Maternal and Infant Health Task Force

The Department of Health established a Maternal and Infant Health Task Force in 2023 to improve maternal and infant health indicators in Anne Arundel County.

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The Department of Health has established a Maternal and Infant Health Task Force in collaboration with hospital partners, community organizations and stakeholders. 

The role of the Task Force is to: 

  • Provide oversight for health outcomes
  • To elevate priorities to improve maternal and infant morbidity and mortality indicators

Co-Chairs

Tonii Gedin, RN, DNP, Acting Health Officer

Tonii Gedin, RN, DNP
Health Officer
Anne Arundel County
Department of Health

Tonii Gedin, RN, DNP, Acting Health Officer

Monica Jones, MD
Gynecologic Oncologist
Chair of Luminis Health
Women’s and Children’s Services

Task Force membership:

Department of Health staff will lead strategic planning, facilitate meetings, build out community engagement and track progress. Task Force members are expected to commit two to four each month to attend meetings, develop strategies and complete deliverables.


The Task Force will serve several functions: 

  1. Convene partners to share data and identify opportunities for shared work and efficiencies across systems.
  2. Develop a strategic plan that addresses the needs assessment and community priorities.
  3. Create communications to engage with high-risk populations.
  4. Establish and systematically track countywide goals and impact measures.

These will contribute to statewide strategies to reduce maternal morbidity and improve perinatal maternal care.

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Tonii Gedin, RN, DNP, Acting Health Officer


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