Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 2005 Annual Conference -- Delivering Results: Improving Pregnancy and Birth

February 19 - 23, 2005
Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel, Washington, D.C.

The Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) 2005 will address the public health aspects of pregnancy and childbirth, including the prevention of prematurity, provider training, parent education, data systems and tools, best practices, and racial and ethnic disparities in birth outcomes. Participants will also learn about emerging trends and best practices from a broad range of maternal and child health issues.

This year, the conference will highlight the public health aspects of pregnancy and childbirth — including reproductive health, racial and ethnic disparities in infant mortality, health services for pregnant women and newborns, provider training, public insurance programs, data systems and tools, and best practices. Sessions will examine the challenges and opportunities for public health professionals to improve pregnancy and birth. Participants will also discuss a broad range of maternal and child health issues.

Learn specific skills that can be directly applied to family public health. Interactive, intensive skill-building sessions allow participants to engage in hands-on activities, develop leadership skills and use job-related tools.

Hear perspectives on birth outcomes during workshop panels.

Join your peers in roundtable discussions focusing on state and local projects, initiatives or resources.

Learn about best practices and model state programs from across the country.

Be a national voice for maternal and child health by participating in congressional visits. Meet key staffers from the Senate and House of Representatives during our Capitol Hill reception.

Learn about emerging issues in maternal and child health, including the latest research and medical technologies.

Network with family health professionals, researchers and government leaders.

Who Should Attend

• Staff of state and local programs in maternal and child health
• Families of children with special health care needs
• Researchers and professors from public health academic institutions
• Federal government leaders
• Advocacy organizations
• Public health associations
• Doctors and nurses
• Medical equipment suppliers
• Health care service providers
• Social workers
• Health care policymakers
• Public health students

For more information, visit AMCHP's website at http://www.amchp.org/news/conference-general.htm.