2022 NCSL Maternal & Child Health Fellows Meeting 2: Policy Solutions and Innovations
Date
Location
Embassy Suites Denver Downtown Convention Center
Denver, CO
United States
The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Maternal Child and Health (MCH) Fellows program held their second meeting of 2022 from June 4-5 in Denver, CO. The MCH Fellows program is designed to support legislators and emerging leaders on MCH-related issues, and the goals for the Fellows meeting include:
- Build knowledge about new research and policy.
- Exchange ideas and solutions related to maternal and child health.
- Meet and learn from other legislative leaders.
- Connect with leading researchers and policy experts.
- Identify practical information to use in your state and develop action steps.
RTI expert Don Bailey, PhD, presented during the meeting on supporting children with special health care needs. Learn more about the presentation below and view more information on the MCH Fellows program.
RTI Presentation
Supporting Children with Special Health Care Needs
Saturday, June 4 | 11:00 AM-12:15 PM MT
This session will highlight trends in newborn screening programs and services for children and youth with special health care needs. Experts and Fellows will discuss options for state leaders to consider as it relates to screening, treatment and support for children and families.
Moderator: Tahra Johnson, Associate Director, NCSL Health Program
Speakers: Don Bailey, PhD, Distinguished Fellow, RTI International; Marcus Allen, MPH, Program Director of CYSHCN, Virginia Department of Health