February 2026 - 2nd Edition |
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Call for Summit Breakout Proposals - 2 Weeks Left!
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We’re Hiring a Director of Development!
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MNPQC is Recruiting Participants for a Patient Experience Survey
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CDC Seeking Public Input on Updates to the Maternal Mortality Review Process
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Step Up Together Quarterly Community Debriefs Virtual Sessions
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Honoring National Caregivers Day with Doulas of Duluth
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Call for Summit Breakout Proposals - 2 Weeks Left! |
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MNPQC is accepting speaker proposals for breakout sessions at the 2026 Perinatal Improvement Summit. Do you have insights or experience that could inspire and inform others interested in perinatal healthcare? Contribute to a diverse, multidisciplinary audience dedicated to advancing perinatal health and improving outcomes for families across Minnesota. We are seeking presentations on a wide range of topics that advance perinatal health care. This is an excellent opportunity to present your insights and innovations. Proposal deadline: March 6, 2026.
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We’re Hiring a Director of Development! |
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As a nonprofit organization, MNPQC is committed to building sustainable funding to support and grow our quality improvement work. This newly created leadership role will be responsible for building fundraising systems and processes from the ground up while leading all development efforts. The Director of Development will play a key role in donor engagement, major gifts, and foundation funding. Application deadline: February 27, 2026.
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MNPQC is Recruiting Participants for a Patient Experience Survey |
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Are you a Minnesotan who has experienced substance use during pregnancy in the last 5 years? If so, we want to hear from you! Share your pregnancy experience through an anonymous online survey. How to Participate: To determine eligibility, please complete the following screening questionnaire below. If eligible, you can expect to receive an email with the official survey link within 1-2 business days. Eligible respondents who successfully complete the survey will receive a $20 gift card.
Organizations: Are you interested in sharing this survey with the individuals you serve? For more information, please contact qi@minnesotaperinatal.org.
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CDC Seeking Public Input on Updates to the Maternal Mortality Review Process |
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The CDC is updating its process for collecting and reviewing data through the Maternal Mortality Review Information Application (MMRIA) and is currently accepting public comments. MMRIA is used by Maternal Mortality Review Committees to compile information from multiple sources, review pregnancy-related deaths, and identify opportunities for prevention. Feedback on these updates helps ensure the process remains useful, efficient, and effective in improving maternal health outcomes. Deadline to submit comments: March 16, 2026.
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Step Up Together Quarterly Community Debriefs Virtual Sessions |
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Join the Quarterly Community Debriefs through Step Up Together, a program focused on safety, resource-sharing, and collaborative teamwork for professionals in perinatal care. Developed by Primary Maternity Care, a service design and consulting firm that partners with health systems and other stakeholders to strengthen maternity care, the program will equip teams with practical tools to improve care delivery.
These virtual, 60-minute debrief sessions are open to anyone in perinatal care interested in learning from real-world emergency drill scenarios. Each debrief features one clinical case from the Step Up Together Drill Kit Library, followed by a structured debrief. |
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Honoring National Caregivers Day with Doulas of Duluth |
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February 20, 2026, marks National Caregivers Day, recognizing caregivers across our nation and in Minnesota who support pregnant women, infants, and families with complex needs. Doulas are non-clinical professionals who provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
One local example is Doulas of Duluth. Founded in 2019, this growing team works to build a diverse, sustainable birth doula workforce and expand access to doula services in the Duluth community. MNPQC appreciates the work of Doulas of Duluth and recognizes all caregivers for the essential support they provide. |
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