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Initiative Status:

Date and Duration: May 2026 – December 2026

Perinatal Education ECHO Series

Purpose

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.

Goals & Objectives

1. Foster an environment where multidisciplinary professionals across Minnesota can collaborate, share knowledge, and build relationships to improve perinatal and infant health outcomes.

2. Provide practical, evidence-based tools and resources that can be utilized by professionals across disciplines to support Minnesota families during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.

3. Respond to emerging and evolving perinatal and infant health topics by providing timely, relevant education that reflects best practices and community needs across Minnesota.

 

Session Details


May 21, 2026: ECHO Kickoff

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June 4, 2026: Substance Use

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August 6, 2026: Substance Use

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September 10, 2026: Hypertension

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September 24, 2026: Hemorrhage

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October 8, 2026: Infant Health

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November 5, 2026: Hypertension

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December 3, 2026: Hemorrhage

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Toolkit


Our toolkits provide targeted resources specific to each QI program, offering essential materials to support healthcare teams in achieving improvement goals.

MNPQC’s Quality Improvement Programs were developed with support and guidance from hospital teams and professional faculty throughout the state of Minnesota. The contents do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by our partners.

Project Echo

Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a virtual model that supports shared learning and collaboration across diverse care settings. In our perinatal work, the ECHO structure allows us to extend education beyond traditional quality improvement programs and reach a broader, multidisciplinary audience involved in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. Sessions follow the ECHO model of “all teach-all learn” with brief expert-led didactics paired with interactive discussion and real-world application, creating space for dialogue across clinical, public health, and community perspectives. By offering regularly scheduled, accessible sessions and intentionally revisiting high-priority perinatal topics while remaining flexible to emerging needs, the ECHO approach strengthens engagement, reinforces learning over time, and supports a connected perinatal workforce.