The mission of the Maternal and Child Health Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health
Through collaborative research activities, field-based learning in courses and field practica, MCHP faculty and students work closely with state and local health agencies, welfare and education agencies, not-for-profit advocacy organizations, and community-based health and social service organizations to improve the health and well-being of women, children, and families, particularly in Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) Regions V and VII. The MCHP at UIC-SPH is one of twelve MCH programs at schools of public health in the United States that are currently funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
The MCHP at UIC-SPH provides leadership education at the master’s and doctoral level for individuals pursuing careers in maternal and child health.
The diverse MCHP faculty and staff are actively engaged in conducting research and providing continuing education and technical assistance to the MCH workforce with a focus on improving the health of women, children, and families, particularly in Regions V and VI.
The Maternal and Child Health Program, UIC School of Public Health is located at 1603 W. Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Chicago, IL 60612. Phone 312.413.5625. Fax 312.996.3551.
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