Category: Maternal and Infant Health

Newark Kids Count Data Snapshot 2025: Maternal and Infant Health

Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Download Data Snapshot 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 Maternal and Infant Health […]

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 […]

The Business Case for Efficient and Effective Child Care Investments

Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Authored by: Althea Ford Vice President of Government Affairs, New Jersey Business & Industry Association Investment in early childhood education is an economic imperative, allowing working parents and caregivers to engage the workforce knowing that their children are in safe, age-appropriate, high-quality educational environments.  The business community has a vested interest […]

Birth Centers Bring Dignity, Choice, and Health Equity to New Jersey Families

Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Trinisha Williams, CM, MPH President, American Association of Birth Centers (AABC) As a midwife, an aunt, and a community advocate, I’ve spent over two decades walking alongside birthing people through their most intimate, powerful moments. I’ve seen firsthand how and where someone gives birth can shape their entire story—not just physically, […]