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US Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Maternal and Child Health

Woodie Kessel
Director, Division of Science Education and Analysis
5600 Fishers Ln., Rm. 18A27
Rockville, MD 20857
Phone: (301) 443-4320
Fax: (301) 484-4842
URL: http://www.os.dhhs.gov/hrsa/mchb

Mission Statement

 
The Bureau provides leadership to both the public and private sector to build the infrastructure for the delivery of health care services to all mothers and children in the nation, especially low income and isolated populations. The Bureau also administers the $684 million Maternal and Child Health Block Grant to states as well as Ped Aids, Emergency Medical Services for Child Healthy Start.

  • Geographic focus: national
  • No membership
  • Other organizational activities (not directed specifically toward children): advocacy, education, research

    • Children's Environmental Health Activities

    		 
    The Bureau funds research, community grants, etc., that have components relevant to environmental health issues (e.g., lead). The Bureau's Bright Futures Health Supervision Guidelines addresses safe environments for children.

    Please note: the information presented above was provided and reviewed for accuracy by US Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Maternal and Child Health and was not verified independently by the Children's Environmental Health Network.
    Publication date: 5/5/99
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