CHILES CENTER PROFILE

The mission of the The Chiles Center is to promote and protect the health of pregnant women, their infants and young children through research, education and service. To meet our mission, work is focused in five core areas:

1). RESEARCH: We research issues related to pre-pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood (0 to five years). Findings are used to determine the most effective programs, strategies, and systems for promoting the health of mothers and babies.

2). MATERNAL and CHILD HEALTH INFORMATION: Using proven methods, we help to identify, collect, link and analyze data to assess and report on the health status and quality of health care services given to mothers and infants on the community, state, regional and national levels.

3). PUBLIC POLICY/PUBLIC EDUCATION: Research findings are used to educate and influence policy makers, students, maternal and infant health providers, and the general public.

4). LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Relevant, evidence-based maternal-infant educational programs are provided to health care professionals and policymakers, which fosters excellence in practice and leadership.

5). CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Assistance is provided to private and public concerns as they develop, implement and evaluate maternal and infant health programs, policies and delivery systems.