Kimberly Farry, MD, from St. Joseph’s Hospital Obstetrics and Gynecology, is the current Chair of the Board of Directors at the West Virginia Perinatal Partnership. She joined the organization in 2007, becoming active in the Central Advisory Committee (CAC) and the Access to Care Committee. Farry was chair of the CAC as the Perinatal Partnership became an independent organization and became Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2019.

The West Virginia Perinatal Partnership is a statewide collaboration of healthcare professionals, public and private organizations and individuals working together to improve perinatal health outcomes for women and infants in West Virginia.

The foundation of their work is to reduce infant and maternal mortality and morbidity. They address critical issues such as access to care, preterm birth, low birth weight, maternal mental health and substance use concerns with effective interventions and quality improvement. They also focus on educating health care providers statewide, offering training and educational resources as well as hosting the annual West Virginia Perinatal Summit.