Programs
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Total Quality Improvement
The Northern Consortium coordinates the collection of data from New Jersey’s electronic birth certificates filed at its member hospitals. The Quality Improvement Committee, composed of physicians, nurses, and public health experts, evaluates this regional data for key indicators of maternal and child health. read more
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Breastfeeding Task Force
The Breastfeeding Task Force of the Northern Consortium is comprised of Lactation Consultants, Registered Nurses, and other healthcare providers committed to improving breastfeeding rates. Through the expertise of Task Force Committee Members, information and training on topics related to breastfeeding are provided to hospitals and other community agencies. read more
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Family Outreach Program
The Family Outreach Program works with the staff of pre-schools in Irvington, Orange, and Passaic to provide group trainings and technical support. Program staff ensure the provision of quality childcare for hundreds of children and their families by supporting pre-school staff to learn about education and child development. read more
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Fathers Empowered to Learn, Lead, and Achieve Success (F.E.L.L.A.S.)
The F.E.L.L.A.S. Program of Essex County aims to help Essex County fathers and fathers-to-be develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to get and stay involved with their children. Many fathers have little or no involvement with their child’s well being, and children raised without active fathers are more likely to experience issues later in life. read more
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Irvington Family Development Center…A Family Success Center
The goal of the IFDC is to strengthen and empower families who live in and around Irvington to reach the goals they have set for themselves. read more
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Reproductive Health Access and Information Network (RHAIN)
The Reproductive Health Access and Information Network (RHAIN) provides an array of services to women of reproductive age and their partners in Passaic County. Information and Resources are provided to increase awareness and knowledge of the importance of prenatal, preconception, and interconception care. read more
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Nurse Family Partnership
The Nurse-Family Partnership is a free, voluntary program that partners first-time pregnant moms in Passaic County, NJ with nurse home visitors. Regular home visits with registered nurses provide for support, referrals, education, and networking for first time mothers. read more
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Healthy Families/TANF Initiative for Parents (TIP)
The Healthy Families/TANF Initiative for Parents (TIP) Program is a home visitation program that assists families of pregnant women and newborns. read more
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Postpartum Depression
The Northern Consortium serves as an information and resource center on postpartum depression and perinatal mood disorders for the region (Bergen, Essex, Morris, and Passaic counties). Information and educational sessions are provided to hospitals, healthcare providers, and community members on postpartum depression and emotional well-being. read more
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NJ Immunization Information System Registry (NJIIS)
The purpose of the New Jersey Immunization Information System (NJIIS) Quality Assurance (QA) Division is to ensure that immunization data entered/submitted to NJIIS by providers is accurate and complete when compared to the patient’s clinical data documented in the provider’s medical record. read more
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Nuestra Salud (Our Health)
The Northern Consortium and the Hispanic Institute for Research and Development (HIRD) have formed a partnership to implement the Nuestra Salud Project, which targets new immigrants enrolled in HIRD’s ESL classes and provides five hours of health literacy content during a 40-hour ESL course offered by HIRD. read more
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Perinatal Addictions Prevention Project
The Perinatal Addictions Prevention Project encourages healthcare providers that provide services to pregnant women to screen every pregnant woman for alcohol, tobacco, or other drug use and partner violence. Project staff provide on-site training, in-service presentations, or Grand Rounds presentations to healthcare providers focused on techniques for client screening, enhancing rapport, and resources available for treatment. read more
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Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR)
The death of a baby is one of the most tragic losses a family can have. It seems unfair that a time that should have been so joyful becomes so painful. With the hope that these tragic events can provide information that might help other families, the FIMR (Fetal Infant Mortality Review) project explores what happened when a baby dies during pregnancy or infancy. read more
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“A Special Delivery for Pregnant Black Women” released
As part of Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait, a March of Dimes Initiative, the Black Infant Mortality Reduction Resource Center (BIMRRC) has produced a DVD entitled, "A Special Delivery for Pregnant Black Women" read more
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“The Kick Count Method” DVD now available
The Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) program is pleased to announce the release of its newest DVD, "The Kick Count Method" which teaches moms-to-be about the importance of monitoring fetal movement. read more
