Title: CityMatCH Annual Urban Maternal and Child Health Conference

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Section/SPIG: Maternal and Child Health

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We invite your participation in the CityMatCH Annual Urban Maternal and Child Health Conference, Expedition 2004: Exploring the Boundaries of Urban MCH. What a wonderful opportunity to be inspired, challenged and rejuvenated! We will come together to grow, learn, exchange ideas and build
relationships.

Empowering communities through knowledge, action and influence is what Expedition 2004 is all about. Learn new and creative ways to address the constantly shifting challenges in MCH. In 2004, we will offer an additional day of pre-training for public health leaders. An exceptional array of exciting and challenging experts will offer in-depth preparation on
critical leadership issues. Stimulating action breakouts, dynamic skills-building sessions and workshops will provide cutting-edge information for implementing change in your community.

Take the next step toward undoing racism and eliminating social
disparities. Find out how to ask questions that result in a process that strengthens your organization's ability to realize its full potential. Come and learn about community-based participatory research, childhood nutrition, building relationships with foundations and funders and how faith can positively impact health. Join us as we explore the boundaries of urban MCH.

All you heroes of public health, this conference is for you! Don't let budget cuts, travel restrictions or the many obstacles you may be facing stop you. Contact the CityMatCH office or visit the Web site at <www.citymatch.org> to discover creative ways for reducing costs. Join our expedition and be refreshed and renewed.

See you in September at the Hilton Portland and Executive Tower, downtown and close to the water in beautiful, breathtaking Portland!