Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ

11/21/2025

What a night! Cooking & Conversation lit up the Morris Museum with incredible energy. We were honored to welcome Kiran Handa Gaudioso from United Way of Northern New Jersey, who inspired the crowd with her story. Chef Anthony D’Anna of Michelle’s Catering wowed everyone with delicious bites and cooking tips. Guests left with our signature Partnership tea towels and recipes—perfect for holiday entertaining! A huge thank you to our sponsors, donors, and everyone who made this evening unforgettable.

More photos coming soon!

11/20/2025

WOW! Our Unity Family Success Center hosted a festive Thanksgiving-themed gathering for parents and children at our Irvington office! We welcomed seven families and 15 kids for an afternoon of scrapbooking, turkey ornament crafting, and sharing a delicious early holiday meal.

11/14/2025

WOW! We are grateful to Isabelle Felix, President of Bassinet, Inc., who visited our Irvington office last week with 1,000 diapers for our home visitation and maternal support programs! We are grateful for this generous donation that will go a long way to support our families. This start-up non-profit aims to donate diapers every month. Thank you, Isabelle and Bassinet! Learn more about ways you can support the Partnership. https://pmch.org/opportunities/

11/12/2025

Chef Anthony D'Anna from Michelle's Catering joins Monica Smith from the Partnership to discuss Cooking & Conversation. He also shares tips for shopping on a budget, the biggest mistakes home cooks make, and more. Cooking & Conversation is coming up on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the Morris Museum. Get your tickets at www.pmch.org/cooking.

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Chef Anthony D'Anna from Michelle's Catering joins Monica Smith from the Partnership to discuss Cooking & Conversation. He also shares tips for shopping on ...

11/10/2025

An increasing number of families across our region are struggling with food insecurity and hunger. Because of our generous donors, we were able to help this week in Dover and Irvington. The Excellence Family Success Center, along with Zufall Health's SNAP Ed program, LocalShare, Sacred Heart Church, and Table to Table, provided fresh produce and pantry staples to over 300 families — well above the usual demand at this monthly free farmers market. Our dedicated volunteers warmly greeted the new attendees and ensured they left with plenty of food. This morning, our Unity Family Success Center, with support from our FELLAS team, provided fresh fruits and vegetables for over 150 families. We worked with the Irvington Neighborhood Improvement Corporation and the Urban Agriculture Cooperative to meet this need. We are grateful to all of our outstanding partners. Our efforts are ongoing, and we will continue to share community resources as we work to ensure that all families thrive.

11/06/2025

Congratulations to the team representing the Partnership in Washington, D.C. this week at the American Public Health Association conference! They will share their expertise through posters and presentations with their peers and learn the latest trends in public health. The information they learn will directly benefit their work to improve the health of mothers, children, and families. Way to make the Partnership proud! 🎉

11/05/2025

Cooking & Conversation is just about two weeks away and tickets are limited!!! Join us on November 20 at the Morris Museum for this festive fundraising and networking event. We are thrilled to welcome Kiran Handa Gaudioso from the United Way of Northern New Jersey as the featured conversation. And Chef Anthony D'Anna from Michelle's Catering is cooking up a host of delicious bites. Get your tickets at https://pmch.org/cooking/

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Help support the health of mothers, babies, and families. Join us on November 20, 2025 at the Morris Museum for an exciting evening for a great cause. Lear...

10/30/2025

Our Lead Poisoning Prevention team connected with over 500 individuals across Hudson, Sussex, Passaic, Essex, and Bergen counties to raise awareness about the importance of lead prevention.

We also spotlighted lead safety tips and resources throughout last week on our social media channels in honor of Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Thanks to everyone who joined us in spreading the message!

10/27/2025

Attention Doulas! Discover the anatomy and physiology of the pelvic floor, learn how to reduce pelvic floor trauma during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, and find out how to promote recovery to lower the risk of leakage, prolapse, pain, and diastasis. You'll also have a chance to try some exercises! Register today! https://onecau.se/_dc7zy1

10/27/2025

Cooking & Conversation is just about a few weeks away! Mariekarl Vilceus-Talty welcomes Kiran Handa Gaudioso from the United Way of Northern New Jersey and United For ALICE in a dynamic conversation. We can't wait for the cooking demo by Chef Anthony D'Anna from Michelle's Catering! Join us on November 20 at the Morris Museum for this fabulous pre-holiday celebration. https://pmch.org/event/cooking-conversation/

10/24/2025

October is SIDS Awareness Month!
Calling all health care professionals! Deepen your understanding of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and safe sleep practices with this free, on-demand training led by Dr. Barbara Ostfeld.
✅ See our website for information on continuing education
📅 Available for a limited time
Register today!
https://pmch.teachable.com/p/suid-for-healthcare-providers25

10/24/2025

It’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Week! To mark the occasion, we wanted to highlight the work our Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Postpartum Doula teams, together with local partners, are making a powerful difference in Newark. Together, we’re uplifting families and championing healthier futures for our community.

Our Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Postpartum Doula team collaborated with community partners to make an impact in Newark. Learn more about our wor...