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SUMMARY:Livestream Violence Free Minnesota 2025 Homicide Report Release
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date – Violence Free Minnesota will be livestreaming the release of its 2025 Homicide Report to honor and remember the lives lost to domestic violence in Minnesota. Access the livestream on Violence Free Minnesota’s Facebook Page. \nDate & Time: October 1\, 2026\, at 10:00 am CDT \nLocation: Virtual
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/livestream-vfmn-2025-homicide-report-release/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T150000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Early Episode Psychosis for Professionals:
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Minnesota for a learning session about causes and symptoms of psychosis\, effective communication strategies\, barriers to treatment\, the NAVIGATE model of recovery\, and other treatment options. This class has been approved by the Board of Social Work to provide 2 CEUs upon completion and meets the continuing education requirement for teachers. \nDate & Time: October 1\, 2026\, from 3:00 – 5:00 pm CDT \nLocation: Virtual
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/understanding-early-episode-psychosis-for-professionals/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T123000
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SUMMARY:Maternal Substance Use Disorders 101
DESCRIPTION:Join this learning session on maternal SUD hosted by the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health and the Colorado Department of Public Health. Learn more about 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: October 5\, 2026\, from 12:30 – 2:00 pm CDT \nLocation: Virtual
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/maternal-substance-use-disorders-101/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T133000
DTSTAMP:20260917T192029Z
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SUMMARY:Maternal Suicide Prevention Strategies
DESCRIPTION:This webinar from the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health\, held at the convergence of Suicide Prevention and Depression Screening Awareness months\, invites obstetric providers\, maternal mental health specialists\, suicide prevention leaders\, and perinatal psychiatrists to advance evidence-based maternal suicide prevention strategies and improve crisis response systems for pregnant and postpartum individuals. \nThe Policy Center will highlight the latest CDC maternal suicide data\, screening\, including identifying suicidality vs. OCD/intrusive thoughts\, non-suicidal self-harm\, and psychosis. The session will address the role of depression as an indicator of suicide risk and treatments\, including a discussion about medications and black box warnings. This webinar will also cover the importance of safety planning versus mandatory reporting to child protective services\, among other topics. \nDate & Time: October 6\, 2026\, from 12:30 – 1:30 pm CDT \nLocation: Virtual
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/maternal-suicide-prevention/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260330T201956Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T160000
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SUMMARY:Perinatal Quality Improvement Chat Series: Testing Change
DESCRIPTION:Join this interactive webinar from the Association of Women’s Health\, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) in their Perinatal Quality Improvement Series\, which introduces the science of small tests of change\, including Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles and other rapid-cycle improvement strategies. Participants will learn how to test changes safely and efficiently\, engage frontline teams in innovation\, and measure impact in real time. \nDate & Time: October 7\, 2026\, from 3:00 – 4:00 pm CDT \nLocation: Virtual \nCost: Free\, offering 1 Nursing contact hour
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/awhonn-chat-series-testing-change/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260925T183712Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Early Episode Psychosis for Families
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Minnesota for a learning session about the signs and symptoms of psychosis\, causes\, treatment options\, and why early intervention is so important. \nDate & Time: October 7\, 2026\, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm CDT \nLocation: Virtual
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/understanding-early-episode-psychosis-for-families/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition 2026 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition in October for two full days of education and networking at the Wilder Center in St. Paul\, Minnesota. Single-day and two-day tickets are available. Meals\, snacks\, and continuing education credits are included. \nThis conference is geared toward anyone with an interest in learning more about breastfeeding and lactation\, including physicians\, midwives\, nurses\, lactation professionals and breastfeeding counselors\, speech-language pathologists\, social workers\, public health professionals\, and so on. \nDates: October 8-9\, 2026 \nLocation: Wilder Center\, 451 Lexington Parkway North\, Saint Paul\, MN 55104
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/breastfeeding-coalition-2026-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260806T173714Z
CREATED:20260403T204858Z
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SUMMARY:Perinatal Education ECHO Series: Congenital Cytomegalovirus
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-congenital-cytomegalovirus/
CATEGORIES:MNPQC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260807T171555Z
CREATED:20260807T171555Z
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SUMMARY:Reproductive Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment ECHO Program: Treating Anxiety During Fertility Treatment and 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 #2: Treating Anxiety During Fertility Treatment and the Perinatal Time \nDate & Time: October 8\, 2026\, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm CDT
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/sagent-behavioral-health-echo-10-8/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T163000
DTSTAMP:20260330T202351Z
CREATED:20260330T202242Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260417T154653Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T113000
DTSTAMP:20260925T185239Z
CREATED:20260925T185239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T185239Z
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SUMMARY:Bridging Peer Support and Clinical Care
DESCRIPTION:Join this free workgroup hosted by Anything Helps Minnesota and Project ECHO to review the role of certified peer recovery support specialists (CPRS) with the goal of better utilization and integration of CPRSs into clinical settings. This workshop will also have local Recovery Community Organizations tabling at the event and ready to talk about collaboration. \nThe intended audience is anyone who identifies as a medical professional\, including but not limited to: social workers\, community health workers\, nurses\, physicians\, behavioral health staff\, LADCs\, emergency room staff\, and healthcare administrators. \nDate & Time: October 12\, 2026\, from 8:30 – 11:30 am CDT \nLocation: Wilder Foundation\, 451 Lexington Parkway N\, St. Paul\, MN 55104
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/bridging-peer-support-and-clinical-care/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T100000
DTSTAMP:20260930T152242Z
CREATED:20260917T184607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T152242Z
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Paid Leave Presentation
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) family home visiting team is partnering with the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to offer a webinar on the Minnesota Paid Leave program. Paid Leave provides nearly every Minnesota worker with paid time off work and job protections when they need to care for themselves or their family. The new program\, which launched January 1\, 2026\, is a powerful tool to improve perinatal care by giving new parents the time\, financial security\, and support needed to recover from childbirth\, bond with their newborn\, and establish healthy routines for parents and children. \nDuring each session\, participants will: \n\nExplore how Paid Leave supports parents and caregivers during the perinatal period.\nHelp family home visitors understand eligibility\, benefits\, and application processes.\nAddress common questions and barriers to accessing Paid Leave.\nEngage family home visitors as trusted messengers for the new program.\n\nDate & Time: October 13\, 2026\, from 9:00 am – 10:00 am CDT \nLocation: Virtual
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/mn-paid-leave-presentation-1/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T140000
DTSTAMP:20261009T180110Z
CREATED:20261009T180110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T180110Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting LGBTQ+ Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar from the National LGBTQ Institute on Intimate Partner Violence\, participants will learn about SOGIE (Sexual Orientation\, Gender Identity\, and Gender Expression)\, inclusive language\, and a deeper understanding of the negative impacts of stigma and oppression on LGBTQ+ survivors of intimate partner violence. LGBTQ+ survivors are less likely to access domestic violence resources due to fears of discrimination and experiences of being turned away from services. Therefore\, participants will learn about best practices for responding to LGBTQ+ survivors\, learn to address identity abuse\, and receive resources. \nDate & Time: October 13\, 2026\, from 12:00 – 2:00 pm CDT \nLocation: Virtual
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/supporting-lgbtq-ipv-survivors/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T143000
DTSTAMP:20260708T161235Z
CREATED:20260708T161033Z
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SUMMARY:Community of Learning: Perinatal Mental Health Conditions in the Outpatient Setting Session 3
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 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-session-3/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260825T190219Z
CREATED:20260825T190219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T190219Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Perinatal Psychiatry: Focus on Treatment Across Pregnancy and the Postpartum
DESCRIPTION:Attend the Virtual Perinatal Psychiatry: Focus on Treatment Across Pregnancy and the Postpartum Conference! This event\, hosted by the Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Academy\, will focus on the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders before\, during\, and after pregnancy. Specialized knowledge is necessary to tailor treatments to events such as pregnancy\, pregnancy planning\, and the postpartum period. Exposure to psychotropic medications and the consequences of untreated psychiatric disorders must be considered when treating pregnant women\, those who may become pregnant during treatment\, and those who are breastfeeding. Up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge is required to help patients and providers collaboratively make treatment decisions. Focused coursework on the understanding\, assessment\, and treatment of psychiatric disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period. \nDate & Time: October 15\, 2026\, from 7:30 am – 3:00 pm CDT \nLocation: Virtual Conference Event \nCost: $424
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/focus-on-treatment-across-pregnancy-and-the-postpartum/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260807T163020Z
CREATED:20260807T163020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T163020Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation with the Experts: SSRIs During Pregnancy and Lactation
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 October 15\, 2026\, from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT: \nSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of antidepressant medications that are used to treat mental health conditions in pregnant and postpartum women. In this webinar\, experts in perinatal mental health will share the latest research on SSRIs during pregnancy and lactation; discuss risks\, benefits\, and efficacy; present a framework for decision-making on the use of SSRIs; and offer clinical insights from the perspectives of obstetrics\, pediatrics\, and psychiatry.
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/mmhla-webinar-series-session-2/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260929T182206Z
CREATED:20260713T171620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T182206Z
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SUMMARY:Rural Improving Maternal & Perinatal Access\, Care\, and Teamwork (IMPACT) Sprint Session 2
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 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: Response & Transfer Coordination\nDate: December 17\, 2026\, 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 5: Hemorrhage Readiness: Supplies & Systems\nDate: January 14\, 2027\, 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 6: Perinatal Mental Health & Substance Use Response\nDate: February 11\, 2027\, at 12 PM CT\nThis session will explore practical approaches for strengthening identification\, consultation\, referral\, and care coordination for patients experiencing perinatal mental health and/or substance use conditions. Participants will learn strategies for leveraging available psychiatric consultation and community resources to support timely and sustainable care in rural settings where specialty care access is limited.
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/rural-improving-maternal-perinatal-access-care-and-teamwork-impact-sprint-session-2/
CATEGORIES:MNPQC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T133434Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000
DTSTAMP:20261015T181500Z
CREATED:20261015T181358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T181500Z
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SUMMARY:Sabathani Community Baby Shower & Maternal Health Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:New and expecting parents are invited to celebrate with the Sabathani Community Center! Enjoy:  \n\nCatered food\, refreshments\, and desserts \nFun games and activities \nRaffle prizes \nBaby items and gift bags \nMaternal health and parenting resources \nOpportunities to connect with other families \n\nThe Community Baby Shower is for people who are pregnant or have a child under age 1\, along with family members\, friends\, and support people. Minnesota residents are preferred. The Maternal Health Resource Fair is meant to connect families with maternal health organizations and community partners offering pregnancy and parenting resources\, education\, and support\, including doulas\, lactation specialists\, midwives\, and more. This year’s event will highlight self-care and safe sleep for moms and babies\, with resources\, activities\, food\, prizes\, and more. \nThese events are brought to the community by Maternal Health Matters\, Way to Grow\, and community partners committed to maternal and infant well-being. \nDate: October 17\, 2026 \nLocation: Sabathani Community Center\, 310 East 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN 55409 \nTime: \n\nThe Resource Fair will be held from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm CDT on the 2nd Floor\nThe Community Baby Shower will be held from 12:00 – 2:00 pm CDT in the Banquet Room\n\nResource Fair Cost: Free and open to the public!
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/sabathani-community-baby-shower-resource-fair-10-17/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T090000
DTSTAMP:20260825T185210Z
CREATED:20260825T185210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T185210Z
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SUMMARY:AWHONN:  Expert Insights\, OB Myth-Busting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Association of Women’s Health\, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) for an interactive review of common beliefs and misconceptions related to fetal monitoring and labor management with AWHONN’s content expert\, Lisa A Miller. \nDate & Time: October 19\, 2026\, from 8:00 – 9:00 am CDT \nLocation: Virtual \nCost: $59.95 for AWHONN Members | $69.95 for nonmembers
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/awhonn-expert-insights-ob-myth-busting/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260828T162214Z
CREATED:20260828T161725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T162214Z
UID:10000976-1792400400-1792422000@mnpqc.org
SUMMARY:Birth Justice Collaborative Fall 2026 Convening
DESCRIPTION:Join the Birth Justice Collaborative\, in partnership with the Minnesota Financial Opportunity Coalition and the Springboard for the Arts\, for the 4th Annual Birth Justice Collaborative Fall Community Convening\, which will offer space for sharing\, learning\, & networking. This event will welcome back Elizabeth Naylor as the keynote speaker\, followed by interactive skill shares featuring practical approaches and experiences from healthcare providers\, community organizations\, and lactation professionals from across the region. \nDate & Time: October 19\, 2026\, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm CDT \nLocation: Minneapolis American Indian Center\, 1530 E Franklin Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN 55404 \nCost: Free
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/birth-justice-collaborative-fall-2026-convening/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T134500
DTSTAMP:20261002T162335Z
CREATED:20261002T162335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T162335Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Mental Health Across the Maternal Health Journey: A Fireside Chat
DESCRIPTION:In the United States\, women are more likely than men to experience serious mental illness or a major depressive episode. Maternal mental health conditions are the most common complication of pregnancy\, experienced by approximately one in five expectant and postpartum women annually. During Managing Mental Health Across the Maternal Health Journey: A Fireside Chat\, the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) will explore the unique mental health challenges women face during preconception\, pregnancy\, and postpartum\, as well as opportunities to support their well-being. \nSpeakers include: \n\nJoanne Armstrong\, MD\, MPH\, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer\, Women’s Health and Genomics\, CVS Health\nKathryn Schubert\, MPP\, CAE\, President & CEO\, SWHR\n\nThis webinar will require a password to join. Please refer to your registration email from Zoom for the password to join. \nPlease note that there may be a delay between when you register for this event and when you receive your approved registration email from Zoom. \nDate & Time: October 20\, 2026\, from 1:00 – 1:45 pm CDT \nLocation: Virtual
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/managing-mental-health-across-the-maternal-health-journey/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T130000
DTSTAMP:20261015T182505Z
CREATED:20261015T182505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T182505Z
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SUMMARY:Perinatal Substance Use Collaboration & Policy Action Map
DESCRIPTION:The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is launching its new Perinatal Substance Use Collaboration & Policy Action Map to support professionals in finding ways for their work to fit within the perinatal substance use system. This special launch webinar will orient listeners to the Action Map and companion resources\, share how the map was developed\, and answer any questions. \nDesigned for people across sectors\, the interactive Action Map can help you: \n\nUnderstand the broader perinatal substance use system.\nSee connections across sectors and areas of work.\nIdentify opportunities to strengthen collaboration.\nExplore evidence-based policy recommendations and resources.\n\nDate & Time: October 21\, 2026\, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm CDT \nLocation: Virtual
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/perinatal-substance-use-collaboration-policy-action-map/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T130000
DTSTAMP:20261015T181936Z
CREATED:20261015T181936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T181936Z
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SUMMARY:IPV and Health Research Roundtable Session on Violence in the United States
DESCRIPTION:The National Health Initiative on Violence and Abuse at FUTURES\, the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Women’s Health and Gender Equity\, and the Bloomberg American Health Initiative at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health invite the public to the start of their 2nd annual nine-part IPV and Health Research Roundtable series on the intersections of intimate partner violence and health. This roundtable series will feature cutting-edge research on topics such as whole-of-society approaches to prevention and support\, maternal health and reproductive justice\, supporting survivors in rural communities\, digital safety\, building the evidence base\, and more. The second roundtable is titled: Violence in the United States – Spotlight on new data from the United States Violence Experiences Survey 2025. \nDate & Time: October 22\, 2026\, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm CDT \nLocation: Virtual
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/ipv-health-research-roundtable-session-2/
CATEGORIES:National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260925T183230Z
CREATED:20260925T183230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T183230Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Crisis Planning for Families
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Minnesota to learn about the warning signs of a crisis\, how to prevent a crisis\, and steps to take during and after a crisis. Caregivers will also learn how to create a crisis plan\, when to call 911 vs. the county crisis team\, and how to advocate for their child after a crisis. \nDate & Time: October 22\, 2026\, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm CDT \nLocation: Virtual
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/mental-health-crisis-planning-for-families/
CATEGORIES:State Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261028
DTSTAMP:20260612T140413Z
CREATED:20260612T140413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T140413Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T190000
DTSTAMP:20260806T171352Z
CREATED:20260806T171205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T171352Z
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SUMMARY:Perinatal Risk & Readiness Community of Learning: In-Person Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Early identification of factors that may affect maternal and infant health\, combined with coordinated\, multidisciplinary care\, is essential to improving outcomes. The Perinatal Risk & Readiness Community of Learning supports labor and delivery teams in strengthening screening\, risk assessment\, and response for commercial nicotine use\, substance use\, intimate partner violence\, and perinatal mental health. Through shared learning and quality improvement\, teams will strengthen care processes\, improve referral pathways\, and build lasting partnerships with community organizations to better support families throughout pregnancy\, birth\, and the postpartum period. \nInterested in Registering? To join this Community of Learning\, please email QI@minnesotaperinatal.org to learn more and start enrollment.
URL:https://mnpqc.org/event/perinatal-risk-readiness-community-of-learning-in-person-kickoff/
CATEGORIES:MNPQC Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029
DTSTAMP:20260612T141455Z
CREATED:20260612T141338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T141455Z
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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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