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May 8, 2025

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Thank You Stratis Health
Stop By Our Table at Conferences this May!
Research Participation Opportunity: Understanding How Providers and Staff in Hospitals and Clinics Report Neglect to CPS
LINK ECHO Series Session 3
Naloxone Sprint: Session 3- Hearing MN Community-Driven Solutions
Resources

Thank You Stratis Health

We are proud to announce that Stratis Health has awarded us a grant to support the continued growth of the Linking Identification & Navigation for Perinatal Mental Health & Substance Use Care (LINK) Initiative. We are deeply grateful for their partnership and commitment to advancing maternal health across Minnesota.

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Stop By Our Table at Conferences this May!

Are you attending National ACOG’s Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting on May 16-18 in Minneapolis? Or are you attending the Minnesota Hospital Association’s 2025 Spring Innovation Forum on May 21-22 in Brooklyn Park? We will have a table at both events – make sure to stop by and say hi!

Research Participation Opportunity: Understanding How Providers and Staff in Hospitals and Clinics Report Neglect to CPS

The University of Minnesota School of Public Health is conducting a study to understand more about how healthcare providers and staff at major pediatric hospitals and clinics in the Twin Cities metro area decide to report neglect to Child Protective Services (CPS).

Participation in the study involves a 60-minute audio-recorded Zoom interview. Participants will be compensated for their time and effort with a $50 gift card.

If you are interested in learning more, contact Susan Mason (the Study Principal Investigator) by email at smmason@umn.edu.


LINK ECHO Series Session 3

On May 27, MNPQC’s LINK ECHO Series continues with a panel-style session featuring representatives from two different Minnesota counties, discussing variation in local processes, approaches to collaboration with perinatal and behavioral health systems, and strategies to support families affected by substance use. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how child welfare intersects with recovery efforts and hear examples of innovative practices across the state.

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Naloxone Sprint: Session 3- Hearing MN Community-Driven Solutions

Join MNPQC for the third session of the Naloxone Access and Integration Sprint on May 13 as we highlight community-led efforts to address opioid overdose prevention across Minnesota. This session will feature the Steve Rummler Hope Network, sharing insights into their statewide initiatives. Attendees will also explore opportunities to collaborate with existing community programs and enhance local impact.

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Resources

Wilder AABC Gentle Postpartum Recovery Project

Are you a Minnesota Doula committed to helping pregnant high-risk BIPOC mothers? Wilder African American Babies Coalition and Projects invites you to partner with them to provide free essential meal support to high-risk pregnant and postpartum BIPOC mothers in the Twin Cities area. Register today for one of the virtual monthly Doula Info Sessions.
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Nubian Moms

Nubian Moms is a program under Healthy Black Pregnancies designed to provide social support, care navigation, and access to resources to Black women throughout their perinatal journeys (before, during, and after pregnancy). Nubian Moms program exists because Black women experience more stress-related complications related to obstetric racism and other social determinants of health during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Evidence shows that support through their journey helps.
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