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Annotation: This multimedia training provides a dynamic look at fundamental aspects of public health from unique points of view of members of the workforce and of community members as well. Learners will gain a grounded understanding of the Three Core Public Health Functions and the Ten Essential Public Health Services.

Learning Objectives: 1. Define public health. 2. List the social determinants of health. 3. Recognize the three Public Health Core Functions. 4. Identify ways each of the Essential Public Health Services works to improve health equity. 5. Identify the role your work plays in public health.

Annotation: The MCH Navigator, funded by MCHB at Georgetown University, is a learning portal that provides access for state and local MCH professionals to free, competency-based online trainings to meet professional development needs and ensures that the Title V workforce has the knowledge and skills to address the needs of the MCH Community. This webinar, provides an overview of new and familiar features of the new Navigator website and explains how professionals can access learning opportunities directly through the site and how departments and organization can use the Navigator to encourage and track staff development.

Learning Objectives: • Understand the history of the MCH Navigator, how it assists in learning the skills needed for being a member of the Title V workforce, and learn about new key features of the website. • Learn how to identify specific MCH Navigator trainings and resources based on individual needs. • Learn about the MCH Navigator's Self-Assessment tool and how to develop a customized learning plan for success. • Understand how the MCH Leadership Competencies and the Public Health Core Competencies assist is structuring your learning needs both in the MCH Navigator and through HRSA TRAIN.

Annotation: This training spotlight, developed by the MCH Navigator, includes trainings to support this concepts behind the transformation of the Title V Block Grant. Since May of 2013, the U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau has been working in partnership with the leadership in the State Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) programs as well as with other national MCH leaders and stakeholders to develop and refine a vision (titled MCH 3.0) for transforming the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block Grant to better meet current and future challenges facing our Nation’s mothers and children, including children with special health care needs.

Annotation: In this informational video, Dr. Lu explains how the U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau has been working in partnership with the leadership in State Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) programs, national MCH leaders, and other stakeholders to develop and refine a new vision (titled MCH 3.0) for transforming the MCH Block Grant to better meet current and future challenges facing the Nation’s mothers and children, including children with special health care needs. Dr. Lu explains how MCHB has used a three-proged approach to begin this process and discusses the evolution of MCH 3.0.

Learning Objectives: • Provide and overview of MCH 3.0. • Outline new directions for the MCH Block Grant Program including Discretionary Grant Programs.

Annotation: This self-paced presentation introduced concepts, terms, frameworks, programs and activities that comprise “Maternal and Child Health (MCH).” Two basic questions are addressed: 1) What does “MCH” mean? And 2) What roles do MCH professionals play to assure a healthy American public? Commentary from a panel of seasoned MCH advisors combine to explore key aspects of MCH including the population health perspective, programmatic components, emphasis on lifespan approach and health disparities, and history and legacy of the field.

Learning Objectives: • Describe the meaning of MCH. • Understand the role of MCH professionals in the field of public health.

Annotation: This course is a basic introduction to public health and consists of seven modules that range from 6-15 minutes in length. The modules provide an introduction to the history, achievements, mission, achievements, structure, challenges, opportunities, and future of public health in the United States. Some of the focus is on Ohio, however the course is still useful for individuals from other states as the Ohio-specific information can be used as an example of the roles and activities of state and local public health. The seven modules are: “What is Public Health?” “History and Achievements,” “Who is Public Health?” “Factors that Influence Public Health,” “Public Health in Ohio,” “Challenges for Public Health,” and “Public Health’s Future”.

Special Instructions: Regsitration necessary to access the training.

Continuing Education: Types of Continuing Education Credits Available: Continuing Education Approved by the Ohio State Board of Sanitarian Registration for 1.5 hours. The Center for Public Health Practice (MEP2939) is a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education; this program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 1.5 total Category I contact hours in health education. The course is approved for 1.5 CPH CEs. Approved by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation for 1.5 contact hours. Contact Shirley Funt at 614-292-1637 or cphp-registration@cph.osu.edu for more information about continuing education contact hours.”

Annotation: This video shows a brief overview of the Maternal and Child Health timeline in the United States which debuted at the Association of Maternal & Child Health 2013 Annual Conference in Washington, DC.

Annotation: In this 65-minute presentation, Pam Day describes the early history of the Federal Children’s Bureau. She begins by explaining the Post-Industrial Revolution context and the high rates of infant mortality, infectious disease, and child labor. She then discusses Progressivism and women’s increased involvement in activism that led to the creation of the Children’s Bureau in 1912. Next, she explains the Children’s Bureau’s early achievements including the reduction of child mortality rates, child welfare, enforcing child labor laws, as well as how the Children’s Bureau evolved with the passing of the Social Security Act. The presentation concludes with the Children’s Bureau in 1937.

Special Instructions: To access the presentation, click “See More” under the “Historical Webinar Series: April 2012-March 2013” description. Under “The Story of the Children’s Bureau, The Early Years: 1912-1937” click on the “View Webinar” to begin the presentation. [Note: Need Windows Media Player to watch].

Annotation: In this 50-minute presentation, Carl Rochelle and Pam Day describe the evolution of the Children’s Bureau from World War II to 1960. The presentation begins by describing the condition of the United States during the war and the role of the Children’s Bureau during this time. It talks about the White House Conferences on Children, the Industrial Recovery Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, Title V, and the establishment of the Emergency Maternal and Child Infant Care Program to provide medical care for military families. It was also during this time that the Children’s Bureau began to expand its focus outside of the US. It became involved in evacuating children from warzones and refugee camps in Europe by providing both temporary foster homes in the US as well as easing immigration restrictions for children and adolescents who were survivors of concentration camps and/or had lost their homes and families due to the war. The presentation concludes with the bureau’s activities in 1960.

Special Instructions: To access the presentation, click “See More” under the “Historical Webinar Series: April 2012-March 2013” description. Under “The Story of the Children’s Bureau, America in Wartime: 1938-1960” click on the “View Webinar” to begin the presentation. [Note: Need Windows Media Player to watch].

Annotation: This lecture examines the Title V Maternal and Child Health Program with a review of the historical evolution of Title V, beginning with the establishment of the Children’s Bureau in 1912. The lecturer goes on to discuss how the Title V program works, including its basic structure and funding process through the federal government and the state match requirement. Finally, she emphasizes how states vary in how they address the purpose of Title V, how they utilize funding sources, and what activities they focus on providing. A reference website with additional information for further education is included in the presentation.

Learning Objectives: • Review evolution of Title V of the Social Security Act. • Discuss how Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) programs work-federal and state components.