Every week the Maternal Health Action Network works to keep you “in the know” by highlighting the latest system updates, organizational news, upcoming events, training and development opportunities, and resources and supports from across the state of Missouri.

Need to catch up on previous installments of the Weekly Snapshot? No worries! Stay updated on system updates, organizational news, and more by visiting Missouri Maternal Health Action Network | Weekly Snapshot.

For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.

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Table of Contents

• Network Updates
• System Updates
• Food Services (Food Pantry, Mobile Pantry, Drive-Thru Food Pickup, Etc.)
• Resource Highlights
• Program Highlights
• Upcoming Training & Development Opportunities
• Upcoming Events
• Submit System Updates, Organizational News

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NETWORK UPDATES

January Meeting Schedule

Workgroup Meeting: Tuesday, January 28, from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

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January Health Observances

• Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month
• Cervical Health Awareness Month
• National Birth Defects Awareness Month
• Maternal Health Awareness Day: January 23, 2025

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Resources, Supports, And More

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Workgroup Updates

JANUARY WORKGORUP MEETING

Our next workgroup meeting will be held on January 28, 2025, from 10-11:30 a.m., and will focus on developing plans for action.

• Listing specific actions needed to achieve each goal.
• Dividing and assign tasks to members.
• Creating timeline for tasks.

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EDUCATION ACCESS & QUALITY

• Aim to develop and implement a comprehensive medication-assisted treatment (MAT) training for professionals in perinatal health and substance use disorder fields, as well as those with lived experience.

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HEALTH CARE & QUALITY

• Aim to improve substance use disorder (SUD) screening of pregnant and postpartum women through the development of educational resources and tools for providers, and increased provider education.

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SOCIAL & COMMUNITY CONTEXT

• Aim to improve and further integrate Doula care within the community care process and throughout the perinatal and postpartum care period, including in the provision of social support and parent education.
  • Increase the awareness, coordination, and delivery of community, local, and statewide resources and supports to pregnant and postpartum mothers affected by SUD, and mental and behavioral health challenges.
  • Develop a coordinated framework for the integration of doulas in the community care process and throughout the perinatal and postpartum care period, including the significant role in providing social support and parent education.
  • Identify and recommend a statewide closed loop referral system to improve data information sharing and reporting aiming to increase the access, navigation, and delivery of community resources and supports among pregnant and postpartum individuals affected by SUD and behavioral challenges, community level SUD providers (clinical, non-clinical).

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SYSTEM CAPACITY & LEGISLATIVE POLICY

• Aim to develop and distribute a public service announcement (PSA) campaign related to knowledge of legal rights and services for patients.

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Join OR Lead A Workgroup

JOIN OR LEAD

The Missouri Maternal Health Action Network is looking for professionals interested in:

• Joining or leading (chair, co-chair) the Environment & Economic Circumstances Workgroup.
• Leading (co-chair) the Social & Community Context Workgroup.
• Leading (co-chair) the System Capacity & Legislative Policy Workgroup.

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WORKGROUP COMMITMENT

CHAIR/CO-CHAIR COMMITMENT

Leadership Opportunity

FOR LIVED EXPERIENCE

The Missouri Maternal Health Action Network is looking for mothers with lived experience who are further along in their recovery journey (> 2 years) who may be interested in serving as the FFY 2025 Mom Advocacy Representative for the Northeast Region, and Southeast Region of Missouri.

Northeast Region: • Adair • Clark • Knox • Lewis • Lincoln • Linn • Macon • Marion • Pike • Putnam Ralls • Schuyler • Scotland • Shelby • St. Charles • St. Louis Co. • St. Louis City • Sullivan • Warren

Southwest Region: Barry • Barton • Cedar • Christian • Dade • Dallas • Douglas • Greene • Howell • Jasper • Laclede • Lawrence • McDonald • Newton • Ozark • Phelps • Polk • Pulaski • Stone • Taney • Texas • Vernon • Webster • Wright

Ready to Apply? To apply to participate in the program, Leadership & Self-Advocacy Fellowship Interest Form.

For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.

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Ways To Get Involved

Looking to get more involved? Here are some simple ways to engage with the Network.

• Join or lead a Workgroup by completing the brief Workgroup Sign-up Form.
• Share system updates or organizational news by completing the brief Bee in the Know – System Updates, Organizational News
• Share your programs and initiatives
• Stay current on all things MCH in Missouri:
  • Action Network Announcement Page
  • Weekly Snapshot
• Connect with us on social media:
  • Facebook
  • MO Action Network Website
  • Email: mo_actionnetwork@umkc.ed
• Refer mothers and families who have been affected by perinatal substance use, and mental or behavioral health challenges.
• Refer colleagues, providers, or organizations who would benefit from being a part of the conversation.
• Sponsor a mother to participate in further capacity-building and leadership opportunities? Contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu

For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu or visit moactionnetwork.org.

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SYSTEM UPDATES

January Is National Birth Defects Awareness Month

January is #NationalBirthDefectsAwarenessMonth!

This January and throughout the year, join the National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN) in raising awareness about birth defects. Let’s help improve the health of people living with these conditions and widen the available network of support.  This is the time to shine a light on various efforts within the birth defects community that:

• Promote healthy pregnancies
• Highlight ways to reduce the risk of birth defects
• Share resources/support services available within communities across the nation
• Advocate for health of children and families living with birth defects across the lifespan

As the National Birth Defects Prevention Network, we fully acknowledge that not all birth defects can be prevented.*  Yet, we also know that there are certain behaviors before and during pregnancy that may be linked to an increased risk for birth defects.  We strive to promote healthy choices that increase the chances of having a healthy pregnancy, and in turn, reduce the risks of pregnancy complications and/or birth defects.

Find tools, resources, and download your social media toolkit by selecting “LEARN MORE”

LEARN MORE

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Substance Use Disorders In The Perinatal Period (Part 1, Part 2) By Maternal Health Access Project (MHAP)

The Maternal Health Access Project team would like to invite you to join us for our free two-part training series on substance use disorder during pregnancy and postpartum.

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Part 1:

• Screening and Diagnosis of Substance Use Disorders in Pregnancy and Postpartum, will be held over Zoom on Tuesday, January 28, from 12-1 p.m.

Part 2:

• Treatment of Substance Use Disorders in Pregnancy and Postpartum, will be held over Zoom on Wednesday, January 29, from 12-1 p.m. We particularly recommend this session for prescribers, though anyone is welcome to attend.

Both sessions will be led by an MHAP perinatal psychiatrist with board certification in addiction medicine. CEUs will be available for both trainings at no cost. You can sign up for both trainings here: MO-CPAP and MHAP Provider Registration Form.

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Missouri Department of Health And Senior Services 2024 Health Needs Assessment

The Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) would love to hear from you about the health of Missouri’s mothers , infants, children, adolescents, children and youth with special health care needs, and families as part of the state’s Maternal and Child Health Needs Assessment. We invite you to take about 10 minutes and share your valuable insight by completing the survey below.

TAKE SURVEY

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The Uplift Connection – Perinatal SUD Resources Map

Help The Uplift Connection expand their Perinatal SUD Resources Map, a statewide tool designed to connect healthcare resources for Perinatal Substance Use Disorder and improve community health across Missouri. This initiative is a collaboration between the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, MO HealthNet, the Missouri PQC, the Missouri Hospital Association, and The Uplift Connection.

• If you’re already listed but have updates, please email info@theupliftconnection.org.
• If you’re not on the map, please complete the new provider survey on The Uplift Connection SUD Resources page or by clicking here.

By sharing your organization’s services, you’ll help improve access to care and coordination for families. Your approval to publicly share the following details is required:

• Provider name, location, phone number, and website
• Services offered
• Accepted insurance/payment types

This survey should be completed by a lead supervisor with knowledge of your program. Please submit it by March 1, 2025. Thank you for helping support Missouri’s mothers and infants!

TAKE SURVEY

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Missouri Rural Health Association Is Hiring

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The Missouri Rural Health Association is looking for a Virtual Community Manager & Digital Advocacy Coordinator to lead our MRHA Connect Tool!

• Remote Position: Work from anywhere in Missouri!
• Fantastic Benefits: competitive salary, generous time off, and more!
• Impactful Work: Drive health equity and make a real difference in healthcare in Missouri.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving health.

APPLY

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Adair County Health Department

Check out what’s going on this month at Adair County Health Department!

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For more information, call (660) 665 – 8491.

• Press 1 for Clinic
• Press 2 for WIC
• Press 3 for Environmental Health
• Press 4 for Community Health & Education
• Press 5 for Administration

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Andrew County Health Department

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For more information, call (816) 324 – 3139.

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Landmark Recovery Center

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NAMI Peer-to Peer Registration Open

NAMI Peer-to-Peer
Statewide (Virtual) Register
Dates/Time: Thursdays, Feb. 6, 2025 – Mar. 27, 2025 @ 6:30pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom Video Conferencing
Course leader(s): Kyree Hatcher, Brandy Cornwell, & Sarah Berke 
Notes: Registration is required for this free, 8-session online course which will meet for 8 consecutive Thursdays. [Credentialed through MCB for 20 hours.]
Click to view the flyer here or check us out on Facebook

Event Page

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NAMI Missouri’s Youth Ambassador Mental Health Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications

NAMI Missouri’s Youth Ambassador Mental Health Scholarship Program is accepting applications January 1, 2025 through March 28, 2025!

NAMI Missouri will award $1,000 scholarships to TWO Missouri high school seniors who demonstrate an understanding of the significant role mental health plays in our everyday lives.

Students are to write a 500 word essay on what mental health means to them and may also upload a video with their application.

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LEARN MORE

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Become A Certified Peer Specialist!

What is a peer specialist? A peer support specialist is a mental health professional who has personal experience with a mental health challenge and helps others who are struggling with similar issues.

The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) initiative is a significant part of the behavioral health transformation efforts taking place in Missouri.

In addition to the week long basic training and passing the exam, in order to hold the certification, a peer must be able to provide verification of, at minimum, a high school level education. A peer must also be in personal recovery from a substance use disorder, mental health disorder, or both.  However, there is not a time frame of recovery specified or required.

2025 Virtual Training Schedule

• February 3-7, 2025: (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• February 15, 16, 22, 23, 2025: (Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• March 8, 9, 15, 16 2025: (Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• March 10-14, 2025: (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

EVENT REGISTRATION

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DATE CHANGE: 2025 Maternal and Infant Health Convening

DATE CHANGE: Please note the 2025 Maternal & Infant Health Convening will now take place Tuesday, March 4, and Wednesday, March 5.

Changing Missouri’s Birth Story: The 2025 Maternal & Infant Health Convening will be held March 4-5, 2025, and will feature two days of convening partners, learning from experts, and collaborating to help address issues related to maternal and infant health in Missouri.

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EVENT REGISTRATION

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2025 Call For Proposals: NAMICon

Deadline: February 10

NAMICon is where hundreds of dynamic and important voices unite to improve mental health for all through awareness, education, and advocacy. It’s a space where personal journeys are celebrated, positive change takes root, and new connections foster support, hope, and healing.

At NAMICon 2025, we’re meeting you where you are—whether at home, at work, or on your unique mental health journey. Held virtually from June 11-13, this year’s conference is your chance to connect, inspire, and drive meaningful change.

We invite you to share your story, experiences, and transformative ideas to inspire and empower a diverse audience. Whether through personal insights or innovative research, your voice has the power to challenge perspectives and drive change in mental health.

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SUBMIT PROPOSAL

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Mental Health KC: Seeking Webinar Presenters

Metro Council sponsors two webinars a month, every 2nd and 4th Thursday from NOON until 1:00 p.m. (CST).

We are planning out our 2025 webinars so if you’re interested in presenting a one hour webinar in 2025, please submit your application. We take applications on an on-going basis, this call for webinar speakers has no due date.

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WEBINAR PRESENTOR APPLICATION

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FOOD SERVICES (Food Pantry, Mobile Pantry, Drive-Thru Food Pickup, Etc.)

Food Services

Use the following resources to locate a food pantry, mobile pantry, drive-thru food pickup, or access additional services available near you.

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RESOURCE HIGHLIGHTS

Missouri Resources

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MotherToBaby Partner Releases Resource Page Dedicated to RSV Vaccine During Pregnancy

Our partners have put together this resource page dedicated to the RSV vaccine during pregnancy. Thanks Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine!

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LEARN MORE

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Legal Services of Eastern missouri provides free educational advocacy

Join Legal Services of Eastern Missouri for a FREE session with an attorney from the Children’s Legal Alliance of Legal Services of Eastern Missouri. Get expert advice and guidance on your child’s educational rights! Next one takes place January 28th!

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Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health-aIM Releases Obstetric Simulation Scenarios for the emergency department

Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health-AIM releases “Obstetric Simulation Scenarios for Emergency Departments.” These have been developed to support readiness efforts for obstetric emergencies in non-obstetric settings. These six simulation scenarios are based on leading conditions and events that contribute to maternal morbidity and mortality and can be used in any level of fidelity simulation.

LEARN MORE

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Shatterproof Releases 2024 Addiction Stigma Index Report

The largest survey of public attitudes about substance use disorder and people with substance use disorder in the United States.

The Shatterproof Addiction Stigma Index (SASI) was developed as a first-of-its-kind measurement tool and the most expansive survey ever fielded on substance use disorder (SUD) stigma in the U.S.

The SASI explores the public’s knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding SUD.

It was designed to set a baseline measurement, as well as to measure progress and hold our nation accountable for reducing the stigma associated with addiction.

LEARN MORE

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5 Truths I Discovered on My Road to Recovery

I’m at a point in my recovery where I feel more comfortable in my thoughts and behaviors. I understand my health and my needs — and I have a more relaxed attitude toward life. But this wasn’t always the case.

In 2012, I was struggling. I had lost my mother a year before, and I wasn’t handling the loss well. I needed to be hospitalized and was put under psychiatric evaluation for six months.

As I look back on my mental health journey, I often think about the many roadblocks I could have avoided if I had simply known a few basic truths and tips. These are a few truths I learned on my road to recovery.

READ MORE

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DEA and HHS Issue Final Telemedicine Rule for Buprenorphine Access

January 17, 2025

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), together with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), finalized telemedicine flexibility regulations for the prescribing of medications for opioid use disorder, including buprenorphine.

This final rule makes permanent the buprenorphine-related telemedicine flexibilities that DEA and HHS had extended through the end of 2025.

Learn more at Buprenorphine Telemedicine Prescribing: Questions and Answers.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

MO Moms Line (313) 768 – Moms

Free peer-led support for all perinatal people experiencing any form of mood and anxiety struggles. Call the MOMS Line at 314-768-MOMS – A help line with connection to 1:1 Perinatal Mental Health Peer Coaching, MOMS Groups, Community Resources, and more.

JANUARY SCHEDULE

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Follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/themomsline

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Missouri Southern Dental Hygiene Program

The Missouri Southern Dental Hygiene Program is looking to get adults and children to sign up, allowing students in the program to work with real patients before graduation this spring. Program Director Jill Pyle was quoted sating this could be a potentially big cost saver, especially to those who don’t have dental coverage.

We do exams, cleaning, X-rays, sealants, fluoride varnish. All of that is thirty dollars, so it’s, a very good financial deal for those in the community.

For more information about the program, including how to schedule an appointment, visit this link.

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Care Beyond The Boulevard

ABOUT CARE BEYOND THE BOULEVARD

Care Beyond the Boulevard fills a significant gap in access to comprehensive medical care for Kansas City’s homeless residents. Five days a week, CBB delivers high-quality, reliable, evidenced-based care in the areas of primary medical care, wound care, women’s health, mental health, and diagnosis and treatment plans outside the bounds of the traditional health care setting for unsheltered homeless patients by taking the healthcare organization directly to the patient.   CBB’s Statement of Solidarity states that the values of inclusivity, solidarity, justice and love guide the medical care delivered. The life-sustaining mental and physical healthcare  administered by the providers, staff, and volunteers of CBB are trusted and depended upon by their patients. CBB’s mission is to ensure that homeless, uninsured or otherwise vulnerable members of society retain access to quality medical and mental health care despite adverse financial or social circumstances outside the bounds of traditional healthcare settings, and in doing so become a force for health care equality and social change.

MISSION

To provide high-quality medical and mental health care and support to the homeless and under-served populations of Kansas City outside the bounds of traditional health care settings, becoming a force for health care equality and social change.

VISION

To assist the homeless, uninsured, or otherwise vulnerable members of society have access to quality medical and mental health care despite adverse financial or social circumstances.

WHAT THEY DO

• Provide Medical Care
• Covid-19, Flu and Tetanus  vaccines 
• Give out hygiene kits, coats, blankets, etc.
• Case Management Services

For more information, visit https://www.carebeyondtheboulevard.org/ or stay current on weekly clinics and bus stop schedules by following them on Facebook.

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ON DEMAND TRAINING

ON DEMAND: FREE Webinars From Family-Centered Care Taskforce

The first international, multicenter, collaborative initiative solely dedicated to quality improvement in NICU Family-Centered Care.

View past webinars, slides, and more.

LEARN MORE

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ON DEMAND: benefits of doula services in improving birth outcomes, the rise of Medicaid legislation for doulas and their current role in health care.

The National Institute for Children’s Health Quality released a webinar on the benefits of doula services in improving birth outcomes, the rise of Medicaid legislation for doulas and their current role in health care. Viewers will learn strategies for enhancing doula-provider relationships and tips for integrating doula services into health care systems.   

VIEW WEBINAR

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ON DEMAND: Responding to Domestic Violence with Pregnant and Postpartum Patients

This work is brought to you by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services’ Pregnancy Associated Mortality Review and is supported by the Enhancing Reviews and Surveillance to Eliminate Maternal Mortality through the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the terms of cooperative agreement number: DP006697.

Once you register, you have 90 days to complete a course. You can complete the course in one sitting or at any pace throughout the 90 days. However, if you cannot complete a course within 90 days, you can receive an extension by contacting our training department at 573.634.4161 or training@mocadsv.org.

LEARN MORE

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ON DEMAND: SAMHSA Practitioner Training Page

For more information, visit SAMHSA Practitioner Training

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ON DEMAND: From The MCH Navigator

For more information, visit MCH Navigator

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ON DEMAND: From The MCH Library

For more information, visit MCH Library

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ON DEMAND: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) MicroRounds

MicroRounds are short educational video presentations that tackle important clinical topics and highlight research gaps in early onset breast and gynecologic cancers. The 11 MicroRounds are divided into the following topics: Health Disparities and Special Considerations, Early Onset Breast Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, and Lower Anogenital Tract Cancer.

View the MicroRounds below, along with our free online eModules for more in-depth coverage of these cancers.

LEARN MORE

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ON DEMAND: 42 CFR Part 8 Regulation Video Series – Snapshots for Implementation

SAMHSA has produced a video series to highlight key changes to 42 CFR Part 8, the regulations that set standards for care provided by opioid treatment programs (OTPs). The video series provides an overview of the first major regulatory updates in more than two decades, the heart of which is a fundamental shift to treat opioid use disorder (OUD) as a chronic health issue, focusing on patient-centered care, grounded in shared decision-making between individuals and their health care providers.

This shift is embodied in several key changes that expand access to care, enhance the workforce encourage collaboration, and remove barriers to treatment, including allowing the use of telehealth for some aspects of care, reducing admission requirements, and incorporating flexibility for take-home medication.

These historic changes recognize the significant role OTPs play in the specialty behavioral health care system, help foster integration of behavioral and physical health services, strengthen the workforce, and promote recovery.

RESOURCES INCLUDE

• 42 CFR Part 8 Final Rule
• Federal Guidelines for Opioid Treatment Programs and Additional Resources

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SNAPSHOTS FOR IMPLEMENTATION

• Video 1: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: A High-Level Overview
• Video 2: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: Integrating Evidence-based Practices
• Video 3: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: Expanding the Definition of a Practitioner
• Video 4: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: Using Telehealth to Initiate MOUD
• Video 5: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: The Screening and Comprehensive Exams
• Video 6: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: Counseling and Person-Centered Care
• Video 7: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: Revised Take-Home Criteria and Practices
• Video 8: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: Interim Treatment
• Video 9: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: Mobile Medical Units
• Video 10: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: Documentation Standards
• Video 11: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: Hospital/Clinic Designation & Correctional Facilities
• Video 12: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: Addressing Unique Needs of Different Populations
• Video 13: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: Harm Reduction In OTPs
• Video 14: Snapshots for Implementation of 42 CFR Part 8: Importance of Care Coordination & Continuity of Care

For more information, visit 42 CFR Part 8 Regulation Video Series – Snapshots for Implementation

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ON DEMAND: Suicide Prevention Resource Center Provides Free Recordings of Webinar Series

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center is pleased to share free recordings of our recent webinar series on equity in suicide prevention! Please watch and share them today

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ON DEMAND: Alliance For Innovation On Maternal Health (AIM)

The Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) has 90+ educational videos available for free? The videos range from recorded webinars, patient safety bundle introductory videos, data concept videos, and more. These videos serve as enduring resources to be used as educational tools and cover a variety of topics.

Check out the AIM Vimeo Channel here: https://bit.ly/3BCjMgH

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ON DEMAND: Alliance For Innovation On Maternal Health (AIM) Podcast – Season 2

For more information, visit saferbirth.org/aim-podcast-2

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UPCOMING TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Find upcoming trainings and development opportunities at https://moactionnetwork.org/announcements/#events

Mothers, Infants & NAS

Join the Mothers, Infants & NAS ECHO every 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 12-1 PM CST. Together, we’re improving outcomes for mothers and infants impacted by substance use disorder.

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EVENT REGISTRATION

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Substance Use Disorders In The Perinatal Period By Maternal Health Access Project (MHAP)

Join the Maternal Health Access Project for a free two-part virtual training on substance use disorders during pregnancy and postpartum. CEUs will be available at no cost.

Part 1: Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual Webinar (Zoom)

Event Registration

For more information, contact musompsychiatrymh1@missouri.edu.

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Substance Use Disorders In The Perinatal Period By Maternal Health Access Project (MHAP)

Join the Maternal Health Access Project for a free two-part virtual training on substance use disorders during pregnancy and postpartum. CEUs will be available at no cost.

Part 2: Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual Webinar (Zoom)

Event Registration

For more information, contact musompsychiatrymh1@missouri.edu.

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Diverse Voices: Intersectionality And The Health Of Women

National Institute of Health; Office of Research on Women’s Health

Diverse Voices: Intersectionality and the Health of Women is ORWH’s lecture series that aims to amplify research that incorporates an intersectional framework and addresses the breadth of topics relevant to the health of women. The next session is titled “Reaching Rural Women: Implications for Research on Pregnancy​.” The session will feature presentations by Kara Whitaker, Ph.D., M.P.H., and Karina Shreffler, Ph.D. 

Dr. Whitaker will present on “Rural Health Inequities in Lifestyle Behaviors and Psychosocial Factors in Pregnancy.” She will share her research on the Pregnancy 24/7 Study, a large, multi-site cohort study examining associations between 24-hour activity and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy/other adverse pregnancy outcomes. Dr. Shreffler will present on “Data Challenges and Resources for Rural and Tribal Maternal Health.” She will share her work with the Center for Indigenous Resilience, Culture, and Maternal Health Equity (CIRCLE), a Maternal Health Research Center of Excellence funded through the NIH Implementing a Maternal health and Pregnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone (IMPROVE) initiative. 

Date: January 30, 2025

Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CST

Location: Virtual Webinar (Zoom)

Event Registration

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Virtual Ethics Training

Missouri Credentialing Board

Join us for our Ethics Training and take a deep dive into ethical principles, real-life dilemmas, and professional standards. This interactive session is perfect for discussing practical ethical issues you face in your field. Participants will earn 3 hours of Ethics credit.

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Date: January 31, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location: Virtual Webinar (Zoom)

Event Registration

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Community Resource Share Day

Beacon Mental Health

Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location: Good Samaritan Center

Address: 108 S. Thompson Avenue, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024

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NAMI Peer-to-Peer: Statewide Virtual Training

Statewide Virtual Training

Dates: February 6, 2025 – March 27, 2025

Days: Thursdays

Time: 12:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual via Zoom

NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery. Taught by trained leaders with lived experience, this program includes activities, discussions and informative videos. The course is 8 weeks long with one class per week. Each class runs 2.5 hours.

Notes: Registration is required for this free, 8-session online course which will meet for 8 consecutive Thursdays. [Credentialed through MCB for 20 hours.]
Click to view the flyer here or check us out on Facebook Event Page

Event Registration

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Virtual Ethics Training

Missouri Credentialing Board

Join us for our Ethics Training and take a deep dive into ethical principles, real-life dilemmas, and professional standards. This interactive session is perfect for discussing practical ethical issues you face in your field. Participants will earn 3 hours of Ethics credit.

To Download: On a computer, right click and select “Save image as…”. On a mobile device, hold a finger down on the image until you are shown an option to “Share” or “Add to Photos”. Once saved, you can upload the image to your social account with its accompanying caption. For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.

Date: February 14, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location: Virtual Webinar (Zoom)

Event Registration

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Teen Depression

National Institute of Mental Health

Depression can affect teenagers and adults differently. Teens with depression may get into trouble at school, sulk, be easily frustrated‚ feel restless, make negative comments about themselves, sleep too much, or have changes in appetite. Depression often co-occurs with other mental disorders, such as anxiety, eating disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or substance use disorder.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is funding and conducting research to learn more about depression in teens, how it affects the brain, and how to treat it effectively. This webinar is designed for parents, caregivers, and educators who want to understand more about and address the needs of teens with depression.

Date: February 19, 2025

Time: 11:00 a.m. CST

Location: Virtual Webinar (Zoom)

Event Registration

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Virtual Ethics Training

Missouri Credentialing Board

Join us for our Ethics Training and take a deep dive into ethical principles, real-life dilemmas, and professional standards. This interactive session is perfect for discussing practical ethical issues you face in your field. Participants will earn 3 hours of Ethics credit.

To Download: On a computer, right click and select “Save image as…”. On a mobile device, hold a finger down on the image until you are shown an option to “Share” or “Add to Photos”. Once saved, you can upload the image to your social account with its accompanying caption. For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.

Date: February 28, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location: Virtual Webinar (Zoom)

Event Registration

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Virtual Ethics Training

Missouri Credentialing Board

Join us for our Ethics Training and take a deep dive into ethical principles, real-life dilemmas, and professional standards. This interactive session is perfect for discussing practical ethical issues you face in your field. Participants will earn 3 hours of Ethics credit.

To Download: On a computer, right click and select “Save image as…”. On a mobile device, hold a finger down on the image until you are shown an option to “Share” or “Add to Photos”. Once saved, you can upload the image to your social account with its accompanying caption. For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.

Date: February 28, 2025

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual Webinar (Zoom)

Event Registration

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Virtual Ethics Training

Missouri Credentialing Board

Join us for our Ethics Training and take a deep dive into ethical principles, real-life dilemmas, and professional standards. This interactive session is perfect for discussing practical ethical issues you face in your field. Participants will earn 3 hours of Ethics credit.

To Download: On a computer, right click and select “Save image as…”. On a mobile device, hold a finger down on the image until you are shown an option to “Share” or “Add to Photos”. Once saved, you can upload the image to your social account with its accompanying caption. For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.

Date: March 14, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location: Virtual Webinar (Zoom)

Event Registration

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Virtual Ethics Training

Missouri Credentialing Board

Join us for our Ethics Training and take a deep dive into ethical principles, real-life dilemmas, and professional standards. This interactive session is perfect for discussing practical ethical issues you face in your field. Participants will earn 3 hours of Ethics credit.

To Download: On a computer, right click and select “Save image as…”. On a mobile device, hold a finger down on the image until you are shown an option to “Share” or “Add to Photos”. Once saved, you can upload the image to your social account with its accompanying caption. For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.

Date: March 21, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location: Virtual Webinar (Zoom)

Event Registration

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Virtual Ethics Training

Missouri Credentialing Board

Join us for our Ethics Training and take a deep dive into ethical principles, real-life dilemmas, and professional standards. This interactive session is perfect for discussing practical ethical issues you face in your field. Participants will earn 3 hours of Ethics credit.

To Download: On a computer, right click and select “Save image as…”. On a mobile device, hold a finger down on the image until you are shown an option to “Share” or “Add to Photos”. Once saved, you can upload the image to your social account with its accompanying caption. For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.

Date: March 21, 2025

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual Webinar (Zoom)

Event Registration

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Find upcoming events and opportunities at https://moactionnetwork.org/announcements/#events

Kansas City Job Fair

Date: January 29, 2025

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: 1 Riverboat Dr, North Kansas City, Missouri 64116

EVENT REGISTRATION

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Branson Area Hiring Event

Date: January 30, 2025

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location: 4100 Gretna Rd, Branson

For more information, call (417) 334 – 4156.

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Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) Annual Meeting

Date: February 19-21, 2025

Location: Ritz Carlton – Pentagon City Hotel in Arlington, Virginia.

EVENT REGISTRATION

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2025 Maternal & Infant Health Convening

Date: March 4-5, 2025

Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, Chesterfield, Missouri

EVENT REGISTRATION

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Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP); Partnering for Impact

Date: March 15-18, 2025

Location: Washington, D.C.

Event Registration

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Maternal Mental Health Forum at the Intersection of Policy, Payment, and Practice

Date: March 18-19, 2025

Location: Virtual

Event Registration

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Anxiety and Depression Association of America; Youth Mental Health: Treatments that Work and Opportunities for Prevention

Date: April 3-5, 2025

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Learn More

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Community Conversations About Suicide Prevention

Date: April 18, 2025

Time: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Event Registration

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Navigating Practice in Today’s World – Advocating for All

Date: April 30-May 2, 2025

Location: Virtual

Learn More

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NatCon25

Date: May 5-7, 2025

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Event Registration

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Postpartum Support International Annual Meeting

Date: July 7-11, 2025

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

For more information, visit https://www.postpartum.net/professionals/psi-conference/

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Community Conversations About Suicide Prevention

Date: July 18, 2025

Time: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Event Registration

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Community Conversations About Suicide Prevention

Date: October 17, 2025

Time: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Event Registration

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SYSTEM UPDATES, ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS

Submit System Updates, Organizational News

Use the following form Bee in the Know – System Updates, Organizational News to submit updates, or organizational news to be featured by the Missouri Maternal Health Action Network. These updates and news will be shared in upcoming issues of the quarterly newsletter, on our social media platforms, as well as in Action Network meetings, workgroup meetings, and other activities. To share time-sensitive information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu

For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu or visit moactionnetwork.org.