Achieving better health outcomes for children and their families
At NICHQ, we are committed to lasting systems change to drive sustainable improvements in the complex issues facing children and families.
Featured Publication
Improving Health Care Transition for Young Patients With Sickle Cell Disease Through Quality Network
In this quality improvement study of 458 pediatric patients with sickle cell disease, 5 hematology centers successfully implemented health care transition programs.
Resources to Create a Culture of Respectful Maternity Care
Respectful maternity care honors the dignity, autonomy, personhood and individual preferences of women giving birth. This toolkit provides strategies and tools to improve teamwork, communication, and safety culture in perinatal units.
Learn @ NICHQ with our Online Courses
Creating a world where every child achieves their optimal health involves empowering all of us, from health professionals and providers to parents and community members, with the tools and knowledge to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes.
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Explore NICHQ resources for various maternal and child health topics – or browse them all.
What we do
At NICHQ, we’re pioneering change in children’s health through rigorous yet flexible methods. With data-driven tools and a collaborative approach, we drive sustainable improvement for better health outcomes.
How we work
At NICHQ, we’re pioneering change in children’s health through rigorous yet flexible methods. With data-driven tools and a collaborative approach, we drive sustainable improvement for better health outcomes.
Our Impact
NICHQ’s project work approaches pressing issues with a lens of shared learning, action, and impact, with a focus on reducing health disparities and improving maternal and child health. From our continued efforts, more children and their families have better access to care, better coordinated services across systems and sectors, and better designed solutions that center communities.
What people are saying about NICHQ programs and partnerships
“NICHQ’s team brought enthusiasm, structure, and information about how to effectively implement change management to the project, which has been key to the success of the collaborative. I continue to look forward to guidance and support from NICHQ in the future.”
Pamela Barens, MD
