National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, Georgetown University

NCEMCH: A Research Center of Georgetown University's Public Policy Institute

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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.

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

Infant Mortality and Pregnancy Loss
This electronic guide presents resources that analyze data, report on research aimed at identifying causes and promising intervention strategies, and describe risk-reduction efforts as well as bereavement-support programs. Separate sections identify resources on factors that contribute to infant mortality and pregnancy loss: birth defects, injuries, low birthweight and prematurity, and safe sleep environment.

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.

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.

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