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Preconception care is a set of interventions that identify and modify biomedical, behavioral, and social risks to a woman's health and future pregnancies. It includes both prevention and management, emphasizing health issues that require action before conception or very early in pregnancy for maximal impact. The target population for preconception care is women of reproductive age, although men are also targeted by several components of preconception care. The overarching goal of preconception care is to provide: 1) screening for risks, 2) health promotion and education, and 3) interventions to address identified risks.
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The Second National Summit on Preconception Health and Health Care
October 29-31, 2007 Oakland, California 
The Second National Summit on Improving Preconception Health and Health Care will focus on strategies for implementing the national recommendations published by CDC.
The First National Summit on Preconception Care in June 2005, hosted by 35 national partner organizations and 22 CDC program units, brought together more than 400 participants from across the country to discuss innovations and opportunities to promote the health of women before, during, and beyond pregnancy and to assure the health of the next generation. Since that time, national recommendations have stimulated debate and action across the country.
The Second National Summit will capture the momentum of the past two years and accelerate progress in improving the health of women and infants.
For the Summit flyer visit:
For additional information visit:
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Emerging Issues in MCH Series: Update on Preconception Care
Thursday, July 26, 2007 3:00 PM- 4:30 PM (ET)
 NACCHO and CityMatCH present the fifth year of the Emerging Issues in Maternal and Child Health Series. These presentations highlight research, information, and collaborative efforts on a variety of MCH topics. Guest speakers from national, state, and local health departments discuss their experiences and share information on programs related to the featured topic.
July's presentation will feature an Update on Preconception Care.
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Excerpts from NACCHO Public Health Dispatch
MCH-Related Tools and Resources
 This is a monthly newsletter sent to all active NACCHO members.It contains brief updates, events, resources, job postings, funding opportunities, member highlights, and other information of relevance to LHDs. Regular sections include family health, reproductive health, and adolescent health among others.
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 NACCHO Annual 2007
Health Equity and Environmental Public Health-From Local to Global
"Health Equity and Environmental Public Health - From Local to Global" is this year's compelling and action-oriented theme.
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NACCHO is the national organization representing local health departments. NACCHO works to support efforts that protect and improve the health of all people and all communities by promoting national policy, developing resources and programs, seeking health equity and supporting effective local public health practice and systems.
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