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New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority will be governed by a 15-member Board and shall employ an appointed President and Chief Executive Officer who will hire accompanying staff. The Board will adopt recommendations for action to reduce maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities from the New Jersey Maternal Care Quality Collaborative (NJMCQC). The Board also will be required to coordinate with a Community Advisory Committee to support and inform the work of the Authority. The 11-member community advisory committee will represent diverse community groups with relevant experience as providers or recipients of maternal, infant, and child health services.
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NJMHIA's First Year
On Wednesday, March 26th NJMIHIA staff and board members took the opportunity to celebrate the organization's achievements and milestones from the past year, while also presenting NJMIHIA's inaugural Annual Report.
Nurture NJ
On Maternal Health Awareness Day 2019, First Lady Tammy Murphy launched Nurture NJ, a statewide initiative committed to transforming New Jersey into the safest and most equitable state in the nation to deliver and raise a baby.
Doula Initiative
The NJMIHIA is collaborating with the NJ Department of Human Services, Rutgers Institute for Families, and a diverse doula advisory committee to develop a New Jersey-specific doula curriculum, facilitation program, and marketing & promotional materials.
Transportation Resource
The NJMIHIA is proud to share that we are partnering with Access Link to share their Maternal and Infant Health initiative. Access Link offers transportation assistance to those with high-risk pregnancies.