About The Center
As part of an initiative to make New Jersey the safest and most equitable place in the nation to deliver and raise a baby, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is currently developing a new Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center (MIHIC) located in the state capital, Trenton.
MIHIC is intended to serve as an anchor for equitable provision of maternal and infant health care services, social services and wraparound supports, data analysis and first-in-class research on maternal health care and equity in care, a training and education site for the perinatal workforce, a catalyst of new innovations to drive improved maternal and infant health outcomes, and serve as a central hub for New Jersey’s stakeholders which include mothers and trusted community actors dedicated to improving the health of New Jersey’s babies and mothers.
COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL SERVICES
Continuity of care to serve women before conception, during pregnancy, and after birth, including reproductive health and gynecological services, pre- and post-natal obstetric care, behavioral health, and newborn care and pediatric services.
SOCIAL SERVICES AND WRAP-AROUND SUPPORTS
Services provided at the Center and community partnerships with existing organizations in the health, human services, education, or advocacy spaces focused on providing direct services that impact the social determinants of health.
ACADEMIC RESEARCH AND WORKFORCE TRAINING CENTER
Focused on maternal and infant health care policy and models of care, developing community leaders and expanding the perinatal workforce in New Jersey and beyond, including Midwives and community-based Doulas, Community Health Workers, as well as continuing education for the existing perinatal workforce. This training hub will provide workforce and board training that is culturally-centered and equity-driven and serve as a key component of developing, attracting, and retaining culturally-competent perinatal health talent for New Jersey.
INNOVATION AND CO-WORKING SPACE
Space for researchers and entrepreneurs focused on developing technology, therapeutics, and other solutions to address maternal and infant health challenges.
DATA COLLABORATIVE
A collaborative effort to collect and analyze maternal and infant health data across the state, with particular attention to racial disparities in outcomes. This data collaborative will amplify data trends and convene key stakeholders which includes community members to discuss trends in maternal and infant health outcomes. Data access will also be democratized to allow for community/grassroots access.
NON-PROFIT OR GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION
Organization focused on long-term stewardship of this vital policy arena and establishing New Jersey as the national leader in combating the scourge of maternal and infant health racial disparities.
links
overview Nurture NJ Strategic Plan
The Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority website Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center Community Engagement Report (Phase 2) – A Deeper Dive Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center Community Engagement Report (Phase 1)