Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey

Last evening, we were honored to collaborate with the Clifton Health Department for a screening of "Toxic: A Black Woman's Story" at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.?The event, hosted by student groups - ACOG, AMWA, Association of Women Surgeons, and Medical Students for Choice - focused on systemic racism in maternal care and how medical students can make an impact to reduce racial health disparities.?The panel was led by Danielle Jones, MPH,CHES from the Clifton Department of Health and featured Marise Angibeau-Gray, a doula and doula trainer, and Partnership leaders Mariekarl V. and Yessenia Mercedes, MSW. A special thank you to the student groups, Freddy Alexis Perez from the medical school, and Crystal Rodriguez and Layal Helwani, MPH, CHES? from the Clifton Department of Health for their support of this dynamic event.

Through the generosity of The Burke Foundation, the Family Connects NJ Essex County team has been visiting area hospitals and sharing news of this universal postpartum home visitation program. On Monday, Mountainside Medical Center welcomed Brandie C. Wooding, MSN, RN, RNC-OB from the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Dr. Jayshree Kumta, Dr. Sanjna Shah, and Partnership staff Emily Haines, MBA, BSN, RN, Siomara Diaz, Miriam Ogalo-Lebron, Hayat Rosiji, and Leslie Garcia to share information about this innovative NJDCF program that is helping to improve maternal health care. We are grateful to Maria Thurber, Director of Women's Services at Mountainside, who organized this valuable education session for the nursing staff. Learn more about Family Connects NJ as it expands to additional counties in 2025 https://lnkd.in/ey_ufqgN.

Our team was hard at work today setting up for Cooking & Conversation! Last chance to join the fun THIS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 at the Morris Museum. Limited tickets left for this fabulous evening of dynamic conversation and delicious food just in time for you holiday gatherings. https://lnkd.in/ex9CRV-S

It's here! A new episode of Partnership LIVE! Shirley Harris, Founder of My Kota Bear, joins Mariekarl V., President & CEO of the Partnership, to discuss her journey in maternal health and how this became the foundation of My Kota Bear. We are thrilled to have My Kota Bear as one of our excellent partners View here: https://lnkd.in/efkX8Px2 . Learn more about My Kota Bear at https://www.mykotabear.com.

One week to go! Get your tickets for Cooking & Conversation on November 21 at the Morris Museum featuring Mariekarl V. in converasation with Adenah Bayoh and cooking demonstrations by Chef Anthony D'Anna from Michelle's Catering. Limited tickets remain - don't miss out! https://lnkd.in/ex9CRV-S

Need to de-stress? Join us tomorrow (Saturday, November 9) from 10 am - 2 pm for "Embrace Yourself" in Plainfield. This event for mothers and mothers-to-be is designed to strengthen your emotional well-being. The expert panel includes Dr. Camille Walker, Lauraine Jondoh, and Tyeisha James, MSN, RNC-MNN, CNL. They will share tips on how to build self-confidence, care for yourself, and help protect your baby from illnesses like the flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).?Enjoy a yoga session, a delicious complimentary brunch. and more. Registration is encouraged but not required. Learn more at?https://lnkd.in/eKwNmwbC #selfcare #yoga #plainfieldnj

WOW!!! We are blown away by the generosity of the team at Mountainside Medical Center! The nursing team led a diaper drive for the Partnership. These diapers will go a long way to help the mothers and families we support in Essex County. A big thank you to Tim O'Brien, FACHE, CEO; Valerie Mc Pherson, Chief Nursing Officer/Chief Operating Officer; Maria Thurber, Director of Nursing for Women's Services; Grettel Muscato, Director Volunteers, Community Outreach, Guest Services and Pastoral Care; and Josh Jerome, Assistant Administrator and all of the Mountainside staff for their amazing generosity and kindness!

Our team members are the best! We started the week with a fabulous training session by Casey Carpenter, CEO & Founder of Speak & Own It Communications. She inspired and empowered our team members by helping them share their impact. It was an energizing experience. Thank you, Casey!

?? Exciting News! ??Registration is now open for the new MOI ECHO Series! Join us as we focus on crucial topics around mental health and maternal opioid and substance use disorders. This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your understanding and enhance your skills in supporting those affected. Registration: https://lnkd.in/e_avdgyc

Our amazing Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention team members are closing out an exciting month of community education programs! Check out this fun video just in time for Halloween! Want to join the team? #werehiring a full-time bilingual program specialist to join this outstanding program focused on healthy kids. It's a terrific opportunity for someone looking to begin a #publichealth career. Learn more or apply at https://lnkd.in/epdy7Stc #njjobs #publichealthmatters #newjersey #healthykids