Events

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 […]

HealthPartners Institute: Pregnancy and Child Health Research Center 2022 Symposium

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 Health Research Center. The Center aims to support and partner on research that addresses the well-being and health of pregnant people, infants, children, and families, […]

Doulas and Perinatal Community Health Workers in Medicaid: A Learning Series on Leveraging Community-Based Support Services in Medicaid

Online

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 implementation of community-based doulas and perinatal community health workers in Medicaid. Registration will close on November 14, 2022. Topics being covered: Session 1: High-value, Equitable, […]

MOMS presents: Indigenous Health Policy, Challenges, & Opportunities

Online

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 Education" as part of Native American Heritage Month 2022. This virtual event is free to attend and will be recorded as an educational tool to […]

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. Learning Objectives: After attending this event, the audience will be able to: Describe the challenges faced by a Black trans man experiencing pregnancy and birth […]

Cultural Transformation of Maternal Health Programs and Models – Training Indigenous Lactation Counselors

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 will be able to describe a community-led model of expanding breastfeeding support and certification in Native American and Indigenous communities. About the presenters Camie Goldhammer, […]

Integrating Maternal Health and Substance Use Disorder Services in Rural South Carolina

Online

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 Health and Substance Use Disorder Services in Rural South Carolina, a virtual webinar on January 9, 2023. Participants will gain insights on evidence-based strategies to […]

Connect before Content: Relating to the Family Unit and their Social Determinants of Health in chest/breastfeeding support

Online

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, that states to "provide family-centered lactation care that is responsive to the intersectionality of families’ multiple identities, their social determinants of health, and other factors […]

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 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 […]

Substance Use and Pregnancy: Understanding Plans of Safe Care for Maternal Health Professionals

Online

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 to identify equitable considerations. 3. Recognize how to collaborate with partner organizations and community resource providers to optimize care and services for families. About the […]

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 is the prerequisite for the ToP Strategic Planning training that will occur in July 2023. The training is limited to two persons per team. We […]

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 tools for implementing plans of safe care   About the Presenters Alissa Copeland is the statewide Early Childhood Program Manager for the Department of Children, […]

(Session Full, Registration Closed) Best Practices in Addressing Social Needs in Clinical Practice for Maternal Health

Online

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 have an opportunity to share strategies that are working well in practice.   Session 1: Best practices in addressing social needs in clinical practice for maternal […]

Building on clinical strengths to mitigate harmful SDoH for maternal health

Online

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 have an opportunity to share strategies that are working well in practice.   Session 1: Best practices in addressing social needs in clinical practice for maternal […]

Storytelling and Qualitative Data Community of Practice

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 […]

Storytelling and Qualitative Data Community of Practice

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 […]

Storytelling and Qualitative Data Community of Practice

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 […]

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 […]

Storytelling and Qualitative Data Community of Practice

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 […]

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 […]

Building a New Way Forward: The White House Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis

Online

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 and join the Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center, The Reilly Group, and Postpartum Support International’s Mind the Gap for a roundtable webinar on September […]

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 […]

Overview of the Maternal Mental Health Landscape: Policies and Programs at the National and State Level

Online

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 maternal mental health. Who are the national organizing groups? What big campaigns have been funded? Where has the federal government invested in maternal mental health […]

Cohort 3 State MHI Measurement Community of Practice (MHIs only)

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 Practice (CoP) is a casual group that will meet quarterly to share among colleagues working in the data and evaluation maternal health space. We would […]

(Cohort 2 & 3 MHIs Only) Technology of Participation Facilitation/Action Planning

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 Facilitation/Action Planning is the prequisite for ToP Strategic Planning. This course is designed for those who have the major responsibility for the maternal health taskforce […]

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 of Practice (CoP) is a casual group that will meet quarterly to share among colleagues working in the data and evaluation maternal health space. We […]

(MHIs Only) Advancing Equity with Data Driven Decisionmaking with Results-Based Accountability

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 implement equitable and culturally responsive actions in their work. This program integrates the powerful framework of Results-Based Accountability (RBA) to drive tangible results and promote […]

(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 Task Force and guiding the strategic plan. In this course, you’ll weave together individual ToP methods into a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to help groups answer […]

From Barriers to Belonging: Breastfeeding, Health Equity, and the Law

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 […]

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 discuss race and racism, especially if it is unfamiliar, or the attempt feels risky. Accepting potential discomfort and learning to authentically navigate difference is the […]

(All MHI Cohorts) Data Visualization Workshop

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. In this session, you’ll learn the science behind presenting data effectively. We will walk step-by-step through how to customize graphs so that they have a […]

(All MHI Cohorts) Data Visualization Workshop

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. In this session, you’ll learn the science behind presenting data effectively. We will walk step-by-step through how to customize graphs so that they have a […]

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 […]