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SUMMARY:Perinatal Substance Use ECHO: Traditional Tobacco Use for Pregnant and Parenting People
DESCRIPTION:The Perinatal Substance Use ECHO program provides education and training to providers to best support pregnant and parenting people with substance use during their pregnancy\, birth and postpartum. This includes educational sessions\, case reviews and discussions of best practice templates and protocols specifically focused on inpatient and outpatient perinatal substance use and substance use disorders. It is our goal to develop standardized treatment approaches for perinatal substance use care that will allow for statewide standardization of best practice for all birthing patients affected by substance use and substance use disorders.
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/perinatal-substance-use-echo-traditional-tobacco-use-for-pregnant-and-parenting-people/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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SUMMARY:Cannabis use while pregnant\, breastfeeding\, and chestfeeding
DESCRIPTION:MDH family home visiting will be hosting three identical virtual sessions about cannabis during pregnancy and while breastfeeding and chestfeeding. Presented by MDH’s Kara Skahen\, these presentations will cover basic cannabis terms\, Minnesota laws\, how cannabis impacts the body during these periods\, and how to communicate with families to increase awareness and reduce harm.
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/cannabis-use-while-pregnant-breastfeeding-and-chestfeeding/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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SUMMARY:Essentia Health Upper Midwest Rural Interdisciplinary SUD/OUD ECHO
DESCRIPTION:Objective\nThe Upper Midwest Rural Interdisciplinary Substance Use Disorder / Opioid Use Disorder ECHO (UMRISE) Project purpose is to improve interdisciplinary teaming and capacity to treat individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and other Substance Use Disorders (SUD). The goal is to increase health care workforce capacity (knowledge\, self-efficacy) and intent to offer OUD and other SUD treatment through UMRISE. \n\nTopics Covered\n\n\nAddiction Fundamentals\nMental Health\nHarm Reduction\nConsiderations for special patient populations: Indigenous\, pregnant women\, geriatric\, unhoused\, justice-involved\, etc.\n\nAccreditation Information\nIn support of improving patient care\, Essentia Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. \nEssentia Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hours. \nEssentia Health is an approved Minnesota Board of Social Work Continuing Education Provider. CE Provider Number: CEP-883. \nEssentia Health is a North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners approved Continuing Education Provider. CE Provider Number: 50-37980. \nMinnesota Certification Board Approved Education for Peer Recovery Specialists. \nThis program has been granted prior approval by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) for 1.0 Clinical/General continuing education unit(s). Granting approval in no way constitutes endorsement by the AAMA of the program content or the program provider. \nCertification & Credits\nThis program offers up to 1.0 contact hours of continuing education per session. Certificates of attendance will be provided. Participants are responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. \nFunder Statement\nThis project is possible\, fully or in part\, as a result of grant funding recommended by the Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council (OERAC) and the Minnesota Department of Human Services. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the official policies the Minnesota Department of Human services; nor mention of trade names\, commercial practices\, or organizations imply endorsement by the state of Minnesota. \nContact Information\nEssentia Health Accredited Continuing Education Office AccreditedCE@essentiahealth.org 218.786.4764 \n\n\nContact Email\naccreditedce@essentiahealth.org
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/essentia-health-upper-midwest-rural-interdisciplinary-sud-oud-echo-5/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T120000
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SUMMARY:Hypertension in Pregnancy – Your role as a Support Person
DESCRIPTION:High blood pressure\, also known as hypertension\, can be especially dangerous for pregnant people. Professionals who work with pregnant people in any capacity – even non-clinical – should be aware of the warning signs\, risks for both the mother and baby\, when medical intervention is needed\, and how they can provide needed support and resources. This webinar will introduce the basics of hypertension and what it can lead to in pregnancy. Participants will also get an overview of resources available to pregnant clients\, and a basic understanding of when they should be contacting their medical provider. \nFor those wanting a deeper understanding of the issue\, an additional in-person training for home visitors and other professionals will be held on Monday\, March 30th. More information will be forthcoming. \nWho should participate/Audience: Community Health Workers\, Doulas\, Home Visitors\, Health Educators\, Social Workers\, and anyone who interacts with pregnant people. \nObjectives: \n\nDefine hypertension in pregnancy and recognize major hypertensive disorders\nIdentify warning signs and red flags requiring medical follow-up\nDescribe risks to the pregnant person and baby\nDetermine when medical providers should be contacted\nRecognize the role of non-clinical professionals in support and advocacy\nIdentify resources available for pregnant clients\nApply trauma-informed\, culturally responsive communication strategies\n\nThis webinar is free\, but space is limited!  \nFlyer: HS Hypertension webinar flyer 3_19_26
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/hypertension-in-pregnancy-your-role-as-a-support-person/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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SUMMARY:Perinatal Substance Use ECHO: Harm Reduction in Pregnancy
DESCRIPTION:The Perinatal Substance Use ECHO program provides education and training to providers to best support pregnant and parenting people with substance use during their pregnancy\, birth and postpartum. This includes educational sessions\, case reviews and discussions of best practice templates and protocols specifically focused on inpatient and outpatient perinatal substance use and substance use disorders. It is our goal to develop standardized treatment approaches for perinatal substance use care that will allow for statewide standardization of best practice for all birthing patients affected by substance use and substance use disorders.
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/perinatal-substance-use-echo-harm-reduction-in-pregnancy/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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SUMMARY:Healing Generational Trauma Cycles Through Breast/Chestfeeding and the Role of the Counselor
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition (MBC) is hosting its spring webinar\, “Healing Generational Trauma Cycles Through Breast/Chestfeeding and the Role of the Counselor” on March 26\, 2026\, from 10-11 AM. \nObjectives: \n\nLearn about barriers to breast/chestfeeding caused by generational familial abuse and trauma\nDiscover how breast/chestfeeding can help to end cycles of abuse and trauma\nAdd skills to your counseling that will help identify and support generational cycle healers who are new parents
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/healing-generational-trauma-cycles-through-breast-chestfeeding-and-the-role-of-the-counselor/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T110000
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SUMMARY:Blood Pressure Screening and Hypertension Awareness Training for Non-Medical Home Visitors and Perinatal Providers
DESCRIPTION:The MN Coalition for Family Home Visiting (MCFHV) is pleased to offer this in-person training on Monday\, March 30\, 2026\, from 11 am -3 pm in partnership with the Birth Equity Community Council (BECC) and St. Paul Ramsey County Public Health. The training will take place at the Ramsey County Library\, 2180 Hamline Ave N\, Roseville\, MN 55113\, in the Community Room.\n\nA light lunch will be provided to all registered attendees.
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/blood-pressure-screening-and-hypertension-awareness-training-for-non-medical-home-visitors-and-perinatal-providers/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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