Our Why

The MISN Perinatal Network, established in 1990, works to reduce health disparities in the Hudson Valley, addressing issues like preterm birth, low birth weight, and infant mortality. By building trusted community relationships and partnering with various organizations, MISN provides families with resources, support, and information to 

The MISN Perinatal Network, established in 1990, works to reduce health disparities in the Hudson Valley, addressing issues like preterm birth, low birth weight, and infant mortality. By building trusted community relationships and partnering with various organizations, MISN provides families with resources, support, and information to improve birth outcomes and reduce racial and gender healthcare disparities.

MISN works to reduce infant and maternal mortality in the Hudson Valley and beyond. Following a rise in deaths post-pandemic, both nationally and in New York, we aim to drive social change by providing education, support, and referrals to improve health outcomes for families and communities.

  According to the Centers for Disease Contro

MISN works to reduce infant and maternal mortality in the Hudson Valley and beyond. Following a rise in deaths post-pandemic, both nationally and in New York, we aim to drive social change by providing education, support, and referrals to improve health outcomes for families and communities.

  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of maternal and infant deaths in the United States began to rise again after the pandemic.