JANS –  The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health is committed to improving maternal health outcomes in rural and underserved communities.  Through the launch of the Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies (RMOMS) program, the Institute will increase access to prenatal and obstetric services to mothers and infants throughout the Mississippi Delta.  

A key component of the RMOMS program is Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM).  RPM will help mothers monitor their blood pressure, glucose, and weight during pregnancy.  Using weight scales, blood pressure/glucose monitors, and computer tablets provided by the RMOMS program, participants can check their vital signs, and record and report their well-being. The RMOMS system is critical for mothers who have or are at risk of hypertension or diabetes.  Program participants can access resources, such as transportation, mental health services, and a Baby Café.  The Baby Café will provide diapers, nutrition, and personal hygiene necessities to RMOMS participants and Medicaid-eligible Central MS residents.  

The RMOMS program is available to pregnant women who meet the following criteria, 

● between the ages of 13-45; 

● reside in one of the following MS counties: Bolivar, Coahoma, Issaquena, Leflore, Washington, Sunflower, or Sharkey counties; and

● utilize Delta Health System, Delta Health Center, or South Sunflower Hospital services.

Mothers interested in the RMOMS program can receive a referral from their local health center and a care coordinator will assist with registration.   For more information about the RMOMS program, contact Shelethia Whisenton at swhisenton@advancingminorityhealth.org or (769) 572-5263.