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The Delaware Healthy Mother & Infant Consortium (DHMIC) provides statewide leadership and coordination of efforts to prevent infant and maternal mortality and improve the health of women of childbearing age and infants throughout Delaware.
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Our Mission
Committees and Workgroups Organization
Member Responsibilities
Certain commitments are expected of DHMIC members to support a strong, collaborative community focused on preventing infant and maternal mortality.
Apply nowDHMIC members share a commitment to equity, collaboration, and measurable impact.
- Advocate for progressive public policies to improve maternal and infant health.
- Collaborate with state agencies, health providers, and communities to implement strategic recommendations and reduce disparities.
- Support the development of a comprehensive and coordinated system of care across preconception, prenatal, and postnatal stages.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of education, outreach, transportation, and service delivery efforts that improve health outcomes.
- Evaluate progress on DHMIC goals, using data and member feedback to recommend and refine strategies moving forward.
To ensure active participation and shared accountability, members are expected to:
- Attend at least four general DHMIC meetings annually.
- Actively participate in committee and workgroup meetings, as applicable.
- Notify the Chair if unable to attend a meeting.
- Maintain consistent attendance.
Non-participation may result in removal upon recommendation of the membership committee, and a two-thirds vote.
DHMIC members are expected to participate in the governance of the Consortium.
- Stay informed about and comply with the State Code of Conduct.
- Participate in voting and decision-making processes.
- Bring forward new ideas via committees or the DHMIC Committee.
- Members may be invited to serve on or lead DHMIC committees or workgroups to advance specific initiatives.
DHMIC membership is open to state leaders, health professionals, consumers, and community representatives. Appointments are made by the Governor or other designated authorities.
Membership terms last three years, with staggered expirations to ensure continuity of leadership. Members may be recommended for reappointment or replaced if vacancies arise.
DHMIC promotes consumer involvement and ensures representation of Delaware's geographic, racial, and ethnic diversity. Our members support all efforts to eliminate health disparities and integrate culturally responsive practices into our strategies.
Member Nominationand Application Process
DHMIC membership is designed to be inclusive, transparent, and mission driven. We welcome nominations from across Delaware's medical, social service, professional, and community sectors. Plus, private individuals and consumers with lived experience are essential to our mission.
Committee membership is open to organizations and individuals whose missions do not conflict with the Delaware Healthy Mother and Infant Consortium.
Ready to Get Involved?
If you are passionate about improving maternal and infant health in Delaware, and are committed to collaborative, equity-centered work, we encourage you to apply or nominate a candidate today. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Submitting a form does not guarantee appointment.
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The Consortium's permanent membershipwas to be constituted as follows:
- Two (2) representatives of the Delaware House of Representatives and two (2) representatives of the Delaware State Senate (one selected by each caucus)
- One (1) representative of the Governor's office
- The Secretary of the Department of Children, Youth & Their Families, or the Secretary's designee
- The Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services, or the Secretary's designee
- The Director of the Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance or the Director's designee
- Fifteen (15) additional members approved by the Governor who shall represent the medical, social service, and professional communities as well as the general public
Governor-appointed Chair Priscilla Mpasi, MD, FAAP, and Vice-Chair Tiffany Chalk, CMP.