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Hearing Native Mothers – A Tribal Discussion Session on a Campaign to Support Healthy AI/AN Pregnancies and Maternal Health

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 exciting, joyous time. However, while rare, too many mothers die each year from complications related to pregnancy, and AIAN people are disproportionately affected. NIHB is […]

AAMC Center for Health Justice Seeking Input from Stakeholders

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 in preparation for polling a nationally-representative sample of birthing persons on topics pertaining to maternal health. To provide attendees with an opportunity to offer insights […]

Promising Partnerships to Address Maternal Mortality

Online

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, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee). By attending, participants will be able to: Describe the importance of federal, state, and local partnerships […]

Learning Institute

Durham, North Carolina Durham, NC, United States

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 […]

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Reproductive Wellness for Women with Chronic Conditions

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 PCORI Engagement Award, a North Carolina based team spent a year listening to the perspectives and ideas of women of color with lived experience. This […]

Event Series Mindfulness as a Tool for Engaging with Indigenous Communities

Mindfulness as a Tool for Engaging with Indigenous Communities

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 […]

Event Series Mindfulness as a Tool for Engaging with Indigenous Communities

Mindfulness as a Tool for Engaging with Indigenous Communities

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 […]

Addressing Maternal Health in a Time of COVID-19

Online

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 in a Time of COVID-19. This webinar is part of HRSA IEA Regions 5, 6, and 7’s Maternal Health Webinar Series. The series’ goal is […]

Event Series Results Based Facilitation

Results Based Facilitation

Online

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 […]

Fatherhood Forward

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 (ROBE). The health and overall impact of fathers and individuals who support women and birthing people has come into focus in the maternal health realm. […]

Event Series Results Based Facilitation

Results Based Facilitation

Online

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 […]

Event Series Data Visualization Workshop with Stephanie Evergreen

Data Visualization Workshop with Stephanie Evergreen

Online

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. […]

Event Series Data Visualization Workshop with Stephanie Evergreen

Data Visualization Workshop with Stephanie Evergreen

Online

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. […]

Access to Respectful and High-Quality Maternity Care

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 and the U.S. Agency for International Development, for this opportunity. This webinar will explore respectful maternity care principles, inequities, and equalities, and focus on maternal […]

Event Series Healing Centered Engagement for Intimate Partner Violence Training

Healing Centered Engagement for Intimate Partner Violence Training

Online

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 Confidentiality, Universal Education, Empowerment, and Support. The universal education approach is not disclosure-driven. This ensures that all clients receive information on healthy and unhealthy relationships […]

Event Series Healing Centered Engagement for Intimate Partner Violence Training

Healing Centered Engagement for Intimate Partner Violence Training

Online

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 Confidentiality, Universal Education, Empowerment, and Support. The universal education approach is not disclosure-driven. This ensures that all clients receive information on healthy and unhealthy relationships […]

National Maternal Health Innovation Symposium

Chicago, IL 323 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

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.

Community of Practice – Sept. 8

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 share stories and learn collectively from each others experiences in maternal health! Separate registration required for each session. Session 1: Sep. 8, 2022 @ 1:00pm-2:30pm […]

Community of Practice – Sept. 20

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 share stories and learn collectively from each others experiences in maternal health! Separate registration required for each session. Session 1: Sep. 8, 2022 @ 1:00pm-2:30pm […]

Indigenous Health Training with MOMS

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 tribute to Indigenous People’s Day 2022. This virtual event is free to attend and will be recorded as an educational tool to be shared with […]

Transmasculine Fertility and Birth

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. […]

MHI/RMOMS ONLY: 2023 Learning Institute & Leadership Academy

Friday Center, UNC, Chapel Hill, NC 100 Friday Center Dr, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

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 […]

MHI ONLY: ToP Facilitation/Action Planning

Online

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 […]

State and Local Implementation of Plans of Safe Care

Online

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 […]

Update on New CDC HIV and Breastfeeding Guidelines

Online

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 […]

Disability, Pregnancy, & Maternal Mental Health Webinar

Online

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 […]

Inclusive Care Practices for Transgender Individuals

UNC School of Social Work 325 Pittsboro St,, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

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 […]

Cohort 2 State MHI Measurement Community of Practice (MHIs only)

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 […]

(Cohort 2 & 3 MHIs Only) ToP Strategic Planning

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 […]

Anti-Racism for BIPOC Allies

Online

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 […]

We are the “I” in BIPOC: Community Designed Full Spectrum Doula Care

Online

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 American and Alaska Native pregnant people are 8.5 times greater compared to non-Hispanic white people. The rate of pregnancy-associated death for Pacific Islander and Native […]

Community Support for Improving Maternal Health in Latino Communities

Online

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 for Latino communities. Examining institutional & structural barriers that impact Latino birthing families along with centering communities’ needs can support identifying community-rooted solutions. Investment in […]

Addressing Barriers for Breastfeeding Among Incarcerated Women

Online

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 development and working with corrections will also be considered. The presenter will also show how the Alabama initiative combats those barriers and allows incarcerated women […]

SAVE THE DATE! Maternal Health Forward: Innovating Equity and Action

Friday Center, UNC, Chapel Hill, NC 100 Friday Center Dr, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

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 creating equitable healthcare systems, leveraging data for impactful decisions, and enhancing community engagement. It aims to equip participants with insights, tools, and connections. The training […]

Supporting the Lactation Goals of LGBTQIA+ Families

Online

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  Briefly discuss lactation induction   Describe ways to support lactation in LGBTQIA+ patients   Review donor milk safety (peer) and access  Explain lactation support for patients with […]

2024 MHI Learning Exchange

Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown Hotel 2600 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, United States

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 […]