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Sections The Office of Maternal and Child Health is organized into seven sections specializing in specific maternal and child health topics or populations. The links below lead to short descriptions of each section within the Office of Maternal and Child Health and lists of some of the programs and activities within each section.
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The Administration Section serves all the sections within the Office of Maternal and Child Health. Administration Section personnel lead and assist with budget activities, consolidated contract management, legislative activities, Title V Block Grant application and report, and office management. Go to the MCH Consolidated Contract Funding Formula Advisory Work Group Web page for meeting materials and information related to the funding formula advisory group.
The Oral Health Program works with all the sections within the office to ensure good oral health and access to oral health services for all women, infants, children, adolescents, and their families in Washington. For information about finding a dental care provider, visit the Oral Health "How to Get Dental Care" Web page.
Maternal and Child Health Assessment The Maternal and Child Health Assessment Section (MCH Assessment) supports all programs in OMCH through data assessment, surveillance, and program evaluation activities. The goal of MCH Assessment is to improve health outcomes for the people served by OMCH programs. For more information, read the MCH Assessment Section fact sheet (PDF, 71KB) or visit the MCH Assessment section's Web site. Programs and activities within the MCH Assessment Section include:
The Child and Adolescent Health (CAH) Section works to promote and protect the physical health, mental health, and overall development of individuals aged 1-21 years. For more information, read the CAH Section's fact sheet (PDF, 63KB) or visit the CAH Section's Web site. Programs and activities within the CAH Section include:
Children with Special Health Care Needs The Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Section promotes an integrated system of services for infants, children, adolescents, and teenagers who have or are at risk for chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional conditions requiring health and related services beyond the usual for children. For more information, read the CSHCN Section's fact sheet (PDF, 64KB) or visit the CSHCN Section's Web site. For infomration about getting services for a child with special health care needs, visit the CSHCN Referrals for Services Web page. Programs and activities within the CSHCN Section include:
The Genetic Services Section helps people in Washington State receive high quality genetic counseling, testing, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment services. The Genetic Services Section also evaluates genetic services, advises policymakers on genetics and disabilities issues, and ensures all infants born in Washington State receive hearing screening and receive appropriate follow up. For more information, read the Genetic Services Section's fact sheet (PDF, 61KB)or visit the Genetic Services Section's Web site. For information about where to get genetic services, visit the Genetic Services Regional Genetics Clinics Web page. Programs and activities within the Genetic Services Section include:
Immunization Program CHILD Profile The Immunization Program CHILD Profile (IPCP) Section is committed to two goals: (1) preventing the occurrence and transmission of childhood, adolescent, and adult vaccine-preventable diseases and (2) ensuring that parents, health care providers, and state and local health agencies work together to promote healthy families and increase use of preventive health care for children from birth to age 6 years. For more information, read the IPCP Section's fact sheet (PDF, 64KB) or visit the IPCP Section's Web site. Programs and activities within the IPCP Section include:
The Maternal and Infant Health (MIH) Section works to protect and improve the health of women and ensure infants get a healthy start. Projects focus on assessing maternal and infant health status and providing access to comprehensive services for infants and for women before, during, and after pregnancy. For more information, read the MIH Section's fact sheet (PDF, 63KB) or visit the MIH Section's Web site. For information about medical services for low-income pregnant women, visit the Maternity Support Services Web page. Programs and activities within the MIH Section include:
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