Issue: April - June, 2024 |
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The Missouri Maternal Health Action Network held its FFY 24 Quarter 2 meeting on March 19, 2024. The meeting comprised vital stakeholders and strategic partners such as organizations, service providers, and mothers with lived experience.
Meeting Topics:
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- Action Network updates
- Advocacy Network Updates
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System Updates, Organizational News
- My Story: Kristen “Kri” Korte, Mom Advocacy Leader
- Program Highlight- Department of Corrections, Prison Nursery Program
- Program Highlight- Department of Corrections, Nurturing Parenting Program
- Workgroup Updates
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Kristin "Kri" Korte, Mom Advocacy Leader, Region C
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Workgroups establish intentional collaborations and strategic action plans to address the following:
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- Barriers affecting cross-system collaboration.
- Delivery of support services to mothers affected by substance use.
- Access and navigation of support services to mothers affected by substance use.
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- Workgroup members (1.5 hours/bi-monthly)
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Mom Advocacy Representative(s) |
We are looking for nine mothers to represent the nine regions across the state of Missouri. These nine mothers voice their perspectives, share their knowledge and stories, and help in the recruitment of Moms’ Advocacy Network members. Mom Advocacy Representatives participate in a variety of regional and statewide activities, including the Action Network’s Leadership and Self-Advocacy Academy. Together, they are responsible for identifying gaps and barriers that prevent mothers affected by substance use from receiving needed services.
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Responsibilities Include: |
- Attend and participate in scheduled Advocacy Network meetings.
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Attend and participate in bi-monthly workgroup meetings.
- Attend and participate in quarterly Action Network meetings, including the annual in-person convening.
- Participation in the Leadership & Self-Advocacy Academy.
- Attend and participate in regional and statewide activities as needed.
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Assist with member recruitment for the Moms’ Advocacy Network.
- Receive compensation for your valuable time and dedication.
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For additional information, contact Danielle Chiang, director of Maternal and Child Health.
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MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION |
MCH Home Visiting Expands into Macon County |
Title V MCH Block Grant funds home visiting in Randolph county and now has expanded into Macon County.
Randolph County Health Department will now be offering home visiting services through the model Healthy Families America for both Randolph and Macon counties.
Healthy Families America is an evidence-based home visiting model that serves families that may have had a history of trauma, intimate partner violence, substance abuse and/or in need of mental health support.
The goals of this program is to:
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- Engage overburdened families.
- Cultivate and strengthen nurturing parent-child relationships.
- Promote healthy childhood growth and development.
- Enhance family functioning by reducing risk and building protective factors.
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This program enrolls prenatal women or families with a child up to 3 months of age. For more information, contact Betsy White.
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Maternal Health Access Project (MHAP) |
Provider Enrollment Open! |
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The Maternal Health Access Project (MHAP) is a new statewide perinatal psychiatry access program. Any health care provider in the state who sees patients in the perinatal period (pregnancy through 12 months after delivery) may enroll in MHAP to receive education and support in treating the mental and behavioral health conditions of their perinatal patients. Providers enrolled in MHAP can access same-day consultation with a perinatal psychiatrist, care coordination services, and educational materials and trainings on topics related to perinatal mental health.
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Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes |
Show-Me ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) uses ZOOM to connect interdisciplinary teams of experts with health professionals for collaboration and interactive case-based learning.
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There are 3 distinct ECHOs that address various issues of maternal and infant health. |
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The MO Moms & Babies ECHO focuses on maternal mortality and addressing challenges in perinatal and postpartum care.
- The Mothers, Infants, & NAS ECHO improves outcomes for mothers and infants affected by substance use disorder and opioids.
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The Newborn Care ECHO addresses infant health and vitality, using a team-based approach.
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Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes
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The Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) research program is looking for people like you to share information that will help us improve the health of children for generations to come.
WHAT IS ECHO?
ECHO stands for Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes. ECHO is a large research program supported by the National Institutes of Health that
aims to improve the health of children and teens in the United States. ECHO will enroll more than 50,000 women, men, babies, children, and teens to partner with researchers so we can learn how things in our lives (our environment) affect how healthy our children and teens are. When we know this, we can make choices to improve health.
HOW DOES OUR ENVIRONMENT AFFECT OUR HEALTH?
We already know that our environment can affect our health throughout our lives, and before we are even born. Now, ECHO wants to find out exactly how. ECHO researchers believe that where we live, our lifestyles, our surroundings, our relationships with others, and traits passed down from our families may all impact our health.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
We are looking for participants 20 weeks of less into their pregnancy. Pregnant Participants must be 18 years old at time of consent. ECHO participants will come from traditional and nontraditional families; represent different ages, races, and ethnicities; live in different places; and be healthy or have health conditions. Having many different types of people to study will help us learn more.
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For more information, contact call or text Gina Simpson at (314) 335-9533.
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WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, ST. LOUIS |
Our team at Washington University in St. Louis is conducting a new research study among Black peer recovery coaches. Our study seeks to inform the remote peer coaching component for a future mobile health (mHealth) intervention through two aims:
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To understand the perspectives of Black peer recovery coaches regarding recovery services and Black Americans with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and commonly occurring mental health disorders (COMD) in Missouri.
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To identify barriers and facilitators to mHealth as a recovery support tool among Black peer recovery coaches who serve Black Americans We are enlisting the wisdom of Black peer recovery coaches in Missouri, specifically perspectives on barriers to becoming a peer coach in our state, and what is needed to better support Black Missourians who are working towards recovery.
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Participants will be asked to complete a one-time, 10-minute online survey. After completing the survey, eligible individuals have the opportunity to participate in a future interview. Participants can earn up to $90 in e-gift cards.
Who can participate?
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- Those who identify as Black and/or African American.
- Are in recovery from a substance use disorder.
- Are fluent in English Are a U.S. resident.
- Are 18 years of age or older.
- Live in Missouri Have served formally or informally as a peer to others with an SUD.
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Optimizing Missouri's Managed Care Plan Benefits For Maternal & Infant Health |
MO HealthNet invites you to attend, Optimizing Missouri's Managed Care Plan Benefits for Maternal & Infant Health, a showcase of available resources for pregnant patients and their families.
The showcase will be held on March 26 in Kansas City, Missouri. All MO HealthNet providers and community partners are invited to join MHD and Managed Care Health Plans for a unique in-person networking opportunity.
Attendees will learn about valuable benefits, incentives, and resources available to pregnant patients and their families, including individualized care management, Group Prenatal Care, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, and more.
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Do you have a teen in your life that looks to you for support or guidance? Are you a parent, uncle, teacher, or other adult who works closely with teenagers?
Talking with teens may not always be easy, but most adults agree having meaningful conversations with young people is important. The more resources you have to help communicate, the more prepared and comfortable you both are for the highs and lows of adolescence.
The Connect with Me cards and app are great tools to strengthen the connections and help start meaningful conversations between youth and adults. Download the Connect with Me app for free through the Apple Store or Google Play. Connect with Me conversation card decks are available to order for free.
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CLAY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER |
Family Fun Day, September 14 from 10 AM - 2 PM |
Clay County Public Health Center hosts a Maternal Child Health grant funded event each year called Family Fun Day. It serves as a fun and educating day full of local resources, also informing the community of ways to decrease chronic disease through prevention and overall wellness.
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WHAT: 8th Annual Family Fun Day
WHEN: Saturday, September 14th from 10 AM - 2 PM
WHERE: 1002 Clark Ferguson Dr, North Kansas City, MO 64116
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UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS |
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UPCOMING ACTION NETWORK EVENTS |
Planning Committee Meeting: Tuesday, April 9 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Workgroup Meeting: Tuesday, April 23 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Action Network Meeting: Tuesday June 18 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Steering Committee Meeting: Tuesday, September 10 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Annual Summit: Friday, September 27 from 9 A.M - 3:30 P.M
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| UPCOMING STATEWIDE EVENTS |
Association of Maternal and Infant Health Convening: April 13-16, 2024
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Spring Training Institute: May 16-17, 2024
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