Maternal & Child Health Epidemiology
The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Epidemiology Unit collaborates with the Family and Community Health Bureau programs and MCH partners to effectively use data in monitoring and addressing maternal and child health issues in Montana. The unit analyzes and interprets national, state, and local data for use in program planning, evaluation, assessment, and policy development.
MCH Epidemiology Unit Activities
Collaboration with departments and programs to improve and develop data resources and quality
- Describing demographics and disparities of Montana’s MCH population
- Statewide MCH Needs Assessment
- MCH Block Grant data reporting
- Data analysis and development of reports
- State Systems Development Initiative (SSDI) grant administration
- Survey development
- Study design
- Evaluation
- Presentation of reports and results
MCH Information and Resources
National and State MCH Data Resources
County MCH Data Resources
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
- Montana Census and Economic Information Center
- Vital Statistics
- Community Health Data
- Prevention Needs Assessments
- Teen pregnancy numbers and rates:
- Unintended Pregnancy Prevention/Teen Pregnancy Prevention (click on “Teen Pregnancy Rates in Montana – County Data”)
- Community Health Status Indicators
- Montana Board of Crime Control
- Montana KIDS COUNT
Regional Meetings
Program Links
Contact MCH Epidemiology Unit
email: mchepi@mt.gov
