Advance Research
Demonstrating how maternal resilience and improved maternal health outcomes strengthen state economies.
Maternal & Child Health Center for Policy & Practice
Strong Healthy
Mothers Build Strong
Healthy Communities
Creating real impact by combining research, innovative care models, policy leadership and on-the-ground action to improve maternal health outcomes throughout the heartland.
Program Mission
Advancing Maternal Health, Strengthening
Workforce and Improving Community
Outcomes
By applying a proven playbook in partnership with policymakers, providers and community organizations, Heartland Forward’s Maternal & Child Health Center for Policy & Practice (MCH CPP) will advance maternal health and improve outcomes for families across the heartland.
MCH CPP’s work builds from Heartland Forward’s landmark research report, The Economic Case for Investing in Maternal Health, which describes how improved maternal health outcomes directly improve state economies.
Engaging Heartland Health Caucus member states, MCH CPP will expand partnerships with community-based organizations, health systems and policymakers across heartland states.
Unite Local Leaders
Convening community health leaders and policymakers to strengthen care pathways.
Effective Solutions
Equipping providers with the tools and policies needed to deliver team-based care.
Advisory Committee
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Christy Turlington Burns
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Dr. Ginger Breedlove
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Dr. Harvey Karp
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Dr. Neel Shah
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Dr. Rebekah Gee
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Dr. Tanya Taiwo
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Kate Condliffe
National Campaign
Healthy Moms Healthy Babies America
Healthy Moms Healthy Babies America is a national, bipartisan campaign created by Olivia Walton in May 2026 with one ambitious goal: cut the U.S. maternal death rate in half in five years. HMHBA brings together leaders across government, business, health care, philanthropy, and communities to accelerate proven solutions, align action, and make maternal health a national priority. Because healthier moms mean healthier babies, stronger families, and a stronger country.