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SUMMARY:Syphilis\, Congenital Syphilis\, and HIV in Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:The Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center (MATEC) is hosting an upcoming webinar on syphilis\, congenital syphilis\, and HIV in Minnesota. Dr. Nick Lehnertz\, MD\, MPH\, MSH (MDH Medical Epidemiologist) will present. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nProvide an overview of syphilis\, including what it is\, Minnesota state reporting rules\, CDC surveillance definitions\, clinical stages\, and disease transmission.\nDescribe the epidemiology of syphilis and congenital syphilis in Minnesota\, including co-infection with HIV.\nReview current syphilis and congenital syphilis testing and treatment recommendations\, and HIV screening recommendations.\nProvide recommendations regarding the Bicillin L-A® shortage\, and other resources for health care professionals.\n\nWho should attend?\nThis webinar is intended for health care professionals\, allied health professionals\, public health professionals\, and anyone strategically placed to influence the HIV and syphilis syndemic. \nDate & Time: November 4\, 2026\, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm CDT \nLocation: Virtual
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/syphilis-congenital-syphilis-and-hiv-in-minnesota/
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SUMMARY:2026 Duluth Birth and Baby Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Duluth Birth and Baby Fair has created community\, connected professionals and supported new families since 2007 at bi-annual birth fairs. The Birth and Baby Fair is a free community event that connects families to local prenatal\, birth and postpartum professionals through face to face interactions at vendor tables\, in-person workshops on the day of the event and take-home education in our free participant Welcome Bags. \n  \nDate: November 7\, 2026 \nLocation: Lincoln Park Middle School\, 3215 W 3rd St\, Duluth\, MN\, 55806
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/2026-duluth-birth-and-baby-fair/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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SUMMARY:2026 Fall Lactation Summit
DESCRIPTION:Register for the Northeast Regional Fall Lactation Summit! \nDate & Time: November 12\, 2026\, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm CDT \nLocation: Cloquet Forestry Center\, 175 University Rd\, Cloquet\, MN 55720 \nCost: Free
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/2026-fall-lactation-summit/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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SUMMARY:Management of Maternal Obstetric Complications
DESCRIPTION:This multidisciplinary conference\, hosted by Allina Health\, will address care of the medically complex pregnant patient. We aim to equip obstetric providers with tools to identify conditions and provide management options to help reduce or prevent complications. Topics will consist of the current trends including updated cardiovascular classifications including NSTEMI and arrhythmias\, accreta spectrum\, post-partum hemorrhage\, risks associated with multiples\, diabetes\, sepsis\, genetic testing\, and more. \nDate & Time: November 13\, 2026\, from 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM \nLocation: Sheraton Hotel\, Bloomington\, MN
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/management-of-maternal-obstetric-complications/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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SUMMARY:Introduction to CUES
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to CUES is a training developed by Futures Without Violence that addresses intimate partner violence in home visiting and family support programs. This training introduces CUES—confidentiality\, universal education\, empowerment\, and support—an evidence-based and trauma-informed intervention for family home visiting staff. This training is intended for new home visitors and home visitors who have not previously attended a CUES or Connected Parents Connected Kids training. \nDate & Time: November 17\, 2026\, from 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM CT
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/introduction-to-cues-2/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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SUMMARY:Vaccine Advocacy Training for Family Home Visitors
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) family home visiting section is partnering with the vaccine-preventable disease section to offer confident vaccine conversations training for home visitors. This training will support individuals who already have trusted relationships with communities and focuses on navigating vaccine conversations with empathy and curiosity\, honoring individual autonomy while providing accurate and evidence-based information\, building connection and responding confidently to questions and concerns\, and promoting trusted vaccine resources that families can rely on. \nBeyond vaccines\, participants leave with communication techniques that can be applied to many challenging health discussions. By strengthening the skills of trusted professionals across Minnesota\, this training helps expand a statewide network of trusted voices who are equipped to address misinformation\, foster informed decision-making\, and support healthier communities through respectful\, relationship-centered communication. \nDate & Time: November 18\, 2026\, from 1:00 – 2:30 pm CDT \nLocation: Virtual \nThis session will not be recorded.
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/vaccine-advocacy-training-session-1/
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