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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-3/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Proof Alliance Caregiver Conference
DESCRIPTION:This year’s event promises to be the best yet. They’re thrilled to welcome you to a beautiful new space at the Plymouth Community Center where you can learn\, connect and turn knowledge into action alongside fellow caregivers\, professionals\, and advocates. \nWhile they’re still finalizing the lineup of inspiring speakers\, sponsors and programming\, they wanted to make sure you have the dates saved on your calendar. \nThey can’t wait to share this special experience with you.
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/4th-annual-proof-alliance-caregiver-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conferences,State Events
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SUMMARY:MN Postpartum Wellness Fair
DESCRIPTION:The MN Postpartum Wellness Fair is a free\, community-focused event designed to support parents during the postpartum journey. The event connects new and expecting parents with trusted local resources including mental health support\, wellness services\, and family-focused organizations. This welcoming drop-in event creates a space for parents to learn\, ask questions\, and feel supported because no parent should navigate postpartum alone.\nDate: Saturday\, May 16\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM\nLocation: Chanhassen Recreation Center (2310 Coulter Blvd\, Chanhassen\, MN 55317)
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/mn-postpartum-wellness-fair/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T184257Z
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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-7/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T160000
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SUMMARY:Moving Beyond Crisis Training of Trainers - Virtual Rural Training
DESCRIPTION:The Wilder Foundation is now recruiting experienced health care providers\, home visitors\, teachers\, advocates\, parents\, and trainers from RURAL communities of color and indigenous/tribal areas to participate in a VIRTUAL Moving Beyond Crisis Training of Trainers. \nThe cornerstone of the Moving Beyond Crisis Training of Trainers is to ensure providers working with families through the Family\, Friend\, and Neighbor\, licensed and legally unlicensed care delivery method\, are equipped with essential care components to enhance the early childhood development of young children from Black\, Indigenous\, Asian American/Pacific Islander\, Somali\, and Latino (e) communities \nSessions Listed Below: \n\nSession 1: Moving Beyond Crisis Orientation | Wednesday\, May 20th\, 4:00 – 5:00 pm\nSession 2: It’s ALL About Me/ Adverse Childhood Experiences | Thursday\, May 28th\, 5:30 – 7:30 pm\nSession 3: Communicating W/Impact | Wednesday\, June 3rd\, 4:30 – 6:00 pm\nSession 4: Home Visiting with Sensitivity\, Focus\, and Purpose | Wednesday\, June 10th\, 5:30 – 8:30 pm\nSession 5: Culturally Specific Essentials: ‘What We Want You to Know” | Wednesday\, June 17th\, 5:00 -7:00 pm\nSession 6: Culturally Specific Essentials “What We Want You to Know” Part 2 | Thursday\, June 24th\, 5:00 -7:00 pm\n\n 
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/moving-beyond-crisis-training-of-trainers-virtual-rural-training/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T120000
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SUMMARY:Prepare for Rare: Newborn Screening and Genetic Testing ECHO Program
DESCRIPTION:Session Title: Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing \nMinnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council is proud to partner with Stratis Health and the Minnesota Department of Health to offer a new Project ECHO for pediatricians and family medicine providers. “Prepare for Rare: Newborn Screening and Genetic Testing” will prepare clinicians for patients with rare diseases. Diving into the process of the screenings\, talking with families\, connecting with specialists\, and offering informed support to caregivers\, this Project ECHO series will empower providers to give the best care to young patients with a positive newborn screening test. Connect with peer clinicians through what can feel like a daunting process—guiding parents of a newborn through a diagnosis for a condition they’ve likely never heard about. Learn where to find information fast\, discuss complex case examples\, offer valuable insights\, and learn about the incredible resources available within Minnesota. Sessions are eligible for continuing education credits.
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/prepare-for-rare-newborn-screening-and-genetic-testing-echo-program/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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SUMMARY:MHCP Obstetric Coding Changes
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Department of Human Services will host informational meetings to educate providers on the upcoming coding changes. They invite you to attend a meeting on Thursday\, May 21\, 2026\, from 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM (CT) to learn more. \nAdditional Details: Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP)-enrolled providers can currently bill obstetric services either globally (bundled coding) or by component; however\, the American Medical Association (AMA) is eliminating the global CPT codes effective Jan. 1\, 2027. Providers have until Dec. 31\, 2026\, to access the global codes. \nGlobal codes bundle all prenatal visits\, delivery\, and postpartum care into a single claim. Under the new system\, each phase of care — prenatal\, labor management\, delivery\, and postpartum — will be billed separately as services are provided. The Minnesota Department of Human Services will follow updated billing guidance from the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG).
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/mhcp-obstetric-coding-changes/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000
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SUMMARY:Hypertension: Understanding early warning signs and when to seek care
DESCRIPTION:Learn to spot the early signs and find out when exactly to get help with your blood pressure. The goal of the in-person training\, co-hosted by the Birth Equity Community Council and Minnesota Family Home Visiting Coalition\, is safety and action with an emphasis on recognizing urgency\, making decisions\, and advocating for care without requiring expertise. The session will be facilitated by Certified Nurse Midwife\, Dr. Diane Banigo\, also author of All About Gods Love\, owner of Ignited Faces of Beauty and co-founder of Igniting Power of Women\, where she serves as a social architect and perinatal consultant. \nThis event will be hosted at the Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub St. Paul.
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/hypertension-understanding-early-warning-signs-and-when-to-seek-care/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T121500
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SUMMARY:Perinatal Substance Use ECHO: Strong Roots Mom Power Model
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-strong-roots-mom-power-model/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
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SUMMARY:The Walk for Child Loss
DESCRIPTION:Save the date and register for The Child Loss Foundation’s annual 5K walk/run\, open to all in person or virtually. Invite friends and family\, start a team\, and walk in honor of a child gone too soon. This family-friendly event brings individuals together to remember and raise critical funds so the Child Loss Foundation (a merger of Faith’s Lodge & The BeliEve Foundation) can continue providing resources\, connection\, and guidance to grieving parents nationwide. \nTime: Event begins at 9:00 AM | Walk begins at 10:00 AM \nLocation: East Medicine Lake Park\, 1740 E. Medicine Lake Blvd\, Plymouth\, MN 55441
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/the-walk-for-child-loss/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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