Maternal & Infant Health Council

The Governor's Council on Maternal and Infant Health hopes that you find the information here both informative and useful. In turn, the Council wants to learn more about critical issues that affect your community and welcomes your comments. These are challenging and exciting times, but working together we can continue to craft a system that provides the best care for Georgia's mothers and babies.

Overview

The Council, established in 1972 by legislative code OCGA 31-4-1 through 31-4-3, has been a driving force in advocating for quality health care for Georgia's mothers and babies for over 30 years. Representative Sidney Marcus sponsored the legislation and it was signed into law by Governor Jimmy Carter.

The Council has a continuing commitment to build a system of high quality care for Georgia's mothers and babies. To assist in charting the Council's future direction, Public Dialogues are being held around Georgia. These Dialogues will provide information from local communities about critical issues that affect maternal and infant health in Georgia.

Organization

The Council is composed of 17 persons appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Members include physicians, nurses, hospital administrators, educators and consumers. It is charged with advising the Governor and state agencies in matters relating to maternal and infant health.

Philosophy

We believe good community; family and individual health is necessary for optimal reproduction. We recognize that healthy men, women, and children within the context of community are integral to maternal and infant health.

Mission

The Council on Maternal and Infant Health will courageously advocate for optimal reproductive and infant health in Georgia, serving as a sought after authority on the State's health system and outcomes.

Vision

The Council on Maternal and Infant Health will use its influence to help build an equitable system of high quality care. This system will address the diverse and multifaceted needs of Georgians in order to promote reproductive health. The Council's ultimate success will be realized when informed citizens consistently demonstrate healthy lifestyle choices perpetuating the best pregnancy outcomes and child health.

Feedback

The Council invites feedback from all citizens about improving maternal and infant health in Georgia. Council staff may be contacted via e-mail to gcmih@dhr.ga.gov, by fax to (404) 657-3152, or by mail to:

Council on Maternal and Infant Health
2 Peachtree St. NW, 11th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303-3186