Sheppard-Towner Act

The Sheppard-Towner Act, enacted in 1921, was a pioneering piece of U.S. legislation aimed at improving maternal and infant health. It provided federal funding to support prenatal and child health clinics, education programs, and home visits for new mothers. This act marked one of the first major federal efforts to address public health concerns for women and children, laying the groundwork for future health and welfare policies. Use this tag for posts discussing early 20th-century health reforms, maternal and child welfare, or the history of public health legislation.