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Boost Your Skills: Building the Future of Maternal and Child Health Public Health Workforce

Boost Your Skills: Building the Future of Maternal and Child Health Public Health Workforce

The Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) has launched a new strategic plan to guide its work over the next decade. This plan is a call to action for strengthening the public health workforce dedicated to maternal and child health (MCH). As practitioners in this field, there's a wealth of opportunities to improve your skills and contribute to a more effective, diverse, and equitable workforce.

Understanding the Strategic Plan

The MCHB strategic plan focuses on four pivotal goals: access, equity, workforce capacity, and impact. Specifically, Goal 3 aims to "Strengthen Public Health Capacity and Workforce for MCH." This goal emphasizes developing a well-trained workforce capable of tackling complex public health challenges.

Key Recommendations for Practitioners

The Importance of Innovation

The strategic plan encourages innovation through academic-practice partnerships and public-private collaborations. By diversifying funding streams and integrating technology into training programs, practitioners can stay ahead of emerging public health issues.

Your Role in Advancing MCH Goals

Your involvement is crucial in translating these recommendations into practice. Engage in dialogue with peers, participate in training sessions, and consider contributing to research efforts that align with these goals. By doing so, you not only enhance your skills but also play a part in building a resilient public health infrastructure.

The strategic plan is more than just a document; it's an opportunity for growth and improvement. By embracing its recommendations, you can help shape a future where all mothers, children, and families thrive.

Building the MCH Public Health Workforce of the Future: A Call to Action from the MCHB Strategic Plan


Citation: Matern Child Health J (2022). Building the MCH Public Health Workforce of the Future: A Call to Action from the MCHB Strategic Plan. Springer US. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-022-03377-7
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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