Addressing maternal health is a federal priority area, and many community, state, and federal partners are actively engaging in a variety of initiatives throughout Region VIII (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY) aimed at improving maternal health outcomes. CHAMPS is hosting an online convening of health center and maternal health experts, to foster efficient cross-program collaborations and to share evidence-based models or promising practices that support improved maternal health.

Health center clinical and enabling services staff, state and local health officials, and individuals from maternal health community organizations are encouraged to attend.

Date/Time: Thursday, January 22 from 9:00AM-1:45PM MT | 10:00AM-2:45PM CT. Each session is 45 minutes long and each session begins on the hour. Participants may attend individual sessions or the whole day.

Registration: Registration is now open! Pre-registration for this free online event is required. Participants may register for individual sessions or the whole day.

Summit Goals: 

  • Share research findings and regional insights 
  • Amplify promising practices and innovative models 
  • Foster cross-state collaboration and learning 
  • Identify actionable next steps for health centers, Primary Care Associations, and community partners 
  • Build momentum for sustainable maternal health improvements 

All sessions include dedicated time for Q&A and group discussion. 

Details about each session can be found below:

REGION VIII MATERNAL HEALTH LANDSCAPE: SETTING THE STAGE FOR CHANGE

Time: 9:00-9:45AM MT | 10:00-10:45AM CT

Speakers: Sharon Talboys, PhD, MPH and Shahpar Najmabadi, PhD, MPH, MS, University of Utah

Description: CHAMPS began working with Dr. Sharon Talboys and Dr. Shahpar Najmabadi from the University of Utah earlier this year to better understand the landscape of maternal health agencies and organizations across Region VIII. They conducted an environmental scan and key informant interviews across the region that aimed to define and describe the governmental agencies and community-based organizations supporting maternal health and related initiatives in Region VIII states and to determine their highest priority areas. This session aims to discuss their findings and themes that emerged.

Registration: Registration is now open! Pre-registration for this free online event is required. Participants may register for individual sessions or the whole day.

PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH: FROM MATERNAL MORTALITY TO MEANINGFUL SUPPORT

Time: 10:00-10:45AM MT | 11:00-11:45AM CT

Featured Panelists: Robin Landwehr DBH, LPCC, Spectra Health and Marcella Smid, MD, SUPeRAD Clinic

Key Topics: 

  • Maternal mortality trends and mental health 
  • Perinatal substance use disorder: A whole-person approach 
  • Screening, referral, and wraparound support systems 

Registration: Registration is now open! Pre-registration for this free online event is required. Participants may register for individual sessions or the whole day.

PRIMARY CARE AND PUBLIC HEALTH COLLABORATION: INTEGRATING TITLE V AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Time: 11:00-11:45AM MT | 12:00-12:45PM CT.

Featured Panelists: Darcie Lee, RN, Horizon Health, and more coming soon

Key Topics: 

  • Title V priorities and opportunities for collaboration 
  • Public health and clinical care integration 
  • Navigation and support program innovations 

Registration: Registration is now open! Pre-registration for this free online event is required. Participants may register for individual sessions or the whole day.

STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATION: INNOVATIONS IN OB CARE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Time: 12:00-12:45PM MT | 1:00-1:45PM CT.

Featured Panelists: Coming Soon

Key Topics: 

  • OB residency programs in community health centers 
  • Workforce recruitment and retention strategies 
  • Innovative care delivery models 
  • GME partnerships and training pipelines 

Registration: Registration is now open! Pre-registration for this free online event is required. Participants may register for individual sessions or the whole day.

CLOSING KEYNOTE: FROM INSIGHTS TO ACTION

Time: 1:00-1:45PM MT | 2:00-2:45PM CT.

Speaker: Danielle Pendergras, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, Eastern Utah Women’s Health

Description: Coming Soon

Registration: Registration is now open! Pre-registration for this free online event is required. Participants may register for individual sessions or the whole day.

Please contact the CHAMPS Clinical Quality Improvement Director if you have any questions.