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SUMMARY:Understanding Intimate Partner Violence and Health
DESCRIPTION:This learning opportunity from the Minnesota Department of Health is part of a four-session webinar series focused on Confidentiality\, Universal Education + Empowerment\, Support (CUES) Intervention. CUES is an evidence-based intervention for addressing intimate partner violence in health settings. Patients receive information about available resources without requiring them to disclose. This universal education approach gives victim/survivors the freedom to decide if\, when\, and how they choose to share their stories with others. \nASL interpretation and captioning will be provided for all webinars. \nAll webinars will be recorded and made available to view on the MDH website. \nSession #1 Presenters: Cory Cole (Minnesota Department of Health)\, Meggie Royer (Violence Free Minnesota)\, and Rachael McGraw (Minnesota Department of Health) \nDescription: Join this session to develop a deeper understanding of how intimate partner violence impacts health outcomes for survivors. Presenters will give an overview of the types of intimate partner violence\, and the clinical manifestations healthcare providers may see. Get up to date on the best available data and resources on intimate partner violence in Minnesota. \nDate & Time: September 1\, 2026 from 12:00 1:30 pm \nLocation: Virtual
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/mdh-cues-webinar-session-1/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T143000
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SUMMARY:Community of Learning: Perinatal Mental Health Conditions in the Outpatient Setting Session 2
DESCRIPTION:This six-part Community of Learning (CoL) series\, offered by the AIM TA Center and the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health\, will support the effective implementation of the AIM Perinatal Mental Health Conditions (PMHC) Patient Safety Bundle with a focus on obstetric and other maternal health providers in the outpatient setting. The bundle helps healthcare leaders create systems for recognizing and responding to mental health conditions in pregnancy and during the postpartum period. The CoL will center those with lived experience and underscore the importance of implementation of clinical practice guidelines. Over the course of six 90-minute sessions\, participants will receive knowledge and tools to develop their own quality improvement (QI) activities to improve mental health outcomes\, including an understanding of HEDIS outpatient perinatal depression performance measures\, the unbundling of maternity care\, and potential partnership with insurers and Medicaid managed care. Each 60 minute CoL session will be followed by a optional 30 minute office hour with the PCMMH and AIM TA Center staff. \nSession 2: Implementing the AIM PMHC Bundle in Outpatient Obstetric Clinics\nDate: September 8\, 2026\, at 1 PM CT\nThis session will focus on the practical implementation of the AIM Perinatal Mental Health Conditions Patient Safety Bundle within outpatient obstetric clinics\, including validated screening tools\, referral network development\, telepsychiatry consultation\, and safety planning. Participants will examine common barriers faced by obstetric clinics and review scalable approaches to integrating behavioral health services across diverse care settings. \nSession 3: Centering Families and Communities: The Mother-Infant Dyad\nDate: October 13\, 2026\, at 1 PM CT\nThis session will explore community-based settings and services such as the comprehensive Maternity Care Center (cMCC) framework being adopted by Federally Qualified Health Care Centers and the role of the non-clinical workforce\, including certified peer support specialists\, community health workers\, and doulas. Participants will also hear about the benefits of addressing maternal and infant well-being together through dyadic care support groups that build confidence and skills and support mother-baby resilience. \nSession 4: Payment Reform and Partnering with Health Plans\nDate: November 10\, 2026\, at 1 PM CT\nThis session examines emerging opportunities created by the transition away from bundled maternity payments and the implementation of new CPT maternity care codes beginning in 2027. Participants will explore how payment reform can strengthen maternal mental health screening\, treatment\, and follow-up\, as well as opportunities for collaboration with Medicaid managed care organizations and commercial health plans. \nSession 5: Quality Measurement\, HEDIS\, and Medicaid Accountability\nDate: December 8\, 2026\, at 1 PM CT\nMeasurement drives improvement. Participants will review current HEDIS prenatal and postpartum depression screening measures\, state performance variation\, and opportunities to strengthen data collection and reporting. Participants will gain practical insight into leveraging screening\, claims\, and quality dashboard data to support continuous quality improvement initiatives. \nSession 6: State Policy\, Rural Access\, and Scaling Change\nDate: January 12\, 2027\, at 1 PM CT\nThe final session will focus on translating improvement efforts into sustainable systems change. The session will highlight policy strategies that have successfully expanded maternal mental health services\, including in rural and underserved communities. The session concludes with a capstone planning activity in which participants will use state report cards\, county-level risk maps\, claims and HEDIS data\, and AIM assessments to identify actionable clinical and policy strategies for implementation in their own states and organizations.
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/community-of-learning-perinatal-mental-health-conditions-in-the-outpatient-setting-2/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260814T170414Z
CREATED:20260814T163709Z
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SUMMARY:Caring for American Indian and Alaska Native Youth: What Health Care Providers Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health; U of M Medical School\, Center for American Indian and Minority Health. This one webinar is a part of a 9 part series and will focus on Native maternal health- history\, current day\, best practices. \nAudience: Targeted towards a non-Native provider/clinician audience\, however applicable to anyone who works in healthcare who supports Native children and their families. \n  \nDate & Time: September 9\, 2026\, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm \nLocation: Virtual
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/caring-for-american-indian-and-alaska-native-youth/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260807T173832Z
CREATED:20260807T173832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T173832Z
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SUMMARY:The Weave West Virginia Model: Strengthening Statewide Responses to Substance Use and Mental Health Coercion in Intimate Partner Violence
DESCRIPTION:Substance use and mental health coercion are common yet often overlooked tactics of intimate partner violence that can undermine survivors’ safety\, health\, and access to care. Addressing these intersecting issues requires coordinated\, cross-system responses that bring together domestic violence\, behavioral health\, healthcare\, and community partners. \nWeave West Virginia is an innovative statewide initiative designed to strengthen collaboration across systems\, expand access to survivor-centered services\, and improve health\, well-being\, and safety for survivors and their families \nIn this session\, participants will learn about the Weave West Virginia model\, including its statewide partnerships\, implementation strategies\, successes\, and lessons learned. Presenters will share practical approaches for developing multidisciplinary collaborations\, integrating survivor-centered practices across systems\, and strengthening coordinated responses to substance use and mental health coercion\, including strategies to improve care for pregnant and postpartum survivors. \nDate & Time: September 9\, 2026\, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm CDT \nLocation: Virtual
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/the-weave-west-virginia-model/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260427T192858Z
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SUMMARY:Black Maternal Health Conference and Training Institute
DESCRIPTION:Founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA)\, the Black Maternal Health Conference and Training InstituteTM (BMHC26) is the official\, global assembly for Black Maternal health\, equity\, scholarship\, innovation\, policy\, and advocacy work\, projects\, practice\, and initiatives. BMHC26 centers Black people\, clinicians\, professionals\, practitioners\, and advocates; and welcomes ALL maternal\, perinatal\, and reproductive health equity stakeholders who are seeking to develop professionally\, learn\, and network. \nDate: September 10-12\, 2026 \nLocation: Atlanta\, Georgia
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/black-maternal-health-conference-and-training-institute/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204503Z
CREATED:20260403T204503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T204503Z
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SUMMARY:Perinatal Education ECHO Series: Hypertension
DESCRIPTION:The MNPQC Perinatal Education ECHO Series is a free\, virtual learning opportunity designed for those passionate about improving care for perinatal health conditions. The series is open to healthcare professionals\, behavioral health professionals\, social workers\, public health professionals\, and community organizations across Minnesota who want to learn more about addressing perinatal health outcomes. Through case presentations and interactive discussions\, participants gain practical tools\, share insights\, and learn from peers and experts across disciplines. Together\, we explore a wide range of topics to identify ways to improve outcomes for mothers and their families. \nJoin us on Thursdays from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM!
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/perinatal-education-echo-series-hypertension/
CATEGORIES:MNPQC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260814T165607Z
CREATED:20260814T165607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T165607Z
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SUMMARY:CUES 101: Applying a Universal Screening Approach to Violence Prevention in Health Settings
DESCRIPTION:This learning opportunity from the Minnesota Department of Health is part of a four-session webinar series focused on Confidentiality\, Universal Education + Empowerment\, Support (CUES) Intervention. CUES is an evidence-based intervention for addressing intimate partner violence in health settings. Patients receive information about available resources without requiring them to disclose. This universal education approach gives victim/survivors the freedom to decide if\, when\, and how they choose to share their stories with others. \nASL interpretation and captioning will be provided for all webinars. \nAll webinars will be recorded and made available to view on the MDH website. \nSession #2 Presenters:  Dylan Daniels (Indian Health Board of Minneapolis\, Inc.) and Julia Tindell (Minnesota Department of Health) \nDescription: Survivors of intimate partner violence say they want health providers to listen without judgment\, offer information and support\, and not push for disclosures. This webinar will equip health professionals to provide trauma-informed education and support to victims and survivors using the evidence-based CUES (Confidentiality\, Universal Education + Empowerment\, & Support) Intervention. \nDate & Time: September 10\, 2026 from 12:00 1:00 pm \nLocation: Virtual
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/mdh-cues-webinar-session-2/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260807T171257Z
CREATED:20260807T171257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T171257Z
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SUMMARY:Reproductive Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment ECHO Program: Sleep Strategies in the Perinatal Time
DESCRIPTION:Sagent Behavioral Health in partnership with Project ECHO will be hosting a monthly learning series dedicated to reproductive mental health. Each session will feature expert-led discussions spanning both psychiatry and therapy\, with a focus on timely\, clinically relevant topics across the reproductive mental health spectrum. \nSession #1: Sleep Strategies in the Perinatal Time \nDate & Time: September 10\, 2026\, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm CDT
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/sagent-behavioral-health-echo-9-10/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T133322Z
CREATED:20260522T133322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T133322Z
UID:10000878-1789048800-1789052400@mnpqc.org
SUMMARY:Leveraging System Strengths to Solve Capacity Gaps in Limited-Resource Environments Session 3
DESCRIPTION:This four-part Community of Learning (CoL) series\, Leveraging System Strengths to Solve Capacity Gaps in Limited-Resource Environments\, examines how leadership\, networks\, flexibility\, and collaboration can equip AIM participating facilities operating in limited-resource environments to implement AIM patient safety bundles (PSB). The CoL will focus on how system strengths can be leveraged to address many of the current challenges\, including competing priorities and limited capacity\, the solo champion reality\, and how small denominators make traditional data analysis a challenge. \nTogether\, they will explore strategies for staff support\, customized bundle rollout\, and data utilization for QI in low-volume settings. Each session features insights from AIM entities and participating hospitals\, offering real-world strategies to strengthen systems for sustainable change: \n\nSession 1: From Solo Champion to System Catalyst: Leading Change in Limited-Resource Perinatal Care Setting | Thursday\, May 21\, 2026\, at 2:00 PM CT\nSession 2: Meeting Facilities Where They Are: Considerations for Customizing PSB Implementation | Thursday\, July 23\, 2026\, at 2:00 PM CT\nSession 3: The Power of Connection: Scaling Maternal Care Through Partnerships | Thursday\, September 10\, 2026\, at 2:00 PM CT\nSession 4: Strategies for data utilization in low-volume settings | Thursday\, October 15\, 2026\, at 2:00 PM CT
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/leveraging-system-strengths-to-solve-capacity-gaps-in-limited-resource-environments-session-3/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T132845Z
CREATED:20260508T132845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T132845Z
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SUMMARY:Paternal Perinatal Mental Health: Yes\, It's a Thing and What to Do About It
DESCRIPTION:This training will focus on Paternal Perinatal Mental Health. \nIn this course participants will receive key information regarding paternal perinatal mental health with an emphasis on psychosocial dynamics and evidence-based interventions with fathers. Psychotherapists\, medical providers\, and allied birth professionals will gain valuable knowledge of the key psychological\, interpersonal\, and systems-level factors related to fathers as they navigate the “dude-to-dad” transition. Participants will learn to apply father-sensitive approaches to psychotherapy\, screening\, case conceptualization\, and treatment planning with fathers. \nLearning Objectives: During this course participants will gain foundational knowledge about the psychology of early fatherhood with an emphasis on the father’s role in his family system and involvement with his infant. \n\n\n\n1. Describe key myths and facts regarding fathers’ mental health during the perinatal period \n2. List appropriate screening and assessment instruments when working with dads \n3. Apply key clinical interventions related to assertive communication\, self-care\, and relationship hygiene with new and expectant fathers.
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/paternal-perinatal-mental-health-yes-its-a-thing-and-what-to-do-about-it/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTSTAMP:20260708T164945Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Black and Brown Birthing Summit
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for the 2026 Annual Black and Brown Birthing Summit hosted by Wilder’s African American Babies Coalition & Projects (AABC). \nDate: September 16-17\, 2026
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/2026-annual-black-and-brown-birthing-summit/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTSTAMP:20260728T194249Z
CREATED:20260728T194222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T194249Z
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SUMMARY:6th Annual Maternal Health Promotion Institute: Cultural Safety in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Indian Health Board for the 6th Annual Maternal Health Promotion Institute. The institute will also combine the 2026 Tribal Health Webinar Series to highlight Cultural Safety in Healthcare to support Indigenous birthing people and families. On the first day\, participants will build a foundation to understand what cultural safety is and explore how it can be implemented in healthcare systems. On the second day\, participants will hear from a speaker as well as a panel of Indigenous providers. \nDate & Time: September 16-17\, 2026 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM CT
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/6th-annual-maternal-health-promotion-institute-cultural-safety-in-healthcare/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T113000
DTSTAMP:20260708T164150Z
CREATED:20260708T164150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T164150Z
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SUMMARY:Ridgeview's Breastfeeding Class
DESCRIPTION:The goal of Ridgeview’s Breastfeeding Class is to help expectant moms prepare for successful breastfeeding. The cost for this class is $40. \nDate & Time: September 16\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM- 11:30 AM \nLocation: Community Auditorium – Ridgeview Medical Center | Waconia\, MN \n 
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/ridgeviews-breastfeeding-class-3/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T131500
DTSTAMP:20260807T160936Z
CREATED:20260807T160903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T160936Z
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SUMMARY:Perinatal Substance Use ECHO: Pregnancy Wraparound Care for Rapid Methadone Stabilization in Hospital Setting and Linkage to Opioid Treatment Programs
DESCRIPTION:The Perinatal Substance Use ECHO program from Hennepin Healthcare provides virtual 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. The goal of this ECHO Series is to develop standardized treatment approaches for perinatal substance use care that will allow for statewide standardization of best practices for all birthing patients affected by substance use and substance use disorders. \nSession Presenter: Vania Rudolf\, MD\, MPH\, FAAFP\, DFASAM \nDate: September 16\, 2026\, from 12:15 – 1:15 pm CDT \nLocation: Virtual
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/hh-perinatal-substance-use-echo-pregnancy-wraparound-care/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260807T162754Z
CREATED:20260807T162754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T162754Z
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Levels of Care: Treating Severe Maternal Mental Health Conditions
DESCRIPTION:Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance is offering a 4-part webinar series in Fall 2026 designed specifically for healthcare and mental health providers\, public health professionals\, policymakers\, and people with lived experience in their role as advocates. \nWebinar Dates: \n\nSeptember 17\, 2026\nOctober 15\, 2026\nNovember 19\, 2026\nDecember 17\, 2026\n\nAbout this Session on September 17\, 2026\, from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT: \nIntermediate Levels of Care (ILOCs) are short-term programs designed to treat individuals who are experiencing severe maternal mental health conditions. These programs include Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs). The United States has approximately 50 specialized ILOCs that provide care to pregnant and postpartum patients experiencing severe mental health conditions. In this webinar\, experts will provide an overview of perinatal ILOCs\, who should be referred to them\, and how treatment and recovery are achieved in these specialized programs.
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/mmhla-webinar-series-session-1/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173702Z
CREATED:20260713T171343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T173702Z
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SUMMARY:Rural Improving Maternal & Perinatal Access\, Care\, and Teamwork (IMPACT) Sprint Session 1
DESCRIPTION:The MNPQC Rural Improving Maternal & Perinatal Access\, Care\, and Teamwork (IMPACT) Sprint brings together multidisciplinary individuals from rural and critical access hospitals to strengthen obstetric emergency readiness through evidence-based practices\, shared learning\, and quality improvement. Guided by the AIM’s Obstetric Emergency Readiness Resource Kit\, participants will gain practical tools and strategies to improve recognition\, response\, communication\, and transfer processes while building sustainable systems that support safe\, respectful\, and high-quality maternity care close to home. \nSession 1: Foundations of Obstetric Emergency Readiness\nDate: September 17\, 2026\, at 12 PM CT\nThis opening session will dive into the AIM Obstetric Emergency Readiness Resource Toolkit\, outlining the 5 R’s\, defining key components of readiness\, and assessing facility-level current-state readiness. The session will focus on the challenges unique to rural settings and provide actionable strategies for navigating staffing and transfer capacity issues\, communities without access to maternity care\, and low-volume delivery settings. \nSession 2: Recognition & Early Warning Systems\nDate: October 15\, 2026\, at 12 PM CT\nRecognition of obstetrical emergencies is a key component of quality care. This session will discuss maternal early warning criteria (MEWS/MEWT)\, recommended escalation pathways\, and provide strategies to implement documentation and communication triggers. Through this discussion\, participants will be provided with actionable strategies to improve emergency recognition and response\, especially within Emergency Department settings. \nSession 3: Team Roles\, Communication & Drills\nDate: November 12\, 2026\, at 12 PM CT\nThis session will explore strategies to strengthen team coordination through clearly defined roles\, structured communication tools such as prebriefs\, huddles\, and debriefs\, as well as low-dose\, high-frequency simulation practices that build confidence and readiness. Participants will identify opportunities to improve role clarity within their own teams and engage in interactive activities designed to practice coordinated emergency response in a supportive learning environment. \nSession 4: Hemorrhage Readiness: Supplies & Systems\nDate: December 17\, 2026\, at 12 PM CT\nThis session will focus on strategies for standardizing hemorrhage readiness through organized hemorrhage carts\, timely access to first- and second-line medications and blood products\, and the use of checklists and visual aids to support clinical decision-making during emergencies. Participants will review practical examples from established quality improvement initiatives\, discuss approaches to optimizing supply organization within their own settings\, and collaborate on tools that promote consistent\, reliable emergency preparedness. \nSession 5: Response & Transfer Coordination\nDate: January 14\, 2027\, at 12 PM CT\nThis session will highlight evidence-informed strategies for the initial stabilization of obstetric hemorrhage\, hypertensive emergencies\, and sepsis\, while emphasizing structured communication and standardized transfer workflows. Participants will examine best practices for collaborating with emergency medical services (EMS) and referral centers\, and work together to develop practical tools—such as transfer checklists and transfer packets—that promote safe\, efficient transitions of care for pregnant and postpartum patients. \nSession 6: Sustainability\, Data\, & Culture\nDate: February 11\, 2027\, at 12 PM CT\nThis session will have participants examine approaches to measuring readiness through process and outcome measures\, fostering a culture of learning through structured debriefing\, and integrating evidence-based practices into routine care. Through shared learning and reflection\, teams will discuss lessons learned from their quality improvement work and identify strategies to sustain meaningful improvements in their organizations.
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/rural-improving-maternal-perinatal-access-care-and-teamwork-impact-sprint-session-1/
CATEGORIES:MNPQC Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260605T141516Z
CREATED:20260605T141516Z
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SUMMARY:Daisy Day
DESCRIPTION:Part of Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Minnesota’s (PPSM) mission includes increasing community awareness about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. \nPerinatal mental health disorders are the most common complication of childbearing\, and research indicates that 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men will experience a perinatal mental health condition.  \nJoin PPSM again this year for Daisy Day\, happening on Saturday\, September 19th\, 2026. Help raise funds for PPSM while enjoying a family-fun community event you won’t want to miss!  \nLocation: Blackhawk Park in Eagan\, MN.‍ ‍
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/daisy-day/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T165834Z
UID:10000964-1790078400-1790082000@mnpqc.org
SUMMARY:Integrating CUES into Health Settings and Advocacy Programs
DESCRIPTION:This learning opportunity from the Minnesota Department of Health is part of a four-session webinar series focused on Confidentiality\, Universal Education + Empowerment\, Support (CUES) Intervention. CUES is an evidence-based intervention for addressing intimate partner violence in health settings. Patients receive information about available resources without requiring them to disclose. This universal education approach gives victim/survivors the freedom to decide if\, when\, and how they choose to share their stories with others. \nASL interpretation and captioning will be provided for all webinars. \nAll webinars will be recorded and made available to view on the MDH website. \nSession #3 Presenters: Dylan Daniels (Indian Health Board of Minneapolis\, Inc.) and Ash Wirth-Petrik (Violence Free Minnesota) \nDescription: The CUES Intervention is most effective when it is integrated into a health system’s routine workflows and implemented in close collaboration with domestic violence advocacy programs. This webinar will focus on concrete strategies to increase support for and adoption of CUES within clinics and other health systems. It will also explore the importance of collaboration with advocacy programs\, especially when disclosures happen. \nDate & Time: September 22\, 2026 from 12:00 1:00 pm \nLocation: Virtual
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/mdh-cues-webinar-session-3/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T131500
DTSTAMP:20260814T162455Z
CREATED:20260814T162455Z
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UID:10000958-1790165700-1790169300@mnpqc.org
SUMMARY:Perinatal Substance Use ECHO: Addressing Stigma
DESCRIPTION:The Perinatal Substance Use ECHO program from Hennepin Healthcare provides virtual 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. The goal of this ECHO Series is to develop standardized treatment approaches for perinatal substance use care that will allow for statewide standardization of best practices for all birthing patients affected by substance use and substance use disorders. \nDate: September 23\, 2026\, from 12:15 – 1:15 pm CDT \nLocation: Virtual
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/perinatal-substance-use-echo-addressing-stigma/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204755Z
CREATED:20260403T204755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T204755Z
UID:10000852-1790251200-1790254800@mnpqc.org
SUMMARY:Perinatal Education ECHO Series: Hemorrhage
DESCRIPTION:The MNPQC Perinatal Education ECHO Series is a free\, virtual learning opportunity designed for those passionate about improving care for perinatal health conditions. The series is open to healthcare professionals\, behavioral health professionals\, social workers\, public health professionals\, and community organizations across Minnesota who want to learn more about addressing perinatal health outcomes. Through case presentations and interactive discussions\, participants gain practical tools\, share insights\, and learn from peers and experts across disciplines. Together\, we explore a wide range of topics to identify ways to improve outcomes for mothers and their families. \nJoin us on Thursdays from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM!
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/perinatal-education-echo-series-hemorrhage/
CATEGORIES:MNPQC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T113000
DTSTAMP:20260708T162626Z
CREATED:20260708T162626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T162626Z
UID:10000906-1790501400-1790508600@mnpqc.org
SUMMARY:The Climb (Postpartum Support International)
DESCRIPTION:Let’s CLIMB together out of Perinatal Mental Health Disorders & onto recovery! \nDate & Time: September 27\, 2026\, from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM \nLocation: Bunker Hills Regional Park in Andover\, MN
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/the-climb-postpartum-support-international/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTSTAMP:20251030T205256Z
CREATED:20251030T205256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T205256Z
UID:10000754-1790640000-1790726399@mnpqc.org
SUMMARY:2026 Many Faces of Community Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:Location: Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center \nDescription: Save the Date for the 2026 Many Faces of Community Health Conference. More details coming soon.
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/2026-many-faces-of-community-health-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conferences,State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260814T170149Z
CREATED:20260814T170149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T170149Z
UID:10000965-1790683200-1790686800@mnpqc.org
SUMMARY:8 Dimensions of Wellness
DESCRIPTION:This learning opportunity from the Minnesota Department of Health is part of a four-session webinar series focused on Confidentiality\, Universal Education + Empowerment\, Support (CUES) Intervention. CUES is an evidence-based intervention for addressing intimate partner violence in health settings. Patients receive information about available resources without requiring them to disclose. This universal education approach gives victim/survivors the freedom to decide if\, when\, and how they choose to share their stories with others. \nASL interpretation and captioning will be provided for all webinars. \nAll webinars will be recorded and made available to view on the MDH website. \nSession #4 Presenters: Jenilee Telander and Wil Sampson-Bernstrom (Minnesota Department of Health\, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Program) \nDescription: Overall wellness is shaped by multiple dimensions\, each influencing mental health. These eight key dimensions—emotional\, spiritual\, intellectual\, physical\, environmental\, financial\, occupational\, and social—are deeply interconnected. By understanding how they interact\, professionals and advocates can better support themselves and those around them. \nDate & Time: September 29\, 2026 from 12:00 1:00 pm \nLocation: Virtual
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/mdh-cues-webinar-session-4/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260814T171507Z
CREATED:20260728T200028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T171507Z
UID:10000928-1790685000-1790694000@mnpqc.org
SUMMARY:Annual Prenatal-to-3 Research to Policy Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join policymakers\, researchers\, and leaders from across the country for our annual virtual Research to Policy Summit. This Summit will present listeners with a broader look at state progress over the past decade and will explore how the prenatal-to-3 policy landscape changed from 2016 to 2026\, what helped states move policies forward\, and where opportunities remain. \nDate & Time: September 29\, 2026\, from 12:30 – 2:00 pm CST
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/annual-prenatal-to-3-research-to-policy-summit/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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