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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-2/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T120000
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Alliance For Patient Safety (MAPS) Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:During a recent MAPS Caring Safety Tour\, participants visited Northland Medical Center to see how high-reliability practices are embedded into everyday care from imaging and tiered saftey huddles to interdisciplinary bedside rounding and surgical team coordination. \nThis interactive Lunch & Learn will invite participants to: \n\nIdentify key high-reliability practices observed at Northland Medical Center\, including huddles\, rounding\, and frontline-driven solutions.\nDescribe how consistent\, everyday behaviors — such as closing the loop\, simplifying reporting\, and interdisciplinary collaboration — contribute to a strong safety culture.\nApply insights from Tour Fellow reflections to identify one or two practices that could be adapted within your own setting.
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/minnesota-alliance-for-patient-safety-maps-lunch-learn/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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SUMMARY:Perinatal Substance Use ECHO: Alcohol Use Disorder 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-alcohol-use-disorder-in-pregnancy/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T012129Z
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SUMMARY:Perinatal HIV in Minnesota: Creating Opportunities for Education\, Support and Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for Perinatal HIV in Minnesota: Creating Opportunities for Education\, Support and Advocacy\, which will take place on Thursday\, April 9\, from 9-10 a.m. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of HIV in Minnesota\, including current recommendations for HIV testing during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Participants will learn about the importance of U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable) and its role in reducing stigma and supporting disclosure. The webinar will also review updated infant feeding guidelines for people living with HIV\, with guidance on how to best support parents in informed\, patient-centered decision-making. In addition\, attendees will be introduced to statewide resources available to support women living with HIV and their caregivers. Contact Carole Kelnhofer (carole.kelnhofer@state.mn.us) with questions.
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/perinatal-hiv-in-minnesota-creating-opportunities-for-education-support-and-advocacy/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T160000
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SUMMARY:Honoring Sexual Assault Awareness Month by Advocating for Survivor Services and Prevention
DESCRIPTION:The National Alliance to End Sexual Violence is hosting a webinar for survivors\, advocates\, and organizations who care about ending sexual violence. The goal of the webinar is to equip participants with a variety of information\, such as data\, planning meetings with policymakers\, and advocacy and policy basics.
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/honoring-sexual-assault-awareness-month-by-advocating-for-survivor-services-and-prevention/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T150000
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CREATED:20260313T141801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T141916Z
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SUMMARY:Rooted in Justice and Joy - Black Maternal Health Week Celebration
DESCRIPTION:African American Babies Coalition (AABC) would like to encourage you to mark your calendars for another phenomenal Black Maternal Health Week Celebration.\n\nThe theme for this year is “ROOTED IN JUSTICE AND JOY\,” and AABC anticipates some great speakers\, panel discussions\, and interactive vision-sharing activities amongst the amazing attendees. To celebrate Black Maternal Health Week\, join AABC on Monday\, April 13\, 2026\, from 10 AM – 3 PM at the Wilder Center (451 N. Lexington Pkwy).
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/rooted-in-justice-and-joy-black-maternal-health-week-celebration/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
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SUMMARY:NAPSW 50th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:NAPSW presents a clinical conference every year; one of the largest gatherings of Perinatal Social Workers from across the United States and Canada. NAPSW supports the unique experience of perinatal social workers and facilitates connections among this outstanding group of professionals. We hope you will join us to learn many aspects of perinatal care from social work experts as well as other professionals. It is an excellent opportunity to meet perinatal colleagues\, make valuable contacts\, and earn CEUs.  NAPSW rotates the conference location to provide everyone a chance to attend\, and presents an entirely virtual conference every other year.
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/napsw-50th-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,National Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418
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SUMMARY:AWHONN MN Section's 27th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join The AWHONN (Association of Women’s Health\, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses) MN Section for their 27th annual conference on April 16-17\, 2026\, in Oakdale\, MN. Don’t miss this opportunity to further your career\, enhance your skills\, and spend some time getting to know your colleagues outside the workplace. Join AWHONN MN for two days packed with education\, networking\, food\, and FUN! \nAWHONN MN Section is a growing community of nurses interested in the issues of women and newborns.
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/awhonn-mn-sections-27th-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,State Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T181857Z
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SUMMARY:North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics & Gynecology (NASPOG) 2026 Biennial Conference
DESCRIPTION:North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynecology (NASPOG) invites you to join its first-ever virtual conference on April 16–18\, 2026. \nGuided by the theme Curiosity\, Collaboration\, and Community: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Reproductive Health Equity\, this event will showcase emerging research\, innovative strategies\, and collaborative approaches to advancing equity in reproductive and mental health care. The fully virtual format is designed to increase accessibility—removing travel costs\, expanding participation across regions and time zones\, and providing flexible access to both live sessions and on-demand recordings. Wherever you are\, you can connect\, contribute\, and learn alongside a community of scientists\, clinicians\, and health professionals
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/north-american-society-for-psychosocial-obstetrics-gynecology-naspog-2026-biennial-conference/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T220617
CREATED:20260417T155039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T155106Z
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SUMMARY:Maternal Substance Use Disorders 101
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to recognize and effectively respond to substance use concerns during pregnancy\, early parenthood\, and with the birthing parent/child dyad. Considerations related to treatment and supporting the parent-child relationship will be discussed. The training is designed for providers\, administrators\, and public health employees\, though all are welcome. \nDate & Time: April 20\, 2026 | 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM CT
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/maternal-substance-use-disorders-101/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T220617
CREATED:20260220T012421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T012421Z
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SUMMARY:12th Annual Changemaker Event
DESCRIPTION:The Changemakers Event\, is our largest fundraiser of the year and one of the most sought-after spring events in Central Iowa. It is an uplifting and inspi­ra­tional oppor­tunity to celebrate babies saved while raising awareness and funds to support the mission of Healthy Birth Day\, Inc.\, the nonprofit that created the Count the Kicks still­birth prevention program. \nEvery Spring more than 1\,000 Change­makers from across the country gather to celebrate the impact of our mission while helping to propel forward our work to improve birth outcomes for tens of thousands of moms and babies around the county. This event\, and the support of Changemakers like you\, accelerates progress on stillbirth prevention. There is no doubt that your generosity is WORKING.
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/12th-annual-changemaker-event/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T130000
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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-6/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T130000
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CREATED:20250627T190737Z
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SUMMARY:OBH COL Virtual Action Period Calls (APC)
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, hospital teams across Minnesota participating in MNPQC’s Obstetrical Hemorrhage Community of Learning (COL) meet virtually to share progress\, address challenges\, and collaborate with hospital teams across the state and content experts.
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/obh-col-virtual-action-period-calls-apc-5/
CATEGORIES:MNPQC Events,Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T131500
DTSTAMP:20260502T220617
CREATED:20260211T183803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T181246Z
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SUMMARY:Perinatal Substance Use ECHO: Lessons from Culturally-Attuned In-Home Treatment for Parents
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/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T220617
CREATED:20260417T154050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T154128Z
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SUMMARY:ACOG Foundation: Journal Club
DESCRIPTION:Join ACOG Foundation on April 28\, 2026\, from 10:00-11:00 AM\, for an engaging Journal Club webinar to explore and critically appraise the article “A Perinatal Psychiatry Access Program to Address Rural and Medically Underserved Populations Using Telemedicine.” This session will explore how innovative telehealth models are transforming access to mental health care for pregnant and postpartum individuals in resource-limited settings. \nParticipants will gain insight into the structure and implementation of perinatal psychiatry access programs\, including provider-to-provider consultation\, care coordination\, and training components. They will examine the program’s impact on improving clinical capacity\, reducing disparities in maternal mental health care\, and addressing barriers faced by rural and underserved populations. The discussion will also highlight practical considerations for adopting similar models in diverse healthcare systems\, including technological\, logistical\, and policy-related challenges. \nPlease read the article ahead of time to get the most out of this Journal Club discussion. Article: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12905-025-03561-1
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/acog-foundation-journal-club/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T220617
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SUMMARY:Plans of Safe Care (POSC) Sprint Session #1
DESCRIPTION:This free\, educational sprint aims to support all communities that work with Plans of Safe Care (POSC) in improving implementation and cross-sector collaboration. This sprint offers the opportunity to explore strategies\, implementation approaches\, and policy considerations through presentations by experts in the field. Through discussion and collaboration\, this sprint seeks to identify opportunities and practical steps to improve the efficiency of POSC workflows by bringing all POSC stakeholders into a unique shared learning space. \nSession 1: Plans of Safe Care (POSC) 101: The Landscape of POSC in Minnesota\n \nBy the end of this session\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand the purpose and core components of POSC\nUnderstand how POSC intersects with Family Care Plans\nGain clarity on what POSC specifically means in Minnesota
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/plans-of-safe-care-posc-sprint-session-1/
CATEGORIES:MNPQC Events
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