Healthy babies are the foundation of a healthy  community.

The Maternal Child and Family Health Coalition (MCFHC) is dedicated to improving birth outcomes, promoting healthy families, and building healthy communities.

The MCFHC mobilizes the region through education and advocacy to address

	women's health and health care services and prenatal care for all women
	maternal mental health
	immunizations
	healthy and sustainable homes

The MCFH Coalition Initiatives:

Triumph - A prenatal outreach campaign by the Prenatal and Infant Wellness Collaborative. For more information contact Riisa Rawlins 314-359-1430

Start With Four - The Gateway Immunization Coalition’s Teen Vaccine Outreach Program. Visit the website, created by teens to highlight four vaccines. Printed materials are available for youth, parents and school districts. For more information, contact Jill Thompson, 314-289-5685 or at jthompson@stl-mcfhc.org.

Maternal Child & Family Health News:

The MCFHC was proud to recognize six champions during the 3rd Annual Standing Up for Mothers and Babies Awards Dinner on Thursday, October 13, 2011.  Click here to read more about the 3rd Annual Dinner.