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75th Anniversary of Title V

The MCH Library is happy to share in the 75th Anniversary of Title V of the Social Security Act by providing access to unique historical documents, new and emerging MCH literature, and podcasts featuring some past and current leaders in the field.

Wisdom from the Field Podcasts

Legacy of a Leader Before retiring as the Associate Administrator for Maternal and Child Health at the Health Resources and Services Administration on July 29, 2011, Dr. Peter van Dyck offered three gifts to the MCH Community, three videotaped presentations: (1) Career Choices: Public Service Pathways; (2) Maternal and Child Health: History to Remember; and (3) Leadership Lessons: Making a Difference
Dr. Vince Hutchins Reflects on MCH History (NCEMCH, 1994) (see more multimedia resources on Dr. Hutchins below)
MCH History Presentation (Dr. Peter van Dyck, MCHCOM.com)
Montage of MCH Leaders (Kay Johnson, CityMatCH Conference, 2003)
The Life and Legacy of Martha May Eliot (University of Illinois at Chicago, MCH Program)
The Future of MCH (Laura Kavanagh, Leadership Training Conference, 2004)

75 Books for 75 Years

Beginning August 14, 2010 (75 years after the signing of Title V of the Social Security Act), MCH Librarians are sharing 75 seminal MCH publications over the next year, including these current selections:

Creating a Female Dominion in American Reform (1890-1935)
Issues in the Care of Children with Chronic Illness
From Neurons to Neighborhoods: The Science of Early Childhood Development
Bright Futures: Guidelines for health supervision of infants, children, and adolescents
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MCHB 75th Anniversary Celebration Activities

MCHB Celebration Page
75th Anniversary MCH Federal/State Partnership Meeting
Ideas for Planning Local Celebrations
Newsletter Articles: for use by state and local health departments and community and national organizations
MCH Library's IT Director John T. Richards receives 2010 Young Leadership in Maternal and Child Health award.

NEW! Theerman P. 2010. Julia Lathrop and the Children's Bureau. American Journal of Public Health 100(9):1589-1590 (extract available online)

From the MCH Library Collection

The MCH History Gateway includes:

Materials in the MCH Library
Special Collections
- Records of the Children's Bureau
- The William McConway Hiscock EPSDT Collection
- The Healthy Start Collection Database
Final reports from MCHB grantees
Legislation and Program Data

Other Resources

AMCHP's "Meeting in a Box" and "Title V Game Show" to help plan state and local celebrations
MCH Timeline: History, Legacy and Resources for Education and Practice and MCH History Slides PowerPoint (MCHB)
Understanding Title V of the Social Security Act (PDF)
History of the MCH Training Program (PDF)
50th Anniversary Video: developed in 1985 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Title V
65th Anniversary Celebration Report (PDF)

Other 75th Anniversary Celebrations

Activities related to the 75th Anniversary of Title V are occurring throughout the next year. Here are some of interest:

Dedication of Dr. Vince Hutchins collection at the Johns Hopkins University (audio files; requires the latest version of RealPlayer to access):

Introduction (Robert Blum, Professor and William H. Gates Sr. Chair, Department of Population, Family & Reproductive Health). Dr. Blum talks about Dr. Hutchins' connection to Johns Hopkins and his personal connection with Vince. Listen

Robert Blum introduces Lisbeth Schorr, Lecturer in Social Medicine at Harvard University, and a Senior Fellow of the Center for the Study of Social Policy. Listen

Lisbeth Schorr speaks of Dr. Hutchins as the "quintessential public servant." Listen

Lisbeth Schorr talks about the Panel for the Promotion of Children's Health. Listen

Lisbeth Schorr recognizes the legacy of Vince's children. Listen

A Celebration of National Commitment to Women, Children and Families — Title V at 75 and Tribute to Dr. Vince Hutchins. Luncheon and Seminar Program, October 22, 2010.

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