The Maternal Experience Survey: A Critical Tool for Patients and Healthcare Providers
Since the 1990s, the maternal mortality rate in the United States has risen. In New Jersey, Black women are seven times more likely to die during childbirth than White women. While infant deaths have declined in recent years, Black babies are up to three times more likely to die in their first year of life […] Read More »
It’s Flu Season: Protect Yourself, Protect Others
While seasonal influenza is detected year-round, in the United States, the peak season runs from mid-fall to late spring because the flu virus is more active and spreads faster when temperatures are cold. It’s important to emphasize that the highest number of flu cases are reported between December and February during most flu seasons when […] Read More »
The Partnership in the Community
Throughout the pandemic, the Partnership’s programs have been working in the public to educate residents about the importance of vaccines and other critical public health concerns. With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, we are thrilled to safely return to in-person health fairs, parent-child activities, and other outreach events. While we have successfully implemented remote support […] Read More »
The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health Elects New Board Chair
The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Schwab, MD, MPH, as the new Board Chair. The Board of Trustees unanimously elected Dr. Schwab, a dedicated Trustee and committed public health advocate, on June 9, 2021 to a one-year term. Dr. Schwab is an […] Read More »
Losing Two Babies, Finding Hope
Vu-An Foster is a dedicated maternal and infant health advocate. She is the Founder of Life After 2 Losses and volunteers her time to support the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health. Vu-An is one of the dedicated advocates for who will attend the 3rd Annual Maternal Health and Perinatal Safety Symposium, lending her voice to improve maternal health outcomes. […] Read More »
FELLAS Empowers Essex County Fathers
The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey is launching a new initiative to support fathers in Essex County. FELLAS – Fathers Empowered to Learn, Lead, and Achieve Success – engages fathers to strengthen parenting skills, promote healthy relationships, and increase economic stability through employment training and support. “The Partnership may be […] Read More »
Meet Mariekarl Vilceus-Talty, our New President and CEO
On February 1, 2021, Mariekarl Vilceus-Talty, MA, BSN, joined the Partnership as the new President and CEO following Ilise Zimmerman’s retirement. Let’s get to know Mariekarl and her vision for the Partnership’s next chapter. Congratulations on your appointment! This position is new for you, but you’ve been a long-time supporter and Board Trustee. What motivated […] Read More »
The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health Appoints New President and CEO
The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey appointed a new President and CEO. Mariekarl Vilceus-Talty, MA, BSN, will succeed Ilise Zimmerman, MPH, MS, who announced her retirement after 28 years of outstanding service to the organization. Ms. Vilceus-Talty is a seasoned healthcare professional with over 20 years of direct nursing and […] Read More »
COVID-19 Funding Opportunity for Community-Based Organizations
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) – MINI-GRANT APPLICATION EXPANSION EPIDEMIOLOGY AND LABORATORY CAPACITY (ELC) GRANT The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey, a regional grantee of the NJ Department of Health, will fund Community Based Organizations (CBOs) including, but not limited to, civic and social organizations, food banks, faith-based organizations, etc. to […] Read More »
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