August 2025 |
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Inside this edition:
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Jess's Story: A Minnesota Mom Shares Her Birth Experience
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The Perinatal Improvement Summit is Now Accepting Poster Presentations!
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Postpartum Patient Experience Survey
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Feedback Requested From Mental Health & Substance Use Providers
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LINK ECHO Series Session 7 (8/25)
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Obstetrical Hemorrhage COL – Launching September 2025
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2025 Perinatal Improvement Summit - October 28th
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Perinatal Mental Health Training Database & Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition
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Jess's Story: A Minnesota Mom Shares Her Birth Experience |
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MNPQC is proud to share our first Minnesota family perspective story, inspired by the CDC’s Hear Her campaign. In this powerful video, Jess, a mother of two, opens up about her traumatic birth and postpartum experience. Her story highlights the critical importance of healthcare providers listening with empathy and truly understanding the patient’s perspective. |
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The Perinatal Improvement Summit is Now Accepting Poster Presentations! |
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MNPQC is excited to invite perinatal professionals to share their research, insights, and best practices through poster presentations at our 2025 Perinatal Improvement Summit: Connecting Communities, Enhancing Outcomes on October 28, 2025, at the Minneapolis Marriott West.
Please submit your abstract by September 1st. |
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Postpartum Patient Experience Survey |
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MNPQC is currently collecting Postpartum Patient Experience Surveys on Navigating Perinatal Healthcare with Substance Use Disorder in Minnesota. We seek responses from individuals 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. Available in English, Spanish, Hmong, and Somali. |
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Feedback Requested From Mental Health & Substance Use Providers |
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The Minnesota Supreme Court Council on Child Protection and Maltreatment Prevention requests feedback from mental health and substance use providers to identify ways of improving the current child protection system and prevent maltreatment. You can view the full e-memo from the Minnesota Department of Human Services HERE.
The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete and closes on Monday, August 18, 2025. |
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LINK ECHO Series Session 7 (8/25) |
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Guest speaker, Tolu Odebunmi, MBBS, MPH, will review current recommendations for screening perinatal mental health concerns, including depression and anxiety, during pregnancy and postpartum. Participants will learn the optimal timing for screenings at key touchpoints like prenatal visits and pediatric follow-ups, aligning with national guidelines. The session will also discuss strategies for integrating screening into workflows to improve care continuity for birthing individuals and their families. |
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Obstetrical Hemorrhage COL – Launching September 2025 |
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This initiative aims to enhance the number of Minnesota birthing facilities equipped with the training, standardized protocols, and resources necessary for the effective identification, prevention, and management of obstetric hemorrhage. The focus will be on communities most impacted by maternal health disparities. Through collaborative learning, the program will foster improved continuity in clinical practices and protocols, promoting equitable care delivery.
Virtual Orientation: September 24
Duration: September 2025 - April 2026 |
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2025 Perinatal Improvement Summit - October 28th |
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This year's theme — Connecting Communities, Enhancing Outcomes — emphasizes our dedication to bringing together multidisciplinary professionals across Minnesota to foster meaningful improvements in perinatal health. Let’s unite, share insights, and create a lasting impact!
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Perinatal Mental Health Training Database |
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This searchable database is designed for aspiring and current health care professionals seeking perinatal mental health training to enhance their support for patients. They recognize the challenges of working in health care, so they have compiled a list of mental health resources for professionals. |
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Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition |
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During National Breastfeeding Month, we want to highlight the Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition. This coalition is a collection of lactation advocates and professionals dedicated to a single mission: Working collaboratively to create environments where breastfeeding is valued and supported to achieve natural infant feeding equity in all Minnesota communities. |
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