Northern New Jersey Maternal/Child Health Consortium

The Northern New Jersey Maternal / Child Health Consortium (NNJM/CHC) was established in 1992 with the mission to improve the physical and mental health of women and children. All obstetrical (including Ambulatory Care Facilities which provide family planning, prenatal, postpartum, gynecological and/or pediatric services) in the State of New Jersey are required by New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (NJDHSS) regulations to belong to one of the six currently licensed regional Consortia. The State requires Consortia to become legally incorporated agencies and to secure non-profit status from the Internal Revenue Service.

The Northern New Jersey Maternal / Child Health Consortium (NNJM/CHC) is an independent 501 (c) (3) non-profit health planning agency licensed by the New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services (NJDHSS) to be the hub of regional obstetric and pediatric health care services for women and children in Bergen, Essex, Morris and Passaic counties. Focused on the underserved communities, the Northern Consortium has been a leader in promoting cultural competency and the elimination of racial/ethnic disparities in health and education.

The Consortium's region includes the births of over 23,000 infants each year, accounting for approximately 20% of the births in the State. Our agency has the potential to improve service delivery by connecting disparate, often competing providers and linking them with the community and users of service to identify problems and implement solutions. The Consortium's activities facilitated by collaboration and continually measured for effectiveness.

Mission Statement

The Northern New Jersey Maternal / Child Health Consortium's mission is to create opportunities to improve maternal and child health. This mission is accomplished through the analysis of health statistics and the identification of community needs, resources, and system deficiencies. The Consortium stimulates innovative program development; facilitates public and private sector partnerships; disseminates scientifically based information; and measures health outcomes. Committed to continuous quality improvement and program evaluation, the Consortium promotes multi-faceted activities that ensure maternal and child well being in a culturally supportive / sensitive environment.

Membership

Any organization, facility or individual with an interest in maternal and child health withing the Consortium's region is eligible to become a general member of the Consortium. Membership is free and entitles you to the following benefits:

Invitation to our Annual Meeting in October
Opportunity to join one of our Committees or Task Forces and network with other professionals in the health care industry
Invitations to every conference/event that is sponsored by the Consortium

There are 3 membership categories:

Hospital Provider: an organization which is a direct provider of a health care service or an individual who has administrative responsibility for a health care facility which is a licensed acute care hospital or its parent health system. Anyone who is employed by an acute care hospital will be considered a hospital provider member.

Non-Hospital Provider: an organization which provides direct clinical health care not controlled by an acute care hospital; an individual who has administrative responsibility for a facility rendering direct clinical care to its patients but is not employed by an acute care hospital; or an individual who provides direct patient care but is not employed by an acute care hospital or non-hospital organization.

Consumer: an individual who has no connection, except as a consumer of health services, with a hospital or non-hospital provider of health care services. In addition, a Consumer can be an agency which does not provide direct clinical care to patients. A Consumer cannot have a fiduciary interest in a health care service.

CLICK HERE TO PRINT OUT A GENERAL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION!

Ambulatory Facilities and Surgery Centers:
The State of New Jersey requires Ambulatory Facilities and Surgery Centers to become members of a Maternal / Child Health Consortium as a licensing requirement (Regulations 8:43A-21.1 and 8:33C-2.2). For more information on the benefits of membership and to apply as an Ambulatory Facility or Surgery Center please click here.

Our Logo - The Sunflower

The symbol of the sunflower represents our agency.

The sunflower was cultivated widely by both North and South American Indians. The sunflower is a vigorous plant, it follows the path of the sun and easily adapts to changes. It has often been called a symbol of constancy and optimism. The Northern NJ Maternal/Child Health Consortium strives to represent the best practices in maternal, child, and family health. We are deeply rooted in the community and our programs are ever changing to meet the needs of those we serve. Our goal is to provide hope and health education and services to women, children, and families in northern NJ.