New Mexico Statewide
Maternal Health Task Force

The New Mexico Statewide Maternal Health Task Force is a group of community members, non-profits, advocacy groups, policymakers, professionals, and clinicians committed to maternal health in the state of New Mexico. Together, we work to improve maternal health by strengthening our community partnerships, sharing resources, imagining and building innovative care frameworks, and advocating for policies that support high-quality care for New Mexican women and families.

The Task Force is currently in strategic planning to determine ultimate goals and outcomes.

We meet several times a year (the full meeting schedule is being determined with group input). We share information, learnings, and happenings regularly on our community platform and via our email newsletter.

Join the Task Force

If you are a community health worker, doula,clinician, mental health professional, public health advocate, researcher, non-profit professional, or anyone else committed to maternal health in NM, we would love to have you join us.

Task Force Planning Partners

Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center (AASTEC)

AASTEC collaborates with the 27 American Indian Tribes in the Albuquerque Area to provide high quality health research, surveillance and training to improve the quality of life of American Indians. AASTEC is the convening partner with DOH to hold the statewide maternal health task force.

Project ECHO

Project ECHO at The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center is a telementoring organization dedicated to disseminating best practice knowledge in rural and underserved areas around the world.

New Mexico Breastfeeding Task Force

The New Mexico Breastfeeding Task Force works to create environments in which lactation is the norm and human milk is available to all infants and children.

New Mexico Doula Association

The New Mexico Doula Association continues the legacy of community-based doula services while advocating for systemic change in healthcare to ensure equitable access and outcomes for all.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the qualifications to join the task force?

Membership is open to both individuals and groups working on maternal health in the state of NM. It is free to join and participate.

Who oversees the task force?

The task force is organized and overseen by a planning committee consisting of representatives from a number of organizations and groups in the state, including NM Department of Health, Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center, New Mexico Doula Association, New Mexico Breastfeeding Task Force, and Project ECHO.

If I join the task force, will I be paid?

No, being part of the task force is a volunteer position. We do offer stipends for meeting attendance, mileage, and hotel for those whose employers do not cover per diem or lodging.

New Mexico Statewide Maternal Health Task Force