How the nation built maternal and child health services under a new law
This historical study explains how federal grants and state agencies joined forces to protect mothers and children from 1936 to 1939, with real-world results to show for it.
The book traces the origins of the program, the people who directed it, and the systems that kept it running. It also highlights the everyday work of nutritionists, nurses, and public health officials as they expanded care across the country.
- Learn how federal funding and state administration shaped maternal and child-health services.
- Discover the milestones, challenges, and early successes that reduced mortality rates.
- See how nutrition education and public health nursing fit into the program.
- Understand the role of advisory committees and professional leadership in shaping policy.
Ideal for readers of public health history, policy studies, and government records.