We work to help our clients achieve results that improve health systems, services, and, ultimately, people’s lives.
The unintended pregnancy rate in the U.S. is at a historic low; however, the rate remains high compared to other developed nations with nearly half (45%) of U.S. pregnancies unintended. Federal funding through the Title X Family Planning program aims to decrease the number of unplanned pregnancies, increase optimal birth spacing, achieve healthy pregnancies, decrease…
In 2018-2019, we launched the “Today is For Me.” campaign through funding provided by the NH Charitable Foundation (NHCF). The “Today is For Me” campaign was developed to address two aims: Successfully launch a social marketing campaign tailored to women who are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or of childbearing age and, Assess the current…
Building off an assessment of NH women’s perceptions of alcohol and marijuana use conducted by JSI (Maternal Substance Use Prevention), JSI executed a multi-media social marketing campaign with the goal of reducing the use of alcohol and marijuana among women of reproductive age and increasing guideline adherence by healthcare providers serving women planning or experiencing…
Rocking Horse is a 10-week program for pregnant and/or parenting women with the goal of reducing the risks of substance use. JSI conducted an assessment of the Rocking Horse Program, recommended changes, re-designed the curriculum, provided a training on using the revised curriculum, and identified methods to improve state oversight and management of the program. …
Since 2008, JSI has developed and launched multiple statewide marketing campaigns for the State of NH to promote awareness and utilization of QuitNowNH.org and 1-800-QUIT-NOW services. Campaigns have been targeted over the years to the general NH population, low socioeconomic status individuals, and women of childbearing age. In SFY18 and SFY19 JSI researched and developed…
In collaboration with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), the New York State Family Planning Training Center supports Family Planning Program providers to deliver quality reproductive health services. In support of this goal, the Training Center delivers free training and technical assistance (TTA) to New York State Family Planning Program providers, including: Virtual…
In recent years many STD clinics have reduced hours and services, or closed due to dwindling resources. A 2014 infrastructure survey found that 33% of responding STD programs indicated at least one negative impact due to recent budget cuts. Among those identifying negative impacts, 43% cited a reduction in clinic hours, 40% cited a reduction…
The unintended pregnancy rate in the U.S. is at a historic low; however, the rate remains high compared to other developed nations with nearly half (45%) of U.S. pregnancies unintended. Federal funding through the Title X program aims to decrease the number of unplanned pregnancies, increase optimal birth spacing, decrease sexually transmitted infections and improve…
Using the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s Breakthrough Series Model, JSI is working with Planned Parenthood affiliates to improve the quality of their contraceptive care and STD services. The goals of this project are to: Build capacity of Planned Parenthood affiliates to implement and utilize quality measure reports in diverse EHR systems. Increase quality improvement and…
JSI is working closely with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and selected hospitals to implement a Quality Improvement Network for Contraceptive Access (QINCA) using the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's Breakthrough Series Learning Collaborative Model – a proven model for closing the gap between evidence and practice that consists of a…
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