Regional Maternal Health Coalition

We’re making a difference in maternal health in Pennsylvania.

The Northeast Regional Maternal Health Coalition (NRMHC) is an initiative of Maternal and Family Health Services (MFHS).

In September 2024, MFHS launched the Northeast Regional Maternal Health Coalition (RMHC), a collaborative initiative designed to improve maternal health outcomes across 14 counties in Eastern Pennsylvania. The RMHC brings together healthcare providers, community organizations, policymakers, and lived experience experts to advance equitable, high‑quality maternal care.

Coalition Goals

Reduce maternal mortality and morbidity using CDC and PA MMRC recommendations.
Advance equity across racial, socioeconomic, and geographic lines.
Strengthen maternal health infrastructure through trauma‑informed care and workforce development.
Advocate for key policy changes, including extended postpartum Medicaid coverage.
Expand access to prenatal, postpartum, behavioral health, and SUD services.

Coalition Membership

The Northeast RMHC currently has 105+ total members, including 40 lived experience experts whose firsthand insight shapes all recommendations.

Members are represented by maternal health professionals, hospital systems, insurance companies, educators, policymakers, and community leaders.

Interested in participating? Contact London, Maternal Health Coalition Project Coordinator, to get involved.

Apply to Join the Coalition

Solicite unirse a la coalición.

_{Please note: This form is an application to be considered for the commission. Completion of this form does not guarantee acceptance into the commission, as we are working to ensure that the individuals selected represent a wide variety of demographic and occupational characteristics.}

Priority Areas

RMHC’s work is driven by five Priority Teams focused on the most pressing regional needs, including:

Access to High‑Quality Care: Improving clinical protocols and patient education to prevent maternal mortality.
Behavioral Health & Substance Use Disorder: Integrating mental health and SUD services into maternal care and reducing stigma.
Social Determinants of Health: Addressing disparities, injustice, transportation challenges, and financial barriers.
Rural Maternity Care Deserts: Expanding access in underserved rural areas.
Expanding & Diversifying the Maternal Workforce: Building a culturally competent maternal health workforce.

Get Involved

Ready to make a difference? Here are some ways you can get involved:

Follow us on social media: Stay up to date with coalition activities, upcoming events, community resources, and opportunities to participate in maternal health initiatives. Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram.
Attend Public Events & Community Engagement Sessions
- Throughout the year, the coalition hosts public events—including conferences, focus groups, and listening sessions—that welcome community participation.
- Save the date: June 11, 2026 at the Hilton, Scranton
Support & Share Our Work
Stay tuned for future updates: All updates will be shared on our website.

Contact Us

Have questions or need more information about the Northeast Regional Maternal Health Coalition? Contact London, the Coalition Project Coordinator or call 1-800-FOR-MFHS.

Mother breastfeeding a baby in a sunny room; Breastfeeding Education and Lactation Support

Coalition Work to Date:

Hosted the first Regional Maternal Health Coalition Conference (June 2025)
Facilitated a panel discussion with WVIA and subject matter experts to spread coalition awareness
Completed a gap/asset analysis to add 10+ new community resources added to PA Navigate
Each Priority Team identified 1–2 targeted recommendations to implement regionally, such as transportation, first‑responder training, speakers guide for postsecondary education
Facilitated grant opportunities for coalition members to pilot recommendations through mini-grants provided by the RMHC
Expanding behavioral health screenings through the WIC program in rural areas

Conversations for the Common Good

Regional Maternal Care: A Collaborative Effort

presented by MFHS in partnership with WVIA

The Northeast Regional Maternal Health Coalition recently partnered with WVIA to host a panel discussion on how regional collaboration is helping improve maternal health outcomes across NEPA.

Watch Conversations for The Common Good