This month Wellpoint New Jersey will be hosting a series of events with a focus on maternal health. These events coincide with Black Maternal Health week, a week-long community-based initiative to raise awareness around black maternal health outcomes. In New Jersey, black women have the highest rate of preterm births at 12.1% and a maternal mortality rate more than 7-8 times the national average. Additionally, about 54% of black women are Medicaid reliant.
This maternal and family programming is part of Wellpoint’s larger initiative to support the physical, emotional and mental wellbeing of all mothers and young families.
Maternal Health Event & Kosher Food Distribution
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wellpoint Lakewood Storefront
100 Clifton Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Carnival Birthday Celebration
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Puerto Rican Action Committee (PRAC) of Southern NJ
367 Old Forks Rd, Hammonton, NJ 08037
- A birthday celebration for 1, 2 & 3 year olds and their families
Listening Session and Baby Shower
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Cooperative
808 Market St, Camden, NJ 08102
- Wellpoint will be hosting a community baby shower in support of maternal wellbeing. A celebration of expecting and new mothers, this event will also provide space for feedback and input from members on how to better service their communities.