Founded in 1950, the Department of Maternal and Child Health is one of the world's leading academic departments for MCH research, teaching and practice.
We are dedicated to improving the health of women, children and families domestically and globally
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Our teaching program provides our students with broad exposures to MCH population needs and priorities domestically and globally and the skills needed to become MCH leaders of tomorrow.
Our faculty represents a rich mix of academic backgrounds and interests, contributing expertise and leadership in a wide range of MCH disciplines. We invite you to join us as we embark upon an exciting new year of scholarship, leadership and service.
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MCH mourns passing of Mary Rose Tully
Tully was a co-founder and senior clinical associate of the
Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute in the School's Department of
Maternal and Child Health. She also was director of Lactation Services
at UNC Hospitals and a faculty member in the UNC schools of medicine
and nursing. Read more.
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Jonathan Kotch, MD, has been named distinguished professor for achievements in children's health.[Read more]
Carolyn Halpern, PhD, has received the UNC Graduate School's Faculty Award for Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring. [Read more]
Herbert B. Peterson, MD, has been named a Kenan Distinguished Professor in Maternal and Child Health.[Read more]
Anita M. Farel, DrPH, has received the Greenberg Alumni Endowment Award for Excellence in teaching, research and service. [Read more]
Herbert B. Peterson, MD, has been reappointed chair of the Department of Maternal and Child Health.
[Read more]
Ilene Speizer, PhD, is one of the two leaders of the new Gates Foundation grant to help tackle reproductive health issues facing urban poor. [Read more]
The Department of Maternal and Child Health has been designated as a World Health Organization Collaborating Center![Read more]
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Maternal and Child Health 
