The MCH LEEDs program focuses on establishing impactful partnerships and initiatives as we work alongside communities to address disparities in maternal and child health. Through these collaborations, our scholars gain hands-on experience and develop the leadership skills needed to drive meaningful, lasting change in MCH professions. Explore how we are shaping the future of maternal and child health—one project at a time.
Ensuring the Health and Well-being of Mothers and Children
The University of Georgia College of Public Health is working to address the critical need for public health professionals specializing in the health of mothers and children. Rebecca Wells, a a clinical associate professor in Health Promotion & Behavior in the College of Public Health with a joint appointment in the School of Social Work, has been awarded a Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Public Health Catalyst Program grant.
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Advancing Maternal and Child Health in the State of Georgia
At the 14th Annual State of the Public Health Conference at the University of Georgia, healthcare professionals, educators and researchers gathered for the panel “From Community Care to Systems Change: Advancing Maternal and Child Health Together” to discuss how collaboration and community engagement can reduce Georgia’s high maternal and infant mortality rates.
