About MNPQC
Our mission is to support our healthcare and community partners in ensuring that safe, equitable, and high-quality perinatal care is accessible to all Minnesota families.
Staff
Board of Directors
Committees and Workgroups
Program Advisory Committee
Our Program Advisory Committee consists of representatives from healthcare organizations, professional leadership, and community stakeholders. Together they review current data, trends, and research on best practices to inform quality improvement initiatives. One of their key functions is the promotion and support of quality improvement programs aimed at reducing inequities. The Program Advisory Committee serves as a bi-directional communication source between the MNPQC and organizations around the state.
Perinatal & Family Access Committee
Our Perinatal & Family Access Committee strives to identify and challenge persistent perinatal health differences in outcomes and to create a space of belonging focused on justice, access, and respectful care for all Minnesota families. Through critical analysis, the Perinatal & Family Access Committee (PFAC) will seek and promote programs and solutions rooted in creating optimal outcomes for Minnesota families at all intersections of well-being and perinatal health.
Data Faculty Workgroup
The objective of the Data Faculty Workgroup is to provide ongoing support to the data program at MNPQC, ensuring that our initiatives are effective and aligned with the needs of our partners and the communities we serve. By leveraging data-driven insights and reviewing information from external partners, including state and national organizations, we aim to identify gaps and needs within our state. This comprehensive approach guides us in enhancing programmatic strategies, informing best practices, and supporting evidence-based decision-making.
MNPQC Awards
MNPQC’s Kunsche Award
MNPQC’s Kunsche Award is given annually to a member of the perinatal healthcare community for their outstanding work and dedication to advancing the field and furthering our mission. Congratulations to MNPQC’s 2024 Kunsche Award Winner, Shukri Jamale!
MNPQC’s Outstanding Community Organization Award
MNPQC’s Outstanding Community Organization Award recognizes a Minnesota-based organization or program/service that has made a significant, measurable impact on improving perinatal health within the community. Congratulations to Star Legacy for being the recipient of MNPQC’s first-ever Outstanding Community Organization Award!
Get Involved
Interested in supporting our efforts to improve perinatal health outcomes for Minnesota families? Join us in making a meaningful impact! Your involvement helps ensure safe, equitable, and high-quality care is accessible to all Minnesota families. Together, we can make a difference!