Join us for The MAP Forward: Raising the Bar for Maternal Health Equity, an important gathering hosted by the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute. This full‑day convening is part of our Maternity Action Plan (MAP) initiative. The MAP provides actionable steps, examples, and resources to stakeholders looking to act and drive change together.

We will also spotlight our Raising the Bar (RTB), a framework for health care systems. It defines four roles that they play as providers of care, employers, community partners, and advocates. Each role calls out actions that will reduce disparities and advance care, experiences, and outcomes.

The full agenda will be announced shortly. Highlights include:

Keynote Speaker:

Iris Jones, Executive Director of the Office of Women’s Health, NJ Department of Health. A nationally recognized leader in perinatal addiction and mental health, Iris co‑founded the EMPOWER perinatal clinic and has shaped trauma‑informed, equity‑focused health policy and care delivery across New Jersey.

Agenda Highlights:

Participate in two interactive breakout sessions on topics including:

Raising the Bar with Purpose: Aligning benchmarks to health equity goals
Support at Every Stage: Exploring the role of male Doulos
You Are the Advocate: Advancing health equity where you live, work, and lead
Data in Action: Using Centering Pregnancy data to drive impact
Partnering with Community: A roundtable conversation on community‑led approaches to maternal and infant health

Who Should Attend:

Cross‑sector leaders, maternal health stakeholders, clinicians, policymakers, and community advocates committed to improving equity, access, and quality in maternal and infant health across New Jersey.

For questions or any accommodations, contact Maxilia Desir, Program Officer: mdesir@njhcqi.org

The MAP Forward: Raising the Bar for Maternal Health Equity