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.
Scholar Programs
The MCH Catalyst Program offers funding and training opportunities for Arnold School of Public Health students and faculty engaged in maternal and child health research and practice.
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
MCH Catalyst Sponsors Student MCH Abstract Award at SCPHA Annual Conference
The South Carolina Public Health Association, also known as the SCPHA, holds an annual conference to gather Public Health professionals and allies from across the state to collaborate, network, and grow together. This...
Global health researcher digs into complex etiology of anemia in mothers and children
A recent study led by health promotion, education, and behavior assistant professor Leila Larson and published in Public Health Nutrition has shed more light on the interplay of factors that cause anemia in mothers and...
Nandita Perumal invited to join World Health Organization’s Technical Advisory Group on Gestational Weight Gain
Just one semester into her first faculty appointment, Nandita Perumal is already stepping up as a thought leader in gestational weight gain – particularly in a global context...