Optimism about new approach to addressing poor maternal and infant health in the region

Her own losses have helped make Ann Coyle uniquely suited to her job as manager of perinatal bereavement programs for all of Virtua Health

Lawmakers want an independent authority to take control, lead push to save lives

Interview with Dr. Damali Campbell-Oparaji, OBGYN at University Hospital in Newark

Black mothers are five times more likely to die than white mothers in New Jersey, which is ranked 45th in the nation for overall maternal ...

At the 4th Annual Women's Health Symposium, the discussions focused on the high infant mortality rate among women of color.

A doula is an informational, educational, and emotional support for women before, during and after birth.

While diversity and training has increased in the medical field, patients who testified say cultural barriers can hinder access to high-quality medical care.

At a conference in Newark, health care workers, policy makers and state leaders are gathering. Proposing prevention strategies and improvements to obstetric care.

Improving the lives of the smallest New Jersey residents will take time, money and determination, but now there’s a benchmark to measure progress.

New Jersey has had its share of politically active first ladies who have shone a spotlight on important issues, but First Lady Tammy Murphy may ...

The United Way program trains peer leaders to go out into the community and educate people about their health.

Panelists called for an infant bill of rights, advanced wrap-around services in communities and legislation to even the economic playing field.

Fallout over President Trump's exit from the Paris Climate Accord. The potential consequences for New Jersey's businesses. Trump boosts Homeland Security funds, but cuts in ...

According to the CDC, in New Jersey the black infant mortality rate was 8.89 per 1,000 live births compared to 3.07 per 1,000 births for ...

The Baby Box Company is partnering with the state and Cooper University Hospital to distribute durable, cardboard boxes -- large enough to double as a ...

Heating up at the border. President Trump's hard immigration stance and high wall threaten to up-end international relations. Trump's expected executive order to investigate voter ...