About CityMatCH
A national organization of urban maternal and child health leaders working to strengthen public health and promote comprehensive community health care.
Our Mission
CityMatCH is a national membership organization of city and county health departments' maternal and child health (MCH) programs and leaders representing urban communities in the United States.
Our mission is to provide training, technical support, and collaboration opportunities for local government health departments across the country to:
- Advance the use of evidence-based, scientific approaches for improving maternal and child outcomes, including prevention of conditions that result in costly health care, such as preterm birth, asthma, and infectious diseases.
- Strengthen relationships among local and state health departments, other government agencies, private sector organizations, and the people they serve, to increase the capacity of communities to address both current and emerging health needs.
- Increase the effective use of existing surveillance systems for detecting problems as they occur, leveraging stories and qualitative data, implementing appropriate solutions, and monitoring improvements in states, cities, neighborhoods, and at-risk populations, as policies and programs change.
We Work Together To:
- Tackle pressing MCH challenges
- Grow skills and knowledge of MCH professionals
- Promote optimal health outcomes for all in urban communities
- Strengthen public health leadership
Our Impact Areas
Evidence-Based Solutions
Advancing scientific approaches to improve maternal and child health outcomes through data-driven strategies.
Community Partnerships
Strengthening relationships between health departments, organizations, and communities to address health needs.
Surveillance & Monitoring
Utilizing surveillance systems and community stories to detect, address, and monitor health improvements.
What We Offer
CityMatCH offers comprehensive support to local health departments and MCH professionals, including:
- Technical assistance and expert guidance
- Access to tools and resources
- Workforce development opportunities
- Engagement in learning collaboratives and projects
- Connection with other health departments and federal partners
- Annual conferences and learning network webinars
Our History
CityMatCH was initiated in 1988 as a special project of the Boston Department of Health and Hospitals with the goal of improving the organization and delivery of services to urban families and children.
Initial project activities centered on developing an information base on what major health departments across the United States were doing to address shared urban MCH problems such as growing infant mortality, inadequate access to prenatal care, substance abuse in pregnancy, and interpersonal violence.
The CityMatCH project evolved into a national organization in 1991 under the leadership of urban MCH program directors in cities across the country. CityMatCH has been strategically positioned at the University of Nebraska Medical Center for over 30 years, operating as the Division of Child Health Policy within the Department of Pediatrics at UNMC.
Today, CityMatCH continues to serve as a vital resource for urban health departments, providing leadership, innovation, and support to improve maternal and child health outcomes through community-based approaches.
"CityMatCH was born from a vision to unite urban MCH leaders in a collaborative effort to address the health challenges faced by women, children, and families in our cities. Through collective action and shared learning, we continue to drive meaningful change and advance community health care for all."
Dr. Magda Peck, ScD
Founder & Senior Advisor, CityMatCH
Founder & Principal, MP3 Health Group
Our Leadership
Board of Directors
The CityMatCH Board of Directors is composed of member representatives who hold a unique vision for the future of urban MCH and participate in developing the course of action for CityMatCH. The Board defines the mission of the organization and establishes policy that outlines how the organization accomplishes its mission of promoting community health care in urban communities.
Staff
The CityMatCH team is composed of a talented and highly motivated group of professionals whose diverse educational and occupational backgrounds create a unique blend of skill sets and expertise. CityMatCH staff leverage their broad knowledge and experience to benefit CityMatCH's member organizations and advance our mission of strengthening community health care.
Our Membership
Interested in making a meaningful impact on maternal and child health in your community? CityMatCH is a national organization dedicated to supporting local health departments and advancing public health practices. By becoming a member, you'll gain access to valuable resources, networking opportunities, and tools to help improve health outcomes for women, children, and families.
Our members understand that in order to turn the tide we must be more enduring than injustice itself, working together to build stronger, healthier communities.
CityMatCH membership is FREE and is extended to all Maternal and Child Health (MCH) programs and leaders in city or county health departments having jurisdiction over one or more urban areas with populations of 100,000 or larger.
Membership Benefits Include:
- • Access to apply for future learning collaboratives
- • Technical assistance support
- • Strong network of other MCH professionals
- • First access to upcoming learning opportunities
- • Discounted conference rates and more!
Join CityMatCH
Become part of a national network of urban MCH leaders and gain access to resources, training, and networking opportunities that advance community health care.
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Mailing Address
982170 Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NE 68198
United States
Contact Information
Phone: 402-552-9500
Fax: 402-552-9593
Email: citymch@unmc.edu
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