Esperanza para las Madres Grupo de Apoyo Virtual
2025-11-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Este grupo de apoyo es un espacio seguro para embarazadas y madres primerizas con bebés menores hasta un año de edad que residen en los condados de New Jersey: Morris, Sussex, Union, Warren, Hudson, Passaic, Bergen y Essex.
Este grupo es virtual y gratuito.
Una vez que se registre, recibirá una llamada de recordatorio o un mensaje de texto del facilitador del grupo de apoyo 24 horas antes del grupo como recordatorio.

Pregnancy and New Moms Virtual Support Group
2025-11-20 12:00 - 13:00
This virtual support group provides a safe space for pregnant and new moms with babies up to one year old residing in the following New Jersey counties: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren.
This group is online and free of charge.
Once you register, you will receive a reminder call or text from the support group facilitator 24 hours before the group as a reminder.

Cooking & Conversation
2025-11-20 18:30 - 21:00
Get ready to experience an evening like no other! Our highly anticipated signature event, Cooking & Conversation, returns with more flavor, energy, and impact than ever before. Join us on November 20, 2025, at the Morris Museum for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, inspiring community leadership, and a meaningful conversation.
We are thrilled to announce that Kiran Handa Gaudioso, Chief Executive Officer of United Way of Northern New Jersey and President of United For ALICE, will join us for the 2025 Conversation!
Please note: Cooking & Conversation is an event that focuses on culinary creativity. While we will do our best to ensure that there are some vegetarian selections, we cannot accommodate special diets at this event.
Sponsorship opportunities are available, and space is limited. Purchase tickets or learn more here.

AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course
2025-11-21 08:00 - 16:00 | Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey – Center for Clinical Impact, 150 Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus, NJ, 07094, United States
This course addresses principles of fetal heart monitoring and may be used as a knowledge assessment tool to validate the comprehension of experienced perinatal clinicians.
**SPACE IS LIMITED**
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Click HERE to register

Circle of Hope Virtual Support Group for Mothers of Color
2025-11-24 15:00 - 16:00
This virtual support group is open to mothers of color with babies up to one year old residing in the following New Jersey counties: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren.
This group is online and free of charge.
Once you register, you will receive a reminder call or text from the support group facilitator 24 hours before the group as a reminder.

Hope for Mothers Virtual Support Group
2025-11-25 13:00 - 14:00
This virtual support group is open to new moms with babies up to one year old residing in the following New Jersey counties: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren.

This group is online and free of charge.

Once you register, you will receive a reminder call or text from the support group facilitator 24 hours before the group as a reminder.

Protecting our Future: Understanding Pediatric Vaccines
2025-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 | https://pmch.org/event/protecting-our-future/
Vaccines have saved an estimated 150 million lives over the past 50 years; however, parents today are exposed to conflicting messages on the efficacy, safety, and purpose of pediatric vaccination. Please join us for a talk on the core pediatric vaccines, including a brief overview of vaccine mechanisms, a discussion of vaccine-preventable illnesses, and how to recognize vaccine-related adverse events. Finally, we will review vaccine hesitancy in parents and discuss evidence-based strategies for navigating this evolving challenge in pediatric healthcare.
Presenters: Uzma Hasan, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Rutgers NJ Medical School; Division Director, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Shivani Patel, MBBS, PGY2, Pediatrics, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, and Rohan Hublikar, B.S, MS4, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Target Audience: Nurses, Physicians, Community Health Workers, Health Educators
Learning Outcome: At the conclusion of the program, participants will report an increase in knowledge related to pediatric vaccines and intent to include information learned into practice.
Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hours: This program has been awarded 1.0 contact hours.
The Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Provider Number: P194-3/23-26. Approval status does not imply endorsement by the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey, NJSNA or by ANCC of any commercial products discussed/displayed in conjunction with the educational activity.
Successful Completion: To receive contact hours for attending the live continuing education program, the registrant must sign in for the meeting, attend the entire presentation (as defined by at least 80%), and complete and submit an evaluation. A certificate of completion will be distributed within two weeks of the live program.
Disclosure/Commercial Support: None of the speakers or planners have relevant financial relationships to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity.
Cost: This program is free, but registration is required.
Registration: Click Here to register
Questions?: Contact Tyeisha James at tjames@pmch.org and/or Leanne Loewenthal at ymercedes@pmch.org

Trauma-Informed Care in Birth for Patients and Providers
2025-12-04 13:00 - 14:00 | https://pmch.org/event/trauma-informed-care-in-birth-for-patients-and-providers/
This one hour live virtual program will explore the critical concepts of trauma-informed care and their application in healthcare settings. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how trauma affects patients and providers and learn practical strategies to enhance patient care while safeguarding their own well-being. Considerations for an interdisciplinary care team will be provided. Participants will leave the training having a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care principles and their application in clinical practice.
Presenter: Kara Kushnir, LCSW, PMH-C, is the Founder and Clinical Director of A Work of Heart Counseling in Allendale & Oradell, NJ, and Chair of Postpartum Support International NJ. She has been practicing as a psychotherapist for over a decade and practices with survivors of trauma in the perinatal period, including birth trauma, NICU stays, infant loss, and stillbirth.
Target Audience: Perinatal nurses, counselors, social workers, and other support staff.
Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hours: This program has been awarded 1.0 contact hours. The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. P194-3/23-26
Approval status does not imply endorsement by the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey, NJSNA or by ANCC of any commercial products discussed/displayed in conjunction with the educational activity.
Social Work Continuing Education: This course, Trauma-Informed Care in Birth for Patients & Providers, Approval #11182024-295, provided by A Work of Heart Counseling is approved for continuing education by the New Jersey Social Work Continuing Education Approval Collaborative, which is administered by NASWNJ. CE Approval Collaborative Approval Period: Monday, November 18, 2024 through August 31, 2026. New Jersey social workers will receive 1 Clinical CE credits for participating in this course.
Other: This program is approved by PSI for PMH-C Renewal
Learning Outcome: At the conclusion of the program, the participants will be able to:
1.Demonstrate an understanding of trauma-informed care principles and their application in clinical practice.
2.Assess the impact of trauma on patients and providers and recognize potential signs of trauma.
3. Apply trauma-informed communication and care strategies in interdisciplinary healthcare settings.
Disclosure/Commercial Support: The planners and speakers do not have any conflicts of interest to report for this activity. There is no commercial support for this activity.
Successful Completion: To receive contact hours for attending this program, the registrant must complete the pre-test, sign in, attend the entire presentation, and complete and submit a post-test and evaluation. A certificate of completion will be distributed within two weeks of the live program.
Questions?: Contact Tyeisha James at tjames@pmch.org and/or Yessenia Mercedes at ymercedes@pmch.org

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Peer Support Group
2025-12-04 19:30 - 20:30
There is nothing more devastating than losing a baby. Connect with a community of people who have experienced the same pain to help relieve the weight of your grief. NJ Postpartum Resource and Support Network (NJPRSN) at the Partnership will provide information and resources for parents who have experienced a loss due to miscarriage, stillbirth, or sudden unexplained infant loss.
This online support group is free of charge and is for families living in Northern New Jersey.
Once you register, you will receive a reminder call or text from the support group facilitator 24 hours before the group as a reminder.

HOOKED ON HEALING - CROCHET SERIES IN PERSON EVENT IN COLLABORATION WITH RUTGERS NEW JERSEY MEDICAL OFFICE OF PRIMARY CARE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT-
2026-01-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Avenue, 4th Floor, Irvington, NJ, 07111, United States
Learn to Crochet in a fun and welcoming group! Whether you’re a beginner or a skilled crafter, these sessions are a great way to relax, make friends, and share stories in a supportive space. We’ll also talk about health and wellness while we work on our projects. Come hang out, create, and heal together- one stitch at a time!
NO COST, ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.
Two (2) sessions at 5 PM, October 22nd and January 28, 2026
