Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center
Accelerating innovative and evidence-informed interventions that improve maternal health and eliminate maternal health inequities
Join MHLIC to explore innovations in maternal health. Each first and third Thursday of the month, beginning on July 1, 2021, we will host individuals/organizations who are thinking outside the box and shaking things up to improve the health of pregnant people and mothers across the nation. These Innovation Thursday events will last one hour […]
Mental health disorders are the second leading cause of death among new mothers between 43 days and one-year postpartum. Women of color have double the rates of Postpartum Depression, with 38% experiencing PPD, compared to 13 – 19% for all new mothers. Yet Perinatal Mental Health is often omitted from discussions on maternal, fetal, and […]
The National American Indian & Alaska Native PTTC, in collaboration with SAMHSA’s Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center, is holding virtual trainings for prevention specialists to support our Native communities. These monthly trainings will cover topics such as crisis response, creating safe spaces to heal, sexual assault awareness, youth engagement, food sovereignty, etc. We will be sharing resources, and […]
COVID has exposed and exacerbated behavioral health disparities experienced by minority and vulnerable populations, including pregnant and post-partum women, their children, and families. This webinar explores the intersection of COVID, health disparities, and integrated behavioral health care within a maternal child health context. Presenter Rhonda Waller brings more than 25 years of experience in maternal […]
The National American Indian & Alaska Native PTTC, in collaboration with SAMHSA’s Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center, is holding virtual trainings for prevention specialists to support our Native communities. These monthly trainings will cover topics such as crisis response, creating safe spaces to heal, sexual assault awareness, youth engagement, food sovereignty, etc. We will be sharing resources, and encourage peer […]
Mothers are cherished, sacred members of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities, and hold distinct roles of nourishing, teaching, and leading their families. For many, pregnancy can be an […]
Opportunity for Community Input: Maternal Health Equity Public Polling As a key piece to launching the incubator, the Center for Health Justice is seeking input from community members and stakeholders […]
Successfully addressing maternal health mortality requires collaboration among local, state, and federal partners. This webinar will highlight successful partnerships to support women’s health needs in HRSA Region 4 (Alabama, Florida, […]
The Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center will convene nine MHI and six RMOMS awardees for a Learning Institute on Tuesday, April 5 and Wednesday, April 6. This two-day, hybrid (in-person, virtual) event will include peer-led learning sessions, team learning time, and a focus on program sustainability. This event is only open to State MHI […]
Women who live with chronic conditions are at increased risk for experiencing poor birth outcomes, including maternal morbidity and mortality. With resources from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Eugene Washington […]
May 3 and 10, 2:30-4:00 pm ET Join MHLIC and Kim Pevia for a special virtual, two-part series for State MHI and RMOMS teams. In these interactive sessions, you will: Identify mindfulness practices and importance in your work with Indigenous Communities Describe the need for trauma sensitive work Identify tools to help develop resiliency for […]
May 3 and 10, 2:30-4:00 pm ET Join MHLIC and Kim Pevia for a special virtual, two-part series for State MHI and RMOMS teams. In these interactive sessions, you will: Identify mindfulness practices and importance in your work with Indigenous Communities Describe the need for trauma sensitive work Identify tools to help develop resiliency for […]
The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA), Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs (HRSA IEA) in Regions 5, 6, and 7 invite you to a webinar on Addressing Maternal Health […]
Presented in two parts, this webinar series will focus on the impact of social determinants of health, the effects of the pandemic, and improving healthcare clinicians' awareness of trauma-informed care […]
May 31, June 29, June 30 Join MHLIC and RACE for Equity for this three day training on Results Based Facilitation. This is open only to State MHI/RMOMS teams. Results Based Facilitation is a systematic approach to designing and facilitating meetings to help groups move from talk to action by focusing on meeting results and […]
Click the button above to watch the replay. June 16 at 1:00 pm ET, join us for our newest webinar, "Fatherhood Forward," presented in collaboration with Reaching Our Brothers Everywhere […]
May 31, June 29, June 30 Join MHLIC and RACE for Equity for this three day training on Results Based Facilitation. This is open only to State MHI/RMOMS teams. Results Based Facilitation is a systematic approach to designing and facilitating meetings to help groups move from talk to action by focusing on meeting results and […]
July 19 & 20, 12:00-1:30 and 2:30-4:00EST each day BY INVITATION ONLY EVENT Join MHLIC and trainer, Stephanie Evergreen, for this special workshop for State MHI and RMOMS teams. As part of this workshop, Stephanie will use sample data visualizations and highlight what works well and ways to improve, including a focus on qualitative data. […]
July 19 & 20, 12:00-1:30 and 2:30-4:00EST each day BY INVITATION ONLY EVENT Join MHLIC and trainer, Stephanie Evergreen, for this special workshop for State MHI and RMOMS teams. As part of this workshop, Stephanie will use sample data visualizations and highlight what works well and ways to improve, including a focus on qualitative data. […]
Join the HRSA Office of Global Health, in collaboration with our Maternal and Child Health Bureau and the HHS Office of Women’s Health, as well as the World Health Organization […]
Replay Now Available: Day 1, Day 2 This two-day, virtual training will be open for teams of maternal health professionals. The curriculum presents an evidence-based intervention, CUES, which stands for […]
Replay Now Available: Day 1, Day 2 This two-day, virtual training will be open for teams of maternal health professionals. The curriculum presents an evidence-based intervention, CUES, which stands for […]
Our goal is that the Symposium will continue to grow into a trusted, evidence-driven, and community-centered space for maternal health professionals and others invested in the well-being of families to connect, recharge, and to advance maternal health equity in the communities in which they serve and support.
Storytelling as Qualitative Data for Advancing Maternal Health Equity We welcome anyone who is interested or part of the maternal health community to attend either one or both sessions to […]
Storytelling as Qualitative Data for Advancing Maternal Health Equity We welcome anyone who is interested or part of the maternal health community to attend either one or both sessions to […]
Join Montana Obstetrics & Maternal Support (MOMS) October 14th as Drs. Donald Warne and Annie Belcourt present on “Indigenous Health Policy” and “The Impact of Poverty on Indigenous Health” in […]
Keynote speaker: Jaime Slaughter-Acey, PhD, Associate Professor, Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Minnesota School of Public Health HealthPartners Institute is excited to launch a Pregnancy and Child […]
Join the Institute for Medicaid Innovation and Every Mother Counts in an engaging and interactive virtual learning series that will provide a roadmap to explore next steps for collaboration and […]
Join Montana Obstetrics & Maternal Support (MOMS) November 16th as Drs. Annie Belcourt and Donald Warne present on “Integrating Traditional and Modern Medicine" and "Challenges in American Indian Health Professions […]
Kayden X. Coleman is a transgender dad of two young daughters. He will share his experiences as a Black, gay transgender man navigating medical spaces throughout his pregnancy and childbirth. […]
Participants will have a better understanding of what it means to culturally adapt/transform training and program models for diverse communities as well as how to best support this work. They […]
The Health Resources and Services Administration Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs (HRSA IEA), in partnership with the South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH), invites you to Integrating Maternal […]
The 6th session of the Every Step of the Way through the 1,000 days Continuity of Care webinar series, will discuss the Recommendation 6 of CoC in Breastfeeding Support Blueprint, […]
Please join Region 4 OASH to share and discuss effective strategies implemented and resources available to address perinatal maternal and mental health in pregnant people, specifically understanding the relationship between […]
The Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center will convene 18 MHI and select RMOMS awardees for a Learning Institute from Tuesday, April 11 to Thursday, April 13, 2023. This two-day in-person event will include community-building, peer-led learning and exchange sessions, and a focus on applicable knowledge and skills. This year, MHLIC will offer a Leadership […]
Objectives 1. Describe appropriate universal screening, referral, and treatment for substance use disorder in pregnancy. 2. Understand what a Plan of Safe Care includes, where to locate resources, and how […]
MULTI-DAY EVENT This training will take place on Tuesday May 2, 9, 16 and Monday May 22. Each session is from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm ET via Zoom. This […]
Objectives: Learn different state and local approaches to implementing plans of safe care and connecting families to appropriate services Discuss interdisciplinary approaches to optimize plan of safe care implementation Highlight […]
Both sessions are full. A recording will be available after each session. In this two-part session, participants will learn evidence-based best practices for addressing social needs for maternal health and […]
Session 1 - Watch the Replay Session 2 - Watch the Replay In this two-part session, participants will learn evidence-based best practices for addressing social needs for maternal health and […]
Purpose: To share examples and provide opportunities to discuss use of storytelling, specifically digital storytelling for use in advancing maternal health equity. What is Community of Practice? A collective learning opportunity for those in the MHLIC Designed to share stories about their experiences, successes, and challenges in maternal health Organic and fluid discussions that encourage […]
Data Visualization Workshop with Stephanie Evergreen July 19 & 20, 2023; 10:30a - 2:30p ET each day We are excited to offer a data visualization workshop with Stephanie Evergreen, July […]
Purpose: To share examples and provide opportunities to discuss use of storytelling, specifically digital storytelling for use in advancing maternal health equity. What is Community of Practice? A collective learning opportunity for those in the MHLIC Designed to share stories about their experiences, successes, and challenges in maternal health Organic and fluid discussions that encourage […]
The Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center (MHLIC) will host the 4th annual National Maternal Health Innovation Symposium August 2-3, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In-person attendance is full, but there […]
The Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center (MHLIC) will host the 4th annual National Maternal Health Innovation Symposium August 2-3, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In-person attendance is full, but there […]
Presenters Sherie Lou Santos, Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs Angela Snyder, Georgia Health Policy Center Zachary Epps, Race for Equity Impacting maternal health inequities requires systemic change. Policies […]
THIS IS A MULTI-DAY EVENT: August 29 & 30, 2023 at 10:00 am ET each day MHLIC is pleased to partner with The Center of Excellence for Children’s Behavioral Health […]
Purpose: To share examples and provide opportunities to discuss use of storytelling, specifically digital storytelling for use in advancing maternal health equity. What is Community of Practice? A collective learning opportunity for those in the MHLIC Designed to share stories about their experiences, successes, and challenges in maternal health Organic and fluid discussions that encourage […]
A discussion on clinical approaches for supporting families with the updated CDC guidelines on Breastfeeding and HIV. Click the button to view the recording. Presented by Reaching our Sisters Everywhere […]
Purpose: To share examples and provide opportunities to discuss use of storytelling, specifically digital storytelling for use in advancing maternal health equity. What is Community of Practice? A collective learning […]
In this webinar, experts will share research, lived experience, and clinical practice with the perinatal mental health experiences of disabled people and recommended strategies to support their perinatal mental health […]
Let’s work together to build a future where the U.S. celebrates the healthiest moms and babies in the world. Learn how you can be part of achieving this important goal […]
Presented by MHLIC and the National Healthy Start Association Watch the recording! https://youtu.be/FCFweKempGw Come learn about the evolution of AIM CCI and the experience of extending AIM bundles to community […]
In Person and Online Date and Time(s): Tuesday November 28th In-person: 5-7 pm ET (in-person); 5-5:30 Refreshments served -UNC School of Social Work Virtual (and In-person): 5:30-7 pm ET Description […]
Webinar Click here to watch Presented by Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance Audience: Maternal health professionals This webinar will provide a state of the states in terms of resources for […]
Postponed State MHI Measurement Community of Practice meetings Postponed new date TBA Cohort 3 register here Calling all State MHI evaluators, epidemiologists, data analysts! This State MHI Measurement Community of […]
Online (20 hours) February 6, 8, 13 & 15, 2024 Note: There are two different facilitation courses offered to the new MHIs. You will choose one or the other. ToP […]
Watch the Replay In this webinar, you will learn about resources care teams and new parents can utilize to improve communication and streamline health care experiences before, during, and after […]
State MHI Measurement Community of Practice meetings Cohort 2: Thu, February 22, 11-12:30PM EST, calendar invite sent Calling all State MHI evaluators, epidemiologists, data analysts! This State MHI Measurement Community […]
Feb. 29, March 7 & 19 12:30-4:30 Presenter: Race for Equity Join our dynamic leadership development and certification program designed to empower participants with the skills and knowledge needed to […]
“Birthing-Friendly” is a designation to describe high-quality maternity care and was launched by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in the fall of 2023. To earn the designation, […]
Online (20 hours) Prerequisite: ToP Facilitation/Action Planning April 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2024 11:00-4:00 ET Audience This course is for those with primary responsibility for facilitating the Maternal Health […]
Part of the Maternal Health Equity Series presented by ROSE and MHLIC April 10, 2024 1-2 pm ET Presenter: Montrece McNeill Ransom, JD, MPH, ACC, BCC We all—no matter our background, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, race—have a fundamental need to feel a sense of belonging. Belonging is tied to living a life […]
Part of the Maternal Health Equity Series Presented by ROSE and MHLIC Presenter: Amelia Psmythe Seger Learning to be anti-racist is a journey. It can be awkward at first to […]
May 1 & 2, 2024 We are excited to offer a data visualization workshop with Stephanie Evergreen (https://stephanieevergreen.com/), May 1 & 2, 1:00pm-4:15pm EST, each day, with a 15-minute break in between. […]
May 1 & 2, 2024 We are excited to offer a data visualization workshop with Stephanie Evergreen (https://stephanieevergreen.com/), May 1 & 2, 1:00pm-4:15pm EST, each day, with a 15-minute break in between. […]
Part of the ROSE/MHLIC Maternal Health Equity Series Vanessa Lovejoy-Guron Program Manager, Birthkeepers Program Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services In WA state, the rate of pregnancy-associated death for Native […]
Part of the Maternal Health Equity Series Presented by ROSE and MHLIC Presenter: Brenda Reyes RN, CLC Traditions, culture, peer support, and strength-based approaches can be essential in addressing barriers […]
June 19, 2024 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET During this presentation the barriers of incarceration as it relates to lactating parents will be discussed. An overview of Program development, Partnerships […]
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON! This in-person training summit is specifically designed to respond to the expressed needs of maternal health initiatives (MHIs) across various cohorts and organizations, with an emphasis on […]
This webinar will provide information and resource on lactation support needs among the LGBTQIA community. Objectives Identify human lactation as a very gendered experience Describe inclusive language with human lactation […]
August 6-8, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico To book your hotel room, click here. Designed in partnership with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the 2024 MHI Learning Exchange […]