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Check out this article in the August edition of our , written by Tara Melinkovich from Denver Health Pediatrics at Denver Public Schools!

Tara talks more about the Denver Health Pediatrics program and guides us through its replication, outcomes, and adaptations of the PATCH Program as a part of AMCHP’s Replication Projects.

Explore this example of the impact of purposeful partnerships: bit.ly/PA24-PATCH

🚨 New episode alert 🚨

Our newest episode, led by previous AMCHP Family Engagement Intern Hanna Howell, dives into the world of care mapping, as a continued conversation from a skills-building session at .

Tune in to Episode 20, where our guest speakers share their personal and professional experiences using care maps for better care coordination and to enhance support for children and youth with special health care needs. bit.ly/MCHB20

The 2024 theme is . Honor this year’s observance by exploring AMCHP’s Lessons Learned Snapshot of our Building Resilience from Lived Experience anthology and starting the conversation with your network of how you can best support the needs of communities during emergencies. bit.ly/BRFLE-LL

Today is .

AMCHP remains steadfast in our commitment to raising awareness about and advocating on this issue. Revisit our recent legislative alert on the that highlights two resources we have produced to support :

1️⃣ Listen to and share this powerful episode that features stories from families who have experienced a stillbirth ➡️ bit.ly/MCHB_Ep12

2️⃣ Stay up to date on stillbirth legislation in AMCHP’s MCH Bill Tracker, including the SHINE for Autumn Act ➡️ bit.ly/MCH-BillTracker

Learn more and access these resources: bit.ly/Biden-SPA

Join our partners at CDC's Office of Health Equity (OHE) on October 23 to learn about the importance of in emergency response and preparedness. Learn more and register: bit.ly/4dcTCxU

In 2022, AMCHP launched its strategic plan, AMCHP Future 2027, highlighting our organization’s direction from 2022 to 2027 and our communications and branding goals.

In August of this year, we were excited to announce one significant milestone from our plan – the launch of our new logo to better reflect the diversity of the population AMCHP serves. As we planned how to share the news with you, AMCHP staff took a moment to reflect on the significance of our rebrand and the impact we hope it will have on you and our community.

Learn more: bit.ly/NewAMCHPLogo

Did you know that AMCHP is accepting video submissions in place of written submissions for workshops and skills-builder sessions?

There is still time to share your work under any of the 14 subject-focused tracks by September 27 – the deadline will not be extended! bit.ly/CFP-2025

In this article, we invited the organizations behind the SBX Fatherhood Program, Sigma Beta Xi Inc. Youth and Family Services, and Riverside University Health Systems—Public Health (RUHS-PH), to share about the program and their partnership, how they connect to the theme, Partnering with Purpose, and their hope for the to continue delving into the importance of fathers in .

Explore the full article at bit.ly/PA24-SBX, and subscribe to this and all at amchp.org/subscribe!

We are so excited to highlight another 2024 Graduate Student Epidemiology Program ( ) intern site visit experience! Deloria Jackson shares her reflection on her visit to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health! ⭐

In observance of this September, AMCHP is excited to share a snapshot of lessons learned from creating our Building Resilience from Lived Experience anthology, as well as a compilation video with highlights from the series contributions, recorded conference panels, and reflections from our team about the project and its significance.

Explore at bit.ly/BRFLE-LL

It's not too late! We are still recruiting mentors for AMCHP's Leadership Lab 🎉

If you would like to support the leadership development of peers across the country AND build on mentorship skills while expanding your national network, this is the opportunity for you!

Learn more about the benefits of becoming a mentor and express your interest: amchp.org/leadership-lab

Want to share your passion for & with others? Consider supporting peers from across the country as part of AMCHP’s Leadership Lab program! Learn more and indicate your interest: amchp.org/leadership-lab

Don't forget to join us tomorrow — in person or virtually via live stream! Learn more & register: bit.ly/SCCBriefing

📅Mark your calendars! AMCHP and the Safer Childbirth Cities Initiative, in cooperation with Senator Cory Booker invite you to a congressional briefing on community-rooted solutions to improve . Join us next week on September 17 from 12-1 PM ET at Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room G11.

RSVP now, lunch will be provided! bit.ly/SCCBriefing

Join AMCHP & the American Academy of Pediatrics for a workforce development virtual learning cafe this Wednesday, September 18 to discuss and collaboration. The Washington AAP Chapter and the Seattle Children’s Partnership Access Line (PAL) program will be joining us to offer an overview of the importance of partnership in service of closing gaps in access to pediatric care.

Participants will learn about:
💡 Washington’s use of effective partnerships to close gaps in access to pediatric mental health care in the primary care setting
💡 Strategies to build those partnerships to enhance pediatric workforce capacity to close gaps in access to pediatric mental health care

Register NOW: bit.ly/4ghdClV

Thinking about submitting a proposal for but don’t know where to start? Missed our Call for Proposals Webinar? The recording and slides are now available to help you navigate the submission process like a pro! Share your work by Friday, September 27: bit.ly/CFP-2025

➡️ Recording: bit.ly/CFPW25-Recording
➡️ Slides: bit.ly/CFPW25-Slides

Representing BirthMatters, a recipient of the Innovation Hub Partnership Award, Amber Pendergraph-Leak shares her takeaways from and describes how BirthMatters’ collaboration with AMCHP helped expand its impact and connect with other organizations to share best practices.

We are thrilled to support their mission and look forward to our continued partnership.

Read more of Amber’s reflections in our August : bit.ly/PA24-BM

In August, we launched your new logo — a symbol of opportunity and renewed hope. ☀️

As we prepared to share the news with the world, AMCHP staff paused to reflect on what this change means for us and our organization, and what we hope it means for you and our MCH community.

Learn more about at bit.ly/NewAMCHPLogo

📅Mark your calendars! AMCHP and the Safer Childbirth Cities Initiative, in cooperation with Senator Cory Booker invite you to a congressional briefing on community-rooted solutions to improve . Join us next week on September 17 from 12-1 PM ET at Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room G11.

RSVP now, lunch will be provided! bit.ly/SCCBriefing

Many of our 2024 Graduate Student Epidemiology Program (GSEP) interns visited their host sites in person this summer, including Conner Spinks at the Wyoming Department of Health! Read more about Conner's experience below ⬇️

Join AMCHP's Family LEAD Committee on September 17 at 3 PM ET for a webinar ⭐ Why Partner with Families? ⭐ as part of the Highlighting Family Leadership within Title V Webinar Series.

Family Partnership and Engagement takes a variety of forms in different settings and states. As a vital part of the work, Family Partnership and Engagement is a worthwhile investment for everyone involved. This webinar will focus on the benefits of engaging families for Title V staff and the families themselves.

Learn more and register for this and all the webinars in the series: bit.ly/LEADWebinars

Want to expand the reach and visibility of your successful practice or policy? Less than two weeks left to submit your work to AMCHP’s Fall 2024 MCH Innovations Database Review!

AMCHP strongly encourages community-based organizations to submit their practices and policies to the MCH Innovations Database, regardless of whether they have been evaluated by traditional methods.

Visit bit.ly/IH-Submit to learn more and submit by September 20.

The call for proposals for is still open!💥

Start planning your session or poster proposal NOW to share your work by September 27. AMCHP staff estimates that it takes about 4-5 hours to put all the content pieces together and 15-20 minutes to complete the forms for submission. Submitters with completed proposals by the deadline will be notified of their sessions' status by the end of November.

Learn more at bit.ly/CFP-2025

In our August , family leader Mahala Turner graciously shares her lived experience as a mother of a child with special health care needs. She also reflects on her experience at where she saw the power of family partnerships in action and gained invaluable tools to support children with special health care needs and their families.

Dive into her full experience and insights in this ! bit.ly/PA24-MT

Congrats to our 2024 Graduate Student Epidemiology Program (GSEP) interns for finishing their 10-week remote internship! During the first few weeks, the interns had the chance to visit their host site.

Learn more about Taylor Thames’ experience at the Mom and Babies Action Network (MBAN) Summit with March of Dimes below! ⬇

Use and share AMCHP’s topic page that includes:

🌿 Database of Food Security Practices and Programs
🌿 Title V Food Security Snapshots
🌿 Highlights from AMCHP’s projects & partnerships
🌿 Additional resources from our partners

Learn more at bit.ly/AMCHPFoodSecurity

Join us for the third Innovation Hub Learning Community (IHLC) webinar of the year on September 26 from 3-4 PM ET!

Our next session, “Say More About That”: Qualitative Research and Interviewing Considerations, will explore ways qualitative interviewing can add a dimension to your evaluation practices, and how to incorporate it into your evaluation plans.

Register for September’s session and explore the final upcoming session this year! bit.ly/IHLCwebinar

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What a summer it has been! Wind down into Fall with our August .

AMCHP CEO Terrance E. Moore leads us through some reflection on our inspiring 2024 , garners excitement around our next two conferences in Washington DC, and shares insight on major AMCHP updates such as our...

🌟 NEW Board of Directors
🌟 NEW logo, a symbol of opportunity and renewed hope
🌟 NEW core area of work in our strategic plan

Catch all these updates and more in this month’s newsletter: bit.ly/PA24-CEO

Don’t miss out – subscribe now to be among the first to receive : amchp.org/subscribe

Did you know that the call for proposals for the 2025 is now open through September 27? We invite you to explore this year's theme, , and share your work under any of our 14 subject-focused tracks!

Start planning your session or poster proposal for now - the deadline will not be extended! bit.ly/CFP-2025

🚀 We are so excited to highlight another 2024 Graduate Student Epidemiology Program (GSEP) intern site visit experience! Sade Tukuru shares her reflection on her visit to the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD)!