Grants Available for New Jersey Communities to Address Mental Health
Five years ago, the Quality Institute’s Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC) began annual focus groups in all 21 New Jersey counties to learn the top health concerns of our communities. Each year, mental health emerged as a critical issue, especially for adolescents and older adults. In a partnership with the MWC, Walmart last year provided…Read More…
Quality Institute’s Mayors Wellness Campaign Launches Second Year of Mental Health Initiative Funding; New Jersey Towns and Cities Invited to Submit Proposals
For Immediate Release Contact: Carol Ann Campbell cacampbell@njhcqi.org (973-567-1901) Walmart Provides Funding for Mental Health Programming Throughout New Jersey PRINCETON, New Jersey — The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute’s Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC), in partnership with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities (“League”), has announced a second year of funding for communities…Read More…
Take Five Interview with Sam George
Sam George, CEO, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of NJ, a member of the Quality Institute’s Plan Council. You joined UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of NJ about a year ago, having moved here from the Midwest. Can you share one or two of your top priorities? At UnitedHealthcare we are very supportive of the First Lady’s maternal program Nurture…Read More…
Celebrating Successes that Improve Quality and Access
At the Quality Institute, we work together with you, our members and partners, to strengthen health care quality and access. Today I want to reflect on several recent successes that advance our mission and show how our work together creates impact and improves lives. Access to contraceptives at local pharmacies For years, we’ve called…Read More…
An Investment Tip for New Jersey
We know that the first three years of a child’s life form the foundation for their long-term health, well-being, and advancement. We also know how important it is for children to regularly see a pediatrician during this critical period when they are changing so rapidly. The traditional pediatric office visit, although a key element of…Read More…
Take Five Interview with Leisa O’Flynn, DO, Esq.
Leisa O’Flynn, DO, Esq., Vice President, Medical Affairs for Southern NJ at Axia Women’s Health. Axia is a member of the Quality Institute. Axia recently opened Axia Access Now, a first-of-its-kind clinic in Sewell, New Jersey, that offers a full range of women’s health services with walk-in and same-day appointments available. How has the…Read More…
Guide to Support Hospitals Creating Doula Policies Just Released
For Immediate Release Contact: Tyla Minniear thousman@njhcqi.org (551-427-1436) TRENTON, New Jersey — The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute, in collaboration with HealthConnect Onethe New Jersey Doula Learning Collaborative, and a workgroup of hospitals and doulas, released the Guide for Hospital Doula Policy Creation to support New Jersey hospitals as they create their doula policies. Under…Read More…