Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1334629285 ISBN 13: 9781334629280
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a multifaceted exploration of urban maternal and child health (MCH) initiatives undertaken by health departments in major US cities. Drawing on firsthand insights from the 2001 CityMatCH Urban MCH Leadership Conference, the author provides a compendium of best practices and successful strategies for improving the health and well-being of urban women, children, and families. Each initiative is presented with a focus on its objectives, barriers faced, strategies to overcome challenges, key partners involved, and lessons learned. The book is a valuable resource for health department leaders, practitioners, and researchers seeking to advance MCH programs in urban settings. It highlights the critical role of collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and community engagement in addressing the unique health challenges faced by urban populations. Through its comprehensive analysis and case studies, the book contributes to the broader understanding of effective MCH practices and their potential for improving health outcomes in urban communities. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.