title: Recognizing excellence in maternal and child health (MCH) epidemiology: the 2012 Co-hosted 18th MCH Epidemiology Conference and 22nd CityMatCH Urban MCH Leadership Conference, the 25th anniversary of the MCH Epidemiology Program, and the National MCH Epidemiology Awards.
abstract: In December 2012, multiple leading agencies in the field of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) partnered to co-host a national MCH Epidemiology Conference. The Conference offered opportunities for peer exchange; presentation of new scientific methodologies, programs, and policies; dialogue on changes in the MCH field; and discussion of emerging MCH issues relevant to the work of MCH professionals. During the Conference, the MCH Epidemiology Program celebrated 25 years of success and partnership, and 16 MCH agencies presented six deserving health researchers and leaders with national awards in the areas of advancing knowledge, effective practice, outstanding leadership, excellence in teaching and mentoring, and young professional achievement. In September 2014, building on knowledge gained and changes in the field of MCH, leading agencies including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Health Resources and Services Administration, CityMatCH, and the Association of MCH Programs plan to replicate the achievements of 2012 through the implementation of a fully integrated national conference: the CityMatCH Leadership and MCH Epidemiology Conference.
authors.affiliation: National MCH Epidemiology Awards Selection Committee, Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Program, Division of Reproductive Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Hwy, NE MS K-22, Atlanta, GA, 30341, USA, ckroelinger@cdc.gov.
authors.forename: Charlan D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Kroelinger
authors.forename: Jessica
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: Wanda D
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Barfield
authors.forename: Michael D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Kogan
mesh_terms: D001363:Awards and Prizes; D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare; D003226:Congresses as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008429:Maternal Welfare
references.citation: J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2012 May;21(5):471-5
references.pmid: 22587622