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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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      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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      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.

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      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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Safe Infant Sleep Infographic for Child-care Providers

Safe Infant Sleep Infographic for Child-care Providers

This helpful infographic can empower child-care providers as safe sleep champions.

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Sickle Cell Disease Infographic for Patients and Caregivers

Sickle Cell Disease Infographic for Patients and Caregivers

This infographic suggests some steps to find solutions and help make getting to SCD appointments easier.

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Supporting Father’s Mental Health Infographic

Supporting father’s mental health leads to better health outcomes and well-being of their children.

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National Infant Immunization Week 2021 Infographics

Infographic for pediatric health professionals and care providers to raise awareness about missed infant and child vaccines.

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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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