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JANUARY 2025

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Inside This Edition

LINK Initiative – Open Enrollment for all MN Hospitals!
Postpartum Patient Experience Survey
Kunsche Award Nominations
Upcoming MNPQC Events
Domestic Violence and CDC Resources

Open Enrollment for all MN Hospitals!

The LINK Initiative brings together hospital teams in a collaborative effort to address the interconnected challenges of mental health and substance use disorders in perinatal care. By fostering shared learning and leveraging evidence-based strategies, the initiative aims to enhance screening, care coordination, and referrals for pregnant and postpartum individuals. Participants benefit from a supportive network of peers, quality improvement education, and resources to implement meaningful changes. 

Get Involved

Postpartum Patient Experience Survey

We are currently collecting survey responses on Navigating Perinatal Healthcare with Substance Use Disorder in Minnesota. We seek responses from Minnesota residents who have been pregnant in the past 5 years while using drugs or alcohol, though those who did not are also welcome. The anonymous survey takes 15-20 minutes to complete, and participants can receive a $20 gift card. The survey is available in English, Spanish, Hmong, and Somali.

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Kunsche Award

This award is presented annually to an exceptional member of the perinatal healthcare community in recognition of their outstanding contributions, dedication, and commitment to advancing the field. For over 20 years, this prestigious award has honored individuals who embody our mission and drive meaningful progress in perinatal care. Deadline 1/31.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

March 18, 2025

Justice in Public Health: From Pain to Podcast to Policy: A Journey in Black Maternal Health Advocacy

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota School of Public Health In this talk, Brittany shares her path from personal trauma to public advocacy, …
May 27, 2025

Virtual lunch and learn series: The Mental Health Impact Fathers Experience from External Forces

William Moore, CPE, is providing a three-part virtual lunch and learn series on fathers and their role in the family unit. Throughout the series, W…
April 29, 2025

Virtual lunch and learn series: Barriers Father’s Face in Embracing their Role

William Moore, CPE, is providing a three-part virtual lunch and learn series on fathers and their role in the family unit. Throughout the series, W…

Resources

Cornerstone

Cornerstone was founded in 1983 to connect women in crisis due to domestic violence with support and safety. Since then, they’ve become a multifaceted nonprofit with accessible, innovative, and comprehensive services for adults and youth of all genders who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, or crime.
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Hear Her Campaign

Too many people die each year in this country during pregnancy or in the year postpartum. Every death is a tragedy, especially when more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths could be prevented. CDC’s Division of Reproductive Health is committed to healthy pregnancies and deliveries for every person. The Hear Her campaign supports CDC’s efforts to prevent pregnancy-related deaths by sharing potentially life-saving messages about urgent maternal warning signs
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