This resource list contains references to Federal, State, and local government agencies as well as private organizations that offer information resources related to the maternal and infant health objectives of HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000. Because many States have adopted their own year 2000 objectives, you may wish to contact your State health department for additional information.

Maternal and Infant Health

LEAD AGENCY:

Health Resources and Services Administration
Maternal and Child Health Bureau
Parklawn Building, Room 18A-05
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301)443-2170

YEAR 2000 OBJECTIVES

• Reduce infant mortality
• Reduce fetal mortality
• Reduce maternal mortality
• Reduce fetal alcohol syndrome
• Reduce low birthweight and very low birthweight
• Increase weight gain during pregnancy
• Reduce severe complications of pregnancy
• Reduce cesarean deliveries
• Increase breastfeeding
• Increase abstinence from tobacco, alcohol, cocaine, and marijuana during pregnancy
• Increase first trimester prenatal care
• Increase age-appropriate counseling
• Increase screening and counseling on detection of fetal abnormalities
• Improve risk-appropriate care
• Increase screening and treatment for genetic disorders
• Improve primary care for babies
• Reduce the incidence of spina bifida and other neural tube defects

Federal and National Information Sources

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Consumer Service
3101 Park Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703)305-2276
(703)305-2420 FAX
Administers the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Provides food, nutrition education, and health care referrals. Publications list available. Some titles available in Spanish and other languages. Orders should be placed through regional FCS/USDA offices.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Public Health Service

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Public Inquiries
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Mailstop A23
Atlanta, GA 30333
(404)639-3534
(404)639-1537 FAX
Refers inquiries from the public and profes-sionals to the appropriate area at CDC.

Health Resources and Services Administration
Maternal and Child Health Bureau National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse
2070 Chain Bridge Road
Suite 450
Vienna, VA 22181-2536
(703)821-8955, ext. 254 or 265
(703)821-2098 FAX
Provides information on maternal and child health topics including women's, infant, child, and adolescent health; children with special health needs; health and safety in child care; emergency medical services for children; nutrition; sudden infant death syndrome; and violence and injury prevention. Distributes directories of Federal programs and other organizations and topical resource guides; provides referrals to additional information agencies.

Indian Health Service
Communications Office
Parklawn Building, Room 6-35
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301)443-3593
(301)443-0507 FAX
Provides a comprehensive health services delivery system for American Indians and Alaska Natives with many programs operated by tribal governments through contracting and compacting mechanisms. The health delivery system features many special programs, including maternal and child health. Gathers and publishes information about the health status of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Office of Research Reporting
Building 31, Room 2A32
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301)496-5133
(301)496-7101 FAX
Conducts and supports basic and clinical research in maternal and child health, the population sciences, and medical rehabilitation research. Responds to inquiries and distributes publications on these topics. Publications list available.

Office of Minority Health Resource Center
P.O. Box 37337
Washington, DC 20013-7337
(800)444-6472
(301)589-0884 FAX
Responds to inquiries about major health problems among minority populations. Assists in locating materials, programs, and technical assistance through an automated Resource Persons Network and materials database.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
National Resource Center for the Prevention of Perinatal Abuse of Alcohol and Other Drugs
9300 Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22031
(800)354-8824
Provides information, referrals, and training in the area of perinatal substance use to professionals and organizations. Online Perinatal Research and Education Management Information System (PREMIS) available by modem.

National Sources

American Academy of Pediatrics
141 Northwest Point Boulevard
P.O. Box 927
Elk Grove Village, IL 60009-0927
(708)228-5005
(708)228-5097 FAX
Promotes the health, safety, and well-being of infants, children, and young adults and educates pediatric health professionals. Sponsors continuing education and works with government to advocate improved child health. Offers guidelines for childhood immunizations.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
409 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202)863-2518
Publishes a variety of patient education materials, audiovisuals, and professional materials on maternal health care and nutrition, prenatal care, breastfeeding, and childbirth. Assists professionals in counseling and educating patients about clinical preventive services and reproductive health. Operates a central resource center for both professionals and consumers. Call for electronic product information.

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605
(914)428-7100
(914)428-8203 FAX
Funds research and disseminates information on maternal and infant health and on the prevention of birth defects and sexually transmitted diseases. Publishes patient and professional literature and audiovisuals about drug and alcohol use during pregnancy, low birthweight, and fetal alcohol syndrome; some in Spanish. Materials catalog available.

National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health
2000 15th Street North
Suite 701
Arlington, VA 22201
(703)524-7802
(703)524-9335 FAX
Responds to inquiries from consumers and professionals, provides technical assistance, and develops educational and reference materials. Major content areas include pregnancy and childbirth, child health and development, adolescent health, nutrition, children with special health needs, health and safety in child care, violence and injury prevention, women's health, and maternal and child health services and programs. Publications list available.

National Perinatal Association
3500 East Fletcher Avenue
Suite 209
Tampa, FL 33613-4709
(813)971-1008
(813)971-9306 FAX
Promotes perinatal health through fostering the delivery of optimal care, education, and research. Serves as resource center to facilitate the education of both the health care provider and recipient.

National Perinatal Information Center
1 State Street
Suite 102
Providence, RI 02908-5035
(401)274-0650
(401)455-0377 FAX
Promotes high quality, accessible perinatal care through information dissemination and implementation of strategies for change at the community level. Call for electronic product information.

National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Resource Center
2070 Chain Bridge Road
Suite 450
Vienna, VA 22181-2536
(703)821-8955
(703)821-2098 FAX
Provides information and educational materials on SIDS. Maintains bibliographic database of professional and family-oriented materials on SIDS, infant mortality, and related subjects. Call for electronic product information.

For General Information on HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000:

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion,
Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.,
Room 738G
Washington, DC 20201; (202)205-8611.

For Healthy People 2000 Publications:

Please write to ODPHP National Health Information Center,
P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC 20013-1133.

Inclusion in this listing does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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