Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Before the Murphy administration concluded, several critical pieces of legislation were signed into law. “Bell-to-Bell” Cell Phone Ban: Effective for the 2026-27 school year, this law restricts student phone use during school hours. The policy reflects recommendations from the Commission on the Effects of Social Media Usage on Adolescents, of which […]
Category: Maternal and Infant Health
ACNJ’s 10th Annual Breakfast Celebration Recap
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin On Thursday, December 4, 2025, ACNJ held its Annual Breakfast Celebration with the theme “Stronger Starts: Advancing Maternal and Infant Health in New Jersey.” Board Chair Jennifer Robinson thanked our generous sponsors and reflected on the event’s origins, sharing how former board chair and fund development committee chair Richard Trenk envisioned […]
Cause for Celebration: HealthySteps NJ Reaches a Major Milestone
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Authored by: Diane Dellano Senior Policy Analyst Celebrate Babies Week will take place October 20 through 24, and this year, New Jersey babies -along with their families and select pediatric practices throughout the state- are celebrating a major milestone. As of July 1, 2025, pediatric practices serving families participating in NJ […]
Newark Kids Count Data Snapshot 2025: Maternal and Infant Health
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Download Data Snapshot Newark Data Snapshots 2025 Newark Kids Count Reports Over the past decade, Newark has made notable progress in improving infant health outcomes, with declines in low birthweight, preterm births, and mortality rates. However, significant disparities persist, with Black, non-Hispanic residents experiencing worse outcomes. This data snapshot on Newark […]
How CenteringPregnancy® Improves Outcomes for Parents and Babies in New Jersey
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Authored by: Disha Patel, MPH Manager, Health Policy Centering Healthcare Institute Patient-centered care prioritizes the needs of each individual. One powerful example is group prenatal care, such as CenteringPregnancy®, which has been shown to lower the risk of preterm birth, low birthweight and NICU stays. In New Jersey, we need to […]
