The Annual Meeting is coming up in Philadelphia on Nov. 7, 2009.  Join the MCH Section for the following exciting activities:

·         SECTION SCHEDULE:  For a complete schedule of MCH sessions, committee meetings, and other activities on the MCH Section Web site, go to www.apha.org.

·         TOWN MEETING:  Join us for a town meeting on New Technologies and MCH.  Learn about Text4Baby, Technology Innovations for Improving Children’s Health, and E-communities. Help us identify policy implications for MCH professionals and APHA. Session will be held on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, 10:00 – 11:30.  See the program for location.

·         MCH DINNER:   The Maternal and Child Health Section Dinner will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, 7:00 p.m. The price for dinner is $38.50 per person, which includes tax and gratuity.  For reservations, contact JoAnne Fischer at  jfischer@momobile.org.

·         MEMBERSHIP MEETING:  If you are coming to the Annual Meeting, please plan to attend the MCH Membership Meeting, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, from 4-5:30 (see the program for location).  We want to meet you and talk to you about how you can help the MCH Section grow and thrive.

·         BREAST-FEEDING FORUM:  The first business meeting of this exciting new group will be held on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 6:00 p.m. (location in program).  The Forum will also hold a social dinner at Portofino’s Restaurant on Monday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m.  Please RSVP to Melissa Bartick.   Join us to meet and work with others interested in breast-feeding and public health.