Mari Linder, Author at PMCH

New Laws Advance Maternal and Child Health Equity

In a major win for maternal and child health in New Jersey, former Governor Murphy signed four new bills to strengthen health outcomes for mothers and infants into law earlier this year. Not only does this new legislation support New Jersey parents and children, but it also advances our mission at the Partnership. We believe that all people must have access to safe, respectful births, and that every family deserves the chance to thrive.

FELLAS® Free Fatherhood Program Launches in Two New Counties

by Mari Linder | News

The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey is thrilled to announce the expansion of our FELLAS® (Fathers Empowered to Learn, Lead, and Achieve Success) fatherhood program to include Hudson and Passaic counties in addition to Essex. Originally launched in Essex County in 2021, FELLAS® is an innovative Partnership program that engages fathers to promote healthy relationships, strengthen parenting skills, and increase economic stability through employment training and support.

Empowering Care: HPV Strategies for Health Leaders

by Mari Linder | News

Dr. Noa’a Shimoni, MD, MPH, Professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Associate VP for Student Health and Wellness, addresses declining HPV vaccination rates using data-driven strategies. She shared insights during an Innovative HPV Strategies webinar generously sponsored by Fidelis Care.

Maternal Health Awareness Takes Center Stage as We Ring the Nasdaq Bell

by Mari Linder | News

Mariekarl Vilceus-Talty, MA, BSN, Partnership President & CEO, commemorated Maternal Health Awareness Day by ringing Nasdaq’s closing bell on Friday, January 23. The closing ceremony, broadcast from Nasdaq’s MarketSite, was streamed live from the heart of Times Square and televised to a global audience. We commemorate this important day every day with our work at the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey.