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      For 25 years, NICHQ (pronounced ‘nitch-cue’) has been guided by a profound passion for every child to achieve their optimal health. As a bold organization of innovative and passionate collaborators, we have earned a reputation as a national leader for improving the health and well-being of mothers, children, and their families.

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      • Community-Centered Hospital Initiative (CCHI) Centering communities to uplift their capacity as leaders in improving perinatal and infant health.
      • Enriching ECHO (Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes) cohorts with High-risk Pregnancies and Children with Disabilities Enhancing disability research in the ECHO program
      • Family Engagement and Leadership in Systems of Care Support state teams in engaging families in leadership to improve systems of care
      • Florida CMS Learning and Action Network Enhancing provision of and access to care for CYSHCN with medical complexity
      • Hemoglobinopathies National Coordinating Center Providing support to expand access to high quality care for people with sickle cell disease.
      • Improving Respectful Care Through Hear Her Equipping Perinatal Quality Collaboratives (PQCs) with tools and resources to advance and embed respectful care practices
      • Maternal Health Action & Resource Center (MHARC) Providing CBA & TTA to State Maternal Health Innovation Grantees
      • National Network of Perinatal Quality Collaboratives Providing resources and support toward efforts to improve maternal and infant health outcomes
      • Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Prevention Promoting Safe Sleep Best Practices
      • Supporting Healthy Start Performance Project Reducing disparities in birthing outcomes by investing in communities to improve health outcomes before, during, and after pregnancy.
      Download the Current Initiatives flyer for a printable, shareable list of our active projects
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      Browse our collection of info-rich campaigns that bring together tools and downloadable resources from NICHQ projects and partners.

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      Read and subscribe to our blog for the latest on what’s happening at NICHQ, including insights from projects, special announcements, staff spotlights, and thoughts from members of our leadership team.

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      From infographics and toolkits to brochures and reports, check out our comprehensive, open-access library of maternal and child health resources.

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      Newsworthy info, announcements, and updates about our team from the National Institute on Children’s Health Quality.

      Podcasts

      Listen here to Before Birth & Beyond: Improving Care in MCH, a podcast that focuses on pressing issues in maternal and child health. Also check out Catalyst Conversations in MCH, a podcast hosted by NICHQ CEO Dr. Scott D. Berns.

      Publications

      As a data-driven institution, it is important to us to publish the results of our research and change activities. Click here to find abstracts and links to our publications in peer-reviewed journals.

      Webinars

      View webinars hosted by NICHQ projects teams and departments to learn more about the work that we do, from quality improvement to addressing health inequity.

      Equity Engagement Hub

      The Equity Engagement Hub is a virtual space that holds the Equity Exchange, our new equity-focused virtual event series, as well as resources, articles, and tools related to equity in maternal and child health.

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      Curious about our most-accessed resources? Learn more about popular resources across NICHQ health topics, like breastfeeding, safe sleep, fatherhood, mental health, and more.
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Improving Sickle Cell Disease Patient/Provider Relationships and Increasing Appointment Attendance

Improving Sickle Cell Disease Patient/Provider Relationships and Increasing Appointment Attendance

Guides to improve relationships between providers and people living with SCD.

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Safe Infant Sleep and Breastfeeding Myths and Facts

Safe Infant Sleep and Breastfeeding Myths and Facts

Access documents to guide healthcare provider conversations about safe infant sleep & breastfeeding

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Safe Sleep FAQ for Child-Care Providers

Safe Sleep FAQ for Child-Care Providers

Child-care providers can make sure that all babies in their care sleep in a safe environment and they can help share guidelines and recommended practices with the families they serve. 

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Interactive E-Handout for Safe Sleep Conversations

Interactive E-Handout for Safe Sleep Conversations

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Introduction to Using Control Charts

Introduction to Using Control Charts

Learn about the purpose, components and how to interpret control charts to guide improvement work.

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Sickle Cell Pain in the Emergency Department

Sickle Cell Pain in the Emergency Department

Strategies to improve care management of pain episodes for sickle cell disease patients.

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Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Demonstration Program Model Protocol

Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Demonstration Program Model Protocol

Recommendations and strategies to improve care for individuals with sickle cell disease and trait.

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Powerful Partnerships

Powerful Partnerships

Everyone benefits when healthcare professionals and families work together to improve care.

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NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scales

NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scales

NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scales are used to help diagnose ADHD in 6- to 12-year-old children.

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The National Institute for Children’s Health Quality (NICHQ) is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to drive change to improve children’s health. 

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  • About NICHQ
    • What We Do
    • Our Mission
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    • Community-Centered Hospital Initiative (CCHI)
    • Maternal Health Action & Resource Center (MHARC)
    • Supporting Healthy Start Performance Project
    • Enriching ECHO (Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes) cohorts with High-risk Pregnancies and Children with Disabilities
    • Family Engagement and Leadership in Systems of Care
    • National Network of Perinatal Quality Collaboratives
    • Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Prevention
    • Hemoglobinopathies National Coordinating Center
    • Florida CMS Learning and Action Network
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