CityLights Newsletter
Stay informed with our quarterly newsletter featuring updates, insights, and resources for maternal and child health professionals.
About CityLights
CityLights is CityMatCH's quarterly newsletter that provides urban maternal and child health professionals with the latest information on CityMatCH activities, initiatives, and events.
Each issue features articles on current MCH topics, highlights from our members, resources for MCH professionals, and updates on emerging issues affecting urban communities.
Our newsletter serves as a platform for sharing innovative practices, success stories, and lessons learned among our network of urban health departments and partners.
Newsletter Features:
- Program Updates
- Member Spotlights
- Best Practices
- Upcoming Events
CityLights Issues
Maternal Mental Health
Special focus on innovative approaches to addressing maternal mental health in urban communities.
Health Equity in Action
Showcasing successful equity-focused initiatives in maternal and child health.
Community Partnerships
Exploring the power of collaboration between health departments and community organizations.
Infant Health Innovations
Exploring new approaches to addressing infant mortality and promoting healthy development.
Data-Driven Approaches
Using data to improve maternal and child health programs and address disparities.
Policy Impact
Examining how policy changes affect maternal and child health outcomes in urban settings.
Featured Article
Advancing Maternal Health Equity: Innovative Approaches in Urban Settings
From Spring 2025 Issue
This article highlights innovative strategies being implemented by urban health departments to address maternal health disparities and improve outcomes for all women.
Through case studies from three major cities, we explore community-based approaches, integrated care models, and policy initiatives that are making a difference in maternal health equity.
The article provides practical insights and lessons learned that can be applied by other urban health departments working to address similar challenges in their communities.
Contribute to CityLights
Share your expertise, experiences, and insights with the CityMatCH community by contributing to our newsletter.
We welcome submissions from health department staff, researchers, community partners, and other professionals working in maternal and child health.
We're looking for:
- Success stories and lessons learned
- Innovative program approaches
- Research findings and implications
- Commentary on current MCH issues
Submission Guidelines
- Articles should be 500-1,000 words in length
- Include a brief author bio (100 words or less)
- Submit high-resolution images if available
- Provide references for all data and statistics
- Submissions are reviewed by the editorial team
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