My Experience at CityMatCH!
November 3, 2026
Community-Driven MCH
By: Chloe Garrett As someone passionate about equitable and community-driven maternal and child health, I am eager to explore diverse interventions and programs that transform outcomes for families. Attending the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., was an incredible opportunity to learn, network, and reflect on the future of public health.…
Worth It To Me
By: Kennedy Nicholas My journey into Maternal and Child Health began when I went to college. Through the many Sociology classes I took, I began establishing a foundational understanding of what public health and MCH are. While I have gained a deepened understanding of the two over the years, I felt that something was missing.…
Reimagining MCH at CityMatCH
By: Brina Salazar I had a wonderful experience at the CityMatCH conference 2025 in St. Louis. This was my first time attending this conference, and it did not disappoint. CityMatCH is a much smaller conference than APHA, which I attended last year. I liked the smaller setting because it had a stronger focus on maternal…
Learning To Ensure A Better Future at APHA
By: Kennedy Nicholas, BS Several of our first-year Maternal and Child Health (MCH) students attended the 2024 American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting held in Minneapolis, MN, from October 27-30th. This year’s theme, Building Trust in Public Health and Science, emphasized the critical role trust plays in advancing health equity and fostering collaboration across…