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
Behavioral intervention helps women reduce weight retention when offered during pregnancy and postpartum
Dr. Jihong Liu's work on reducing gestational weight gain featured on the Arnold School of Public Health.
Does telehealth fail minority, rural pregnant women during the pandemic?
The latest Arnold School project to learn from and address the impacts of COVID-19 comes in the form of a $3 million U01 grant to investigate the effects of telehealth on disparities in maternal care during the pandemic.
Doctoral candidate awarded two scholarships
Tianyue Mi, and MCH student was recently awarded two scholarships to support her development as a health services policy researcher in HIV and other areas.