYSPA is a state-wide alliance of health and human service professionals
and consumers concerned with perinatal health issues from preconception through
early childhood. NYSPA advocates for optimal perinatal care and parenting by
promoting education and research, influencing state priorities and encouraging
a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary approach to maternal and child health.
The Office On
Women's Health
The Office on Women's Health (OWH) in the Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) is the government's champion and focal point for women's health
issues, and works to redress inequities in research, health care services, and
education that have historically placed the health of women at risk. The Office
on Women's Health coordinates women's health efforts in HHS to eliminate disparities
in health status and supports culturally sensitive educational programs that
encourage women to take personal responsibility for their own health and wellness.
