Healthy babies are the foundation of a healthy community.

The Maternal Child and Family Health Coalition (MCFHC) is dedicated to improving birth outcomes, promoting healthy families, and building healthy communities.

The MCFHC mobilizes the region through education and advocacy to address

	preconception and prenatal care
	maternal mental health and
	immunizations

The MCFH Coalition is the home of the St. Louis Healthy Start Program and the St. Louis Immunization Coalition.

Start With Four - The St. Louis Immunization Coalition’s Teen Vaccine Outreach Program. Visit the website, created by teens to highlight four vaccines. Printed materials are available for youth, parents and school districts. For more information, contact Jill Thompson, 314-289-5685 or at jthompson@stl-mcfhc.org.

Maternal Child & Family Health News:

	Distress and Hope: A Collection of Words and Images by St. Louis Healthy Start Participants will be on display at the Vaughn Cultural Center June 27, 2009 from 1 - 3 pm. Click here to see the corresponding report and download the exhibit flyer here. The event is free and open to the public.
	The MCFHC announces the 2009 Standing Up for Mothers and Babies Awards Dinner to celebrate the 10th Anniversary. Five awards will be presented to outstanding leaders for mothers and babies over the last ten years. Click here for more information and to submit a nomination of someone deserving of recognition.
	Registration is now open for the MCFHC's educational series "MCH Skills Building." The next workshop will be held July 16, 2009. For more information or to register, go to the Newsroom.
The MCFHC is now a proud member of the Community Health Charities. Employees in organizations that participate in Community Health Charities campaigns can designate the MCFHC to receive their donation. Contact Kendra at 314-289-5682 for more information.