Category: Resources & Opportunities

National Public Health Week 2020

This year we celebrate the 25th National Public Health Week. This week (April 6th-12th), we celebrate the power of prevention, advocate for healthy and fair policies, share strategies for successful partnerships, and champion the role of a strong public health system. The theme of this year’s National Public Health Week is “looking back, moving forward” and […]

Equity, Autonomy and Substance Use Disorder: Lifecourse Considerations for Pregnant and Parenting People

Wednesday, February 5th 2020 “Equity, Autonomy and Substance Use Disorder: Lifecourse Considerations for Pregnant and Parenting People”: co-hosted by Boston University and Harvard Schools of Public Health, Centers of Excellence in MCH, this webinar discussed the complex challenges and best practices for care of pregnant and parenting people with substance use disorder – especially after […]

UPDATES: MCH Fellowships and DSLP Fellowships

NEWS FLASH FOR ALL MCH FELLOWSHIP AND DSLP APPLICANTS:  Late-breaking MCH Research Fellowship Opportunity, DSLP news, and 3 day extension: October 27th!    Dear MCH Fellowship and DSLP  Applicants, We have two late breaking pieces of news for you. As such, we are extending the deadline for all applications (DSLP and Fellowships) by 3 days. New […]

Policy Manager, Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts

The Policy Manager plays an integral role in PPAF’s legislative and electoral programs, serving as a lobbyist on Beacon Hill and assisting with the organization’s endorsement program.  This position is key to fostering and ensuring alignment between PPAF’s electoral programs and legislative advocacy.  Under the direction of the Associate Director of Public Policy and Government […]

Announcing the 2020 Title V MCH Internship Program

The National Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Workforce Development Center will accept student applications for the Title V MCH Internship Program from January 6th, 2020 through February 7th, 2020. The aim of the Title V MCH Internship Program is to provide future MCH professionals with experience working in state Title V agencies, with mentorship and […]

NEW MCH Fellowship Opportunities!

Attention MPH students interested in Maternal and Child Health: The BUSPH Maternal and Child Health Center of Excellence fellowships are now open for application! The Center offers 3 different types of fellowships: Research, Practice, and Diversity Scholars Leadership Program (DSLP). MCHCoE Fellowships allow students to gain real world experience and engage with the community. At the […]

Want Your MCH Content to be Featured?

At Center of Excellence in Maternal & Child Health, we are continuously looking to expand our online presence to better serve as a resource for MCH students, alumni and faculty! Please send us any MCH related research, events, awards, accomplishments, or job opportunities. We would love to share on our social media and website. Please email […]

BUSPH Student Organization: MCHiA

Maternal, Child Health in Action is a collaborative leadership initiative to engage and connect Maternal and Child Health (MCH) students, non-MCH students with a passion for MCH, and alumni from across the nation through education, service, and advocacy. For more information, please contact us at mchia@bu.edu and don’t forget to connect with us on social media for […]