MCH Alert Weekly Newsletter
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MCH Alert is a free weekly electronic newsletter that provides timely reference to research, findings, policy developments, recently released publications, new programs, and initiatives affecting the maternal and child health (MCH) community. |
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Recognizing that high-quality maternal and child health (MCH) services are vital to the health of the nation, the NCEMCH was established in 1982 at Georgetown University as a national resource to the MCH community. The Center's multidisciplinary staff collaborates with a broad range of federal agencies, corporate and philanthropic partners, professional organizations, and academic institutions. |
KNOWLEDGE PATHS
Autism Spectrum Disorders
This electronic guide presents resources about screening for autism spectrum disorders, diagnosis, treatment and intervention, communication, education, vocational challenges, and impact on family life. Separate sections address early identification, early intervention and education, concerns about vaccines, and environmental health research.
Oral
Health for Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women
This electronic guide points to resources that analyze data, describe
effective programs, and report on policy and research aimed at improving
access to and the quality of oral health care. The knowledge path contains
sections with resources for professionals, resources for consumers, and
resources on specific aspects of oral health. Topics include child care
and Head Start, dental sealants, early childhood caries, fluoride varnish,
K-12 education, pregnancy, school-based care, school evaluation mandates,
and special health care needs.
Spanish-Language
Health Resources
This electronic resource guide
points to Spanish-language health resources for health professionals and
consumers. The resources cover a wide range of health topics, including
many of interest to the maternal and child health (MCH) community.
Depression
During and After Pregnancy
This electronic guide
presents resources about the prevalence and incidence of perinatal depression;
identification and treatment; impact on the health and well-being of a
new mother and her infant; and implications for service delivery. Separate
sections present resources for professionals (health professionals, policymakers,
program administrators, and researchers) and for women experiencing perinatal
depression and their families.
RESOURCE BRIEFS
Resource briefs provide quick access to the most important electronic resources on MCH topics. The most recent briefs are:
NON-ENGLISH MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
This languages index identifies resources written in many non-English languages, from Albanian to Yoruba. Select a language to see a list of publications and organization resources. Readers are invited to submit new resources to add to this index.
MCHB FINAL REPORTS
The MCH Library receives electronic copies of MCHB Projects final reports. They are cataloged into MCHLine® and posted on the Final Reports page.
MCH THESAURAS
The MCH Thesaurus provides the MCH professional community with a standard vocabulary that serves as a tool for indexing and retrieving materials in any MCH research center, library, or special collection. The thesaurus Web site provides an introduction; an alphabetical list of terms; a rotated list of terms; a set of subject categories; and a search function to search MCHLine® for specific terms. A pdf version of the full thesaurus is also available.
AWARDS
MCHB Award
The National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health (NCEMCH) at
Georgetown University has been awarded a 5-year cooperative agreement from
the Maternal
and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) to continue its MCH Library services.
Read more.
Read more about the APEX Award as well as other Awards the MCH Library has received.
Copyright © 2008 National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health and Georgetown University
