Search Results: MCH Organizations

Annotation: The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is the professional organization for nurse-midwives in the United States. Its mission is to support midwives, advance the practice of midwifery, and achieve optimal, equitable health outcomes for the people and communities midwives serve. The organization provides professional practice materials, continuing education opportunities, and legislative updates. The peer-reviewed Journal of Nurse-Midwifery and Women's Health is ACNM's official journal.

Keywords: Childbirth, Conferences, Ethics, Family planning, Labor, Nurse midwives, Postpartum care, Prenatal care, Professional societies, Publications, Reproductive health, Standards

Annotation: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is a professional membership organization for obstetrician–gynecologists. The College produces practice guidelines for health care professionals and educational materials for patients; provides practice management and career support; facilitates programs and initiatives to improve women’s health; and advocates for members and patients. Health topics of interest include pregnancy, prenatal care; childbirth, postpartum care, immunization, reproductive health, health equity, adolescent health, breastfeeding, preventive care, domestic violence, and smoking cessation, among others. Committee opinions, consensus guidelines, patient education,and online CME course work are among the materials available on the website (some free-of-charge). ACOG hosts an online store; publishes Obstetrics & Gynecology (a peer-reviewed journal), and hosts an annual conference.

Keywords: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Breastfeeding, Childbirth, Contraception, Domestic violence, Gynecology, Health education, Legislation, Obstetrics, Postpartum care, Pregnancy, Prenatal care, Professional education, Professional ethics, Professional societies, Publications, Reproductive health, Vaccines, Women's health

Annotation: The American Medical Association (AMA) is dedicated to promoting the art and science of medicine and working toward the betterment of public health. The organization primarily targets medical students, residents, and practicing physicians through its advocacy and educational efforts. The AMA fights for physicians on critical issues, including reforming Medicare payment, addressing administrative burdens like prior authorization, reducing physician burnout, and advancing physician-led care. It provides numerous tools and resources for the medical community, such as the FREIDA™ Residency and Fellowship Database, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, the JAMA Network™, and Continuing Medical Education (CME) through the AMA Ed Hub™.

Keywords: Advocacy, AMA, Conferences, Health promotion, Physicians, Policy analysis, Policy development, Professional education, Professional ethics, Professional societies, Publications, Public health, Training