Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey

Registration is open for our next exciting in-person conference & networking opportunity - 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 - coming up on August 20 at the Hudson County Schools of Technology in Secaucus. Lactating parents and families often encounter unexpected barriers during the first days, weeks, and months of lactation; knowledgeable and compassionate support providers play an essential role in overcoming these challenges. This conference will provide #lactationconsultants, #breastfeedingcounselors, Mother Baby #nurses, nurse home visitors, #doulas, #communityhealthworkers, and other professionals with knowledge and resources to best support families during their lactation journey. Space is limited! Register today at https://lnkd.in/ejeuQBA5

We are thrilled to welcome the newest community doulas to our region! We honored 22 professionals last week as they transition to the much-needed community-based doula workforce. These doulas, who collectively speak Spanish, Portuguese, Creole, and Arabic, have completed the HealthConnect One curriculum, completed clinical observations, and gathered resources over the past five months. They are ready to bring their skills back to their communities and we are confident that parents, babies, and families throughout our region will benefit from their impact for generations to come. We are grateful to CarePoint Health System's Hoboken University Medical Center for welcoming the doulas for clinical observations. And a huge thank you to the fabulous facilitators who shared their expertise: Jill Wodnick, Juwana Montgomery, PCHW/Full Spectrum Doula, Marise Angibeau-Gray, and Ines Serna, as well as Partnership staff Sarah Muller-Robbins, Tyeisha James, MSN, RNC-MNN, CNL, and Yareni Sime for leading this effort. #doulas #maternalhealth #publichealth

What a night! Thank you to all who joined us last night in the City of Plainfield for a screening of "Toxic: A Black Woman's Story" at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center. It was an incredible evening of conversation as we strive toward health equity and birth justice. We were honored to be joined by First Lady of Plainfield Amelia Mapp; NJ Assemblywoman Linda S. Carter; City Councilwoman Dr. Darcella Sessomes; birth doula and advocate Marise Angibeau-Gray; and Julienne Cherry, City Councilwoman and President & CEO of the United Way of Greater Union County. Mariekarl V. and Kashieka Phillips-Nzioka, MA represented the Partnership sharing vital resources and health information. We also thank Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey for their support of this event. We had a fantastic turnout and look forward to continuing the dialogue to raise awareness of the Black maternal health crisis.

Just a few days until our screening of "Toxic: A Black Woman's Story" in the City of Plainfield on June 27. We are honored to be joined by Plainfield First Lady Amelia Mapp; Julienne Cherry, Councilwoman and President and CEO of the United Way of Greater Union County; and Marise Angibeau-Gray, doula and adovate; for this important community event. Join us at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center at 6:30 pm for refreshments and get health information from our partners including Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. Registration is encouraged. https://lnkd.in/eey6kqVK

On Wednesday, the FELLAS Fatherhood Program was able to celebrate Father’s Day, Juneteenth, and the end of our 7th cohort with a FELLAS Awards Dinner for our fathers. Sponsored by Lauraine and the Emotional Well-Being Program, FELLAS Dads came out with their families to eat, receive recognition medals, hear about upcoming program plans and how they can remain involved as FELLAS alumni. They also heard some of the statistics gathered by our Local Evaluation Team about how FELLAS has already impacted their community. Fathers in our program have reported increases in Employment, Finance, Conflict Resolution, Parenting Skills, Communication, and Empathy. We concluded our night by presenting 3 “Beyond FELLAS” Awards to Jason Minott, Bernard Brown, and Wagner Gomez for being standout participants in this cohort. Their families were very proud! A special thank you to the FELLAS Staff and Lauraine for their hard work and cooperation in coordinating another successful community gathering, celebrating our dads!

🗣️Did you know -- most birth-related illnesses and deaths are preventable   If you are birthing individual who lives in New Jersey, your voice needs and deserves to be heard... now more than ever.   As a liaison on Power of NJ Birth Stories, an important statewide project by the New Jersey Department of Health, I’m here to make a difference.   I’m part of a diverse team of trusted community members who will guide the distribution and completion of surveys about birth experiences in our state. Certain individuals will be identified and notified to participate.   The information that my team and I gather will help improve care and shape better outcomes for birthing people in New Jersey.   Together, we are determined to make a healthy difference in outcomes for New Jersey’s birthing individuals.   #PowerOfNJBirthStories #NurtureNJ #HealthyPregnancies Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey

Registration is now open for Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey's National Breastfeeding Month Conference and Networking Event! On August 20th, nurses, lactation consultants, doulas, and others will come together to learn from local experts at "Supporting Lactation through Barriers: Knowledge and Resources for Professionals" program. Pooja Shah, PharmD, BCPPS, Carmen Baker-Clark, Mackieba Reyes, and Allyson Murphy will present, and we will hear about the latest in NJ lactation policy from Ellen Maughan, JD, IBCLC. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/e3Vfd5aU

Join us on June 27 at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center for a free movie screening and discussion of "Toxic: A Black Woman's Story." The event will focus on the Black Maternal Health Crisis and provide practical resources to support healthy pregnancy. We are honored to host this event with the City of Plainfield and the United Way of Greater Union County. Register today at https://lnkd.in/eNR8g-C7

Wow! What a terrific day! We are grateful to Dr. Judith Joseph MD MBA for joining us at our Annual General Membership meeting. Our guests really enjoyed her talk on high-functioning depression and key takeaways to improve mental health. It was also a wonderful day for our Board of Trustees, who welcomed six new board members - Iris Novas Cooney, RDH, MAOM, Esther Kuykendoll, Michelle Johnson-Lewis, Antonia Francis Oladipo, MD, MSCI, FACOG, Walter F. Rodriguez, and Babalola Jinadu. Thank you to all who attended this important event as we renewed our commitment to changing the paradigm in maternal health.

June 12 is quickly approaching! Register today for our Annual Meeting featuring Dr. Judith Joseph MD MBA! We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Joseph, who is working to transform our understanding of mental health. It is sure to be a dynamic discussion. This in-person event at the Conference Center at Montclair State University is free, but registration is required. https://lnkd.in/eqx6WAMN