Maternal Child Health (MCH) Catalyst
The USC MCH Catalyst Program resides within the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health, and is supported by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). The program’s mission is to:
- Promote MCH education and research
- Inform policy
- Train diverse future leaders to improve the health and well-being of women, children, and families
- Expand the future MCH workforce
Certificate Program
The MCH Certificate of Graduate Studies is for students and professionals interested in increasing their MCH knowledge through curriculum that encompasses 6 core competencies.
Scholars Program
The MCH Scholars Program is for current USC Arnold School of Public Health doctoral students who wish to gain funding for research projects that are maternal and child health focused.
Student Association
The Maternal and Child Health Student Association (MCHSA) is a student-run organization built for undergraduate and graduate students interested in fostering their maternal and child health interests.
MCH Catalyst News
Big data may unveil the impacts of extreme weather events on child health and development in the U.S.
Using a second National Institutes of Health grant awarded this year, health promotion, education, and behavior assistant professor Leila Larson will examine the factors influencing childhood development...
New study is first to combine three proven strategies for improving early childhood development
Leila Larson has been awarded nearly three million dollars from the National Institutes of Health to lead a five-year study aimed at improving childhood health and development. The health promotion, education, and...
Healthy start, healthy change
USC professor advocates for better maternal, postpartum health care In 2024, the World Economic Forum and the McKinsey Health Institute published a report about the disparities women face in accessing health care. Closing...