New Mexico Statewide
Maternal Health Task Force
Mission
The New Mexico Statewide Maternal Health Task Force is committed to improving maternal health statewide through community collaboration, policy advocacy, and innovative care frameworks. We work to ensure high-quality, culturally-congruent, and respectful care throughout the perinatal period, centering New Mexican women, parents, and families through forward-thinking solutions and continuous improvement.
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.
Task Force Planning Partners
The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board, Inc. (AAIHB) is a non-profit organization that has been serving Native American communities in the Southwest since 1977. The AAIHB represents and advocates for the health needs of the 27 federally recognized tribes within the Albuquerque Area, which includes parts of New Mexico, Colorado, Texas, and Utah. The organization provides a wide range of health-related services and programs designed to improve the overall health and well-being of Native American populations. These services include public health initiatives, disease prevention, health education, and access to medical care, with a special focus on culturally competent care that respects traditional values and healing practices.
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 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.
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.
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)
Contact the Maternal Health Task Force!
If you have questions about the task force, email Carrie Murphy, the task force communications consultant, at caroline.murphy@doh.nm.gov