Black Maternal Health Listening Sessions
The Department of Health is hosting listening sessions to see how we can better support new moms and moms-to-be in our county.
Who We Are
The Department of Health has established a Maternal and Infant Health Task Force in collaboration with hospital partners, community organizations and stakeholders.
The role of the Task Force is to:
- Provide oversight for health outcomes
- To elevate priorities to improve maternal and infant morbidity and mortality indicators
Co-Chairs
Tonii Gedin, RN, DNP
Health Officer
Anne Arundel County
Department of Health
Monica Jones, MD
Gynecologic Oncologist
Chair of Luminis Health
Women’s and Children’s Services
Task Force membership:
Department of Health staff will lead strategic planning, facilitate meetings, build out community engagement and track progress. Task Force members are expected to commit two to four each month to attend meetings, develop strategies and complete deliverables.
What We Do
The Task Force will serve several functions:
- Convene partners to share data and identify opportunities for shared work and efficiencies across systems.
- Develop a strategic plan that addresses the needs assessment and community priorities.
- Create communications to engage with high-risk populations.
- Establish and systematically track countywide goals and impact measures.
These will contribute to statewide strategies to reduce maternal morbidity and improve perinatal maternal care.
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