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October 8, 2025

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We are Hiring!
Honoring Star Legacy: IPPE Giveaway!
Apply to Serve on the Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition Board of Directors
2025 Perinatal Improvement Summit
Obstetrical Hemorrhage COL
Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day

We are Hiring!

Join MNPQC’s dedicated team working to improve perinatal care and outcomes for families in Minnesota. We are currently hiring for two positions:

Community Engagement Coordinator: Seeking a passionate and dedicated individual with excellent communication skills, experience in community engagement, and a deep commitment to promoting maternal and infant health.

Program Coordinator: Provides the operational backbone for MNPQC’s quality improvement programs, including statewide Initiatives, Communities of Learning (COLs), Sprints, and ECHOs aligned with AIM bundles and other perinatal priorities.

Apply by October 31! 

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Honoring Star Legacy: IPPE Giveaway!

To celebrate our Outstanding Community Organization Award recipient, Star Legacy Foundation, MNPQC will be raffling two free IPPE Certifications for healthcare professionals at the Perinatal Improvement Summit.

The International Partnership for Perinatal Excellence (IPPE) is a Star Legacy project dedicated to raising care standards for families and babies. The certification recognizes professionals who lead, educate, and innovate in perinatal health, ensuring every family receives exceptional care beyond traditional expectations.

Stop by the IPPE table at the Summit to learn more and enter the raffle!

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Apply to Serve on the Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition Board of Directors

The Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition serves local and cultural breastfeeding coalitions across Minnesota, and their membership includes lactation professionals, healthcare and public health professionals, government and non-profit organizations, researchers, and others who are interested in topics related to breastfeeding and human lactation.

Members of the Board of Directors agree to serve a two-year term, attend monthly board meetings, and join at least one subcommittee. Board members can expect to spend 5 to 10 hours per month on MBC work. MBC is currently seeking applications for Secretary, Treasurer-Elect, and Directors-at-Large, and you do not need to be a lactation professional to apply.

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2025 Perinatal Improvement Summit

We are officially less than a month away, and we can’t wait to see you!

The MNPQC’s 2025 Perinatal Improvement Summit provides an “All Teach, All Learn” opportunity for education, resources, and expertise sharing with a space to make connections across disciplines, hospitals, and statewide geography as we work to improve perinatal health outcomes and experiences for our Minnesota families.

Don’t forget, registration closes on October 20. Secure your spot today!

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Obstetrical Hemorrhage COL

There’s still time to register for MNPQC’s Obstetrical Hemorrhage Community of Learning (COL)! This quality improvement program brings together hospital teams across Minnesota to enhance preparedness for obstetric hemorrhage through training, standardized protocols, and shared resources.

Registration is open until the in-person orientation on October 27!

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Resources

Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day

Did you know that over 75% of domestic violence survivors confide in their healthcare providers about their experiences? Join us in recognizing Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day (HCADV Day), a national day of awareness and action celebrated every year on the second Wednesday of October. Sponsored by FUTURES Without Violence, HCADV Day highlights the vital link between domestic violence and health. Let’s unite healthcare providers and advocates to support survivors and enhance prevention efforts because domestic violence is a healthcare issue.
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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, a time for us to recognize and support the families who experience perinatal loss, and a time to remember the babies who are no longer here with us. During this month, we recognize the work being done by the March of Dimes to honor those who’ve experienced loss and provide resources for families facing unthinkable challenges and struggling with unimaginable loss to find hope, answers, and a sense of community.
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