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SUMMARY:Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care Training
DESCRIPTION:Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Minnesota (PPSM) is hosting this in-person Postpartum Support International (PSI) training on October 7-8\, 2026\, in Duluth\, MN. \nThis two-day course\, taught by expert and engaging faculty\, uses a thorough\, evidence-based curriculum designed for psychiatrists\, nurses\, physicians\, social workers\, mental health providers\, childbirth professionals\, social support providers\, and anyone interested in building skills for assessing and treating perinatal mood disorders. Your registration includes a training manual\, handouts\, and certification of continuing education credits. \nContinuing education credits are available for Physician CMEs\, Nurses\, Psychologists\, Social Workers\, Counselors\, and Occupational Therapists. \nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the challenges faced when identifying and treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.\nDescribe the symptoms and understand the differential diagnosis of prenatal and postpartum depression\, anxiety\, panic disorder\, OCD\, PTSD\, bipolar disorders\, and psychosis.\nDiscuss psychopharmacology as it relates to pregnancy\, postpartum\, and lactation.\nAssess prenatal and postpartum risk factors.\nAssess for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.\nIdentify treatment options for perinatal mood disorders (PMDs).\nDiscuss breastfeeding and PMDs.\nDevelop psychosocial and self-help treatment plans as well as appropriate\npsychotherapy techniques and alternative therapies.\nState appropriate psychotherapy modalities.\nIndicate the consequences of untreated PMDs.\nDiscuss the effects and consequences on partners.\nIdentify social support\, legislative changes\, and community resources\, including how to set up support groups and offer social support.\nDiscuss cultural differences and PMDs.\nDiscuss spirituality and PMDs.\n\nFlyer: PSI Trainings Provided By PPSM 2026 \nScholarships are available to help offset some of the training costs. Apply here.
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/perinatal-mood-disorders-components-of-care-training/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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SUMMARY:Perinatal Education ECHO Series: Infant Health
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-infant-health/
CATEGORIES:MNPQC Events
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SUMMARY:Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy Training
DESCRIPTION:Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Minnesota (PPSM) is hosting this in-person Postpartum Support International (PSI) training on October 9\, 2026\, in Duluth\, MN. \nPSI’s Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy Training is an evidence-based curriculum designed for mental health and psychotherapy providers who have previously completed at least fourteen hours of perinatal mental health training. This advanced training covers differential diagnosis\, evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches\, and advanced therapeutic issues. It combines expert presentation with case studies\, group discussion\, and practical examples of treatment approaches. This course or an equivalent six-hour advanced training course is a prerequisite for the Perinatal Mental Health Certification in the mental health/psychotherapy specialty. Registration includes a training binder and continuing education credits. \nContinuing education credits are available for Nurses\, Psychologists\, Social Workers\, Counselors\, and Occupational Therapists. \nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand diagnostic coding related to perinatal mental health (PMH)\nDiscuss evidence-based therapeutic approaches for PMH\nDiscuss grief and loss related to PMH\nDescribe evidence-based psychotherapeutic tools to address symptoms in PMH\n\nFlyer: PSI Trainings Provided By PPSM 2026 \nScholarships are available to help offset some of the training costs. Apply here.
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/advanced-perinatal-mental-health-psychotherapy-training/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
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SUMMARY:Star Legacy Foundation: 2026 Family Summit
DESCRIPTION:Star Legacy Foundation is hosting its 2026 Family Summit\, a virtual gathering for families who have experienced perinatal loss\, designed to provide connection\, understanding\, and compassionate support. This event offers a safe space to hear from grief experts\, learn about resources to support healing and hope\, and find comfort in a community that truly understands. Families can also participate in a heartfelt memorial to honor and remember their babies. \nDate: October 10\, 2026
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/star-legacy-foundation-2026-family-summit/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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SUMMARY:Leveraging System Strengths to Solve Capacity Gaps in Limited-Resource Environments Session 4
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-4/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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SUMMARY:I Am Still Here Summit
DESCRIPTION:For women turning lived experience into leadership\, advocacy\, and lasting change. You’re invited to the 2026 MoMMAs Voices Summit! This gathering was created for women whose lives were changed by pregnancy\, birth\, postpartum complications\, infant loss\, or maternal health trauma. Registration is now open\, and early bird pricing is available for a limited time. Throughout the Summit\, you’ll move between structured learning\, facilitated discussion\, reflection\, and meaningful connection. \nYou can expect: \n\nLeadership and advocacy workshops\nGuided conversations with women who understand this journey\nPractical tools for sharing your story safely and effectively\nOpportunities to strengthen relationships across the maternal health community\nDedicated time for reflection\, learning\, and growth\nSpace to connect with purpose — without pressure\nEvery element of the Summit is intentionally designed to support both personal growth and collective impact.\n\nDate: October 25-27\, 2026 \nLocation: Denton\, Texas
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/i-am-still-here-summit/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029
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SUMMARY:Minnesota American Indian Health & Research Workforce Development Summit Registration
DESCRIPTION:Bringing together Tribal leaders and UMN leaders\, healthcare professionals\, researchers\, students\, and community partners to address long-standing American Indian health and research workforce needs across Minnesota. \nDates: October 27–28\, 2026\nLocation: Grand Casino Hinckley\, Hinckley\, MN
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/minnesota-american-indian-health-research-workforce-development-summit-registration/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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SUMMARY:2026 Perinatal Improvement Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Perinatal Quality Collaborative’s 2026 Perinatal Improvement Summit offers an “All Teach\, All Learn” environment to share knowledge\, resources\, and expertise while building connections across disciplines and communities. This year’s theme\, Uniting to Advance Perinatal Health\, highlights collaboration among clinicians\, doulas\, nurses\, advocates\, community organizations\, public health professionals\, and families. Join us on October 27\, 2026\, at the Minneapolis Marriott West for engaging presentations and meaningful conversations aimed at improving outcomes for Minnesota families.
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/2026-perinatal-improvement-summit/
CATEGORIES:MNPQC Events
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