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

March Meeting Schedule

Planning Committee Meeting: Friday, April 18

Workgroup Meeting: Tuesday, April 22, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Workgroup Meeting: Tuesday, May 20, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Workgroup Meeting: Tuesday, June 17, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Quarterly Action Network Meeting (Q3): Tuesday, June 24, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

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March Health Observances

HEALTH OBSERVANCES

• Alcohol Awareness Month
• Black Maternal Health Week

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ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH RESOURCES

• SAMHSA: Alcohol Awareness Month
• National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

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Resources, Supports, And More

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Workgroup Updates

MARCH WORKGORUP MEETING: March 18, 2025, 10:00 -11:30 a.m.

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Leadership & Self-Advocacy Fellowship Recipients Join Workgroups

Eight (8) members of the Moms’ Advocacy Network and recipients of the FFY 2025 Leadership & Self-Advocacy Fellowship attended the scheduled monthly Workgroup meeting on March 18, 2025. The Mom Advocacy Leader and Regional Representatives will continue to rotate through workgroups each meeting and provide valuable knowledge, perspectives, and insight to partner with workgroup members and develop strategic action plans and recommendations to address barriers affecting cross-system collaboration and the access, navigation, and delivery of needed resources and supports for mothers, children and families affected by substance misuse and mental and behavioral health challenges.

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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.
  • The group focused on providing information about medication-assisted treatment to court professionals, addressing gaps in knowledge and stigma.

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HEALTH CARE ACCESS & 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.
  • The group focused on developing a self-screening assessment for universal screening aimed at promoting trust in the screening process, emphasizing that current barriers to screening discourage mothers from seeking help or treatment during the perinatal or postpartum period, especially when conducted in the clinical setting.
  • Emphasized self-screening as a pathway for individuals affected to seek help and treatment services and supports without fear of disclosing, encountering stigma and discrimination, or fear of losing custody or punitive actions.
  • Lived experience shared fears associated with screening in the clinical setting, emphasizing that screening is typically associated with custody loss and/or mandated reporting.
  • Lived experience emphasized that mandated reporting resulting in an open case, creates a loss of trust in screening and the healthcare professional/clinical setting. Disclosing substance use with a medical professional is not viewed as a source of help or way to seek treatment while pregnant or after giving birth, as this typically results in mandated reporting or an open case and loss of custody even if the mother begins treatment and stays substance free for the remainder of the pregnancy or is currently on treatment such as MAT.
  • Discussed integrating peer support into the screening process, connecting individuals to peer support specialist/advocates to provide specialized support during the recovery process, advocate for the mother, and provide peer-to-peer support based on similar backgrounds and shared lived experiences.
  • Lived experience shared that self-screening could connect mothers to a resource center with a peer who can help them through the recovery process without additional fear of being reported, adding that this would have been beneficial during their own experiences and that they would have been more likely to have sought help and/or treatment if that option was available.
  • Lived experience emphasized that the support of a peer would have been a beneficial during recovery, and helped them in understanding their legal rights, what to expect throughout their pregnancy while in recovery, how to seek a physician after becoming substance free, and learning about other resources and supports that would have been beneficial during this time.
  • Emphasized that the self-screening should be available in various modalities/formats and provided as a resource to be shared by healthcare and community professionals working in hospitals, medical centers, clinics, substance use treatment centers, doula organizations, home visiting nurse organizations, prevention resource centers, mobile clinics, school nurses, libraries, churches, community centers, 12-step or peer support groups, police stations, court systems, and more.
  • Discussed evidence-based and available self-screening that is currently utilized (TAPS I and TAPS II) and what could be used within the tool, and how to include the resource/referral number for individuals to call and connect with a center/organization who can then assign a peer support specialist/advocate with lived experience (statewide, regional, or community-based) who is able to work with the mom to locate recovery services and support, and discuss additional information such as legal rights, what risks are there or losing custody, what is a mandated reporter, etc. (DMH, EPICC, Missouri 988, etc.)
  • Discussed developing an initiative or campaign to help launch and promote the self-screening tool statewide as well as associated education on self-screening for healthcare and community health professionals (including doulas, CPS, CHW, and more).
  • The group will continue current conversations and continue to identify key contributors and potential resources to assist in establishing the self-screening resource, including statewide/national organizations (Missouri 988, FindTreatment.gov, Prevention Resource Centers, Regional Crisis/Recovery Centers) that could partner to receive positive self-screening calls and connect to peer support/peer advocates.

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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.
  • The group explored using a mother-centered platform to provide resources and support during the postpartum period.
  • The group will explore how the platform connects with existing referral networks and state-level initiatives.

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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.
  • The group worked on identifying contributors and potential audiences for their public service announcement.

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The next workgroup meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., and will focus on key systems.

• Identifying and listing sectors and systems to be involved in the action plan.
• Assessing system interconnections – identifying potential synergies and collaborative opportunities.

For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umck.edu.

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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.

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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 and Northwest Region’s of of Missouri.

Northwest Region:  • Andrew • Atchison • Bates • Buchanan • Caldwell • Carroll • Cass • Clay • Clinton • Daviess • DeKalb • Gentry • Grundy • Harrison • Henry • Holt • Jackson • Johnson • Lafayette • Livingston • Mercer • Nodaway • Platte • Ray • St. Clair • Worth

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

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

NAMI and 10 other leading mental health and substance use organizations issued a joint statement following the announcement of widespread staffing cuts at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

NAMI: These cuts put critical programs at SAMHSA, CDC, and NIH at risk — including those addressing mental health, suicide prevention, and substance use services.

We call on the Administration to reconsider these reductions.

READ STATEMENT

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Shatterproof Statement on SAMHSA National Survey on Drug Use and Health Staffing Cuts 

shatterproof statement

Recent cuts to the federal workforce threaten the future of our nation’s most important substance use data survey. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) has been a pillar in addiction policy and prevention for more than half a century. Losing it would mean losing the ability to track and respond to the ongoing public health crisis that affects millions of Americans.

READ STATEMENT

About Shatterproof 

Shatterproof is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the addiction treatment system in the U.S. Shatterproof is focused on guiding society, especially families, through the complexities of a substance use disorder; informing the public on prevention, treatment and recovery from addiction; and educating the public to reduce addiction stigma to ensure that people who use substances or have a substance use disorder can live healthy and fulfilled lives.

Find Shatterproof on Facebook, X and YouTube: @ShatterproofHQ or follow them on Instagram at @weareshatterproof.

To learn more, visit www.Shatterproof.org. 

About NSDUH

The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), conducted annually by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), provides nationally representative data on the use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs; substance use disorders; mental health issues; and receipt of substance use and mental health treatment among the civilian, noninstitutionalized population aged 12 or older in the United States. NSDUH estimates allow researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and the general public to better understand and improve the nation’s behavioral health.

Substance use topics covered include lifetime, past-year, and past-month use; age at first use; substance use treatment history; perceived need for treatment; and substance use disorders. Mental health topics include major depressive episodes; suicidal ideation and attempts; general mental illness; and use of mental health care. Respondents are asked about problems resulting from the use of drugs, their perceptions of risks and about some potential risk and protective factors, such as conflict with parents or participation in drug prevention programs.

LEARN MORE ABOUT NSDUH

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Gold-standard maternal mortality database in limbo as CDC staff placed on leave

As part of the sweeping layoffs that rocked the Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday, the entire staff that oversaw an annual survey to better understand infant and maternal health — and that was considered the gold standard in the field — was placed on administrative leave.

The future of the program was unclear. As part of its reorganization, HHS has said it will shift some units and even create an entirely new agency, the Administration for a Healthy America.

READ MORE

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Highlights from Kids Win Missouri’s Weekly Legislative report

budget

The House perfected and third read the budget this week. The conversation on Tuesday during perfection lasted less than 6 hours.

Rep. Hein proposed Amendment 3 to HB 2, requiring the state to pay subsidy rates based on enrollment and not attendance. Opponents said this was too expensive, and they were concerned that the OOC would not be able to roll out this change smoothly in July. Proponents pointed out that child care facilities have closed, and families, including foster families, have been left without care. They reminded opponents that the Governor spoke about the importance of payment on enrollment and prospective payments in the State of the State address. The House voted against this amendment by a vote of 50-89.

Neither the governor nor the House budget committee fully funded the Foundation Formula. Fully funding the formula would have required increasing the State Adequacy Target (SAT), the amount a district receives for per pupil, from $6760 to $7145. Rep. Steinhoff proposed Amendment 4 to HB 2, increasing the SAT by $10/student. Her amendment did not increase funding in the budget but gave DESE the spending authority to increase the SAT if money is left over. The House voted against the amendment by a vote of 46-106.

Rep. Hausman’s Amendment 4 to HB 10 passed, which adds language relating to the creation of a doula registration process. The budget already included the funding of $100,000 to create the registry, but the amendment added clarification. As amended, it requires “the construction and maintenance of a statewide registry of doulas who are trained and who, during the course of pregnancy provides physical and emotional support, and further provided that during labor and childbirth also provides emotional and informational support to pregnant women.” This language is similar to legislation filed by Rep. Hausman and Rep. Bosley.

Rep. Fogle proposed eliminating the $50 million of general revenue that Governor Kehoe added to the MO Scholars program, a program that provides tax credits for contributions to Educational Assistance Organizations that award scholarships for public school students to attend private schools. Fogle’s amendment was voted down by a vote of 48-90.

The House third read and passed a $47.9 budget. The budget bills will now head to the Senate, where Senate appropriations will begin working on amendments. Appropriations Chair Senator Lincoln Hough indicated on the Senate floor during debate on a tax bill that he intends to fully fund the Foundation Formula and the child care subsidy recommendations from the Governor.

READ THE FULL REPORT

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2025 Optimizing Benefits for Maternal and Infant Health Meetings by mo healthnet

All MO HealthNet providers and professional community partners are invited to join the MO HealthNet Division, our Managed Care health plans, Show-Me ECHO, and the Office of Oral Health for a unique in-person networking opportunity in cities across Missouri.

Attendees will learn about valuable benefits, incentives, and resources available to pregnant women and their families, including individualized case management, Doula coverage, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, and more.

• April 29, 2025 – Springfield
• May 29, 2025 – St. Louis
• June 10, 2025 – Kansas City
• July 17, 2025 – Jefferson City
• September 16, 2025 – Cape Girardeau
• October 22, 2025 – Joplin

Visit Optimizing Benefits for Maternal and Infant Health for specific locations and to register. Seats are limited.

For questions, contact MHD.Education@dss.mo.gov. 

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Maternal Health Access PRoject (MHAP) idea mapping focus group

PROVIDERS

We would like to hear from you about your experience helping patients access mental and behavioral health services and resources during the perinatal period. Feedback from you will guide the improvement of the support system in Missouri to provide high-quality care to mothers and children.

MOMS

We would like to hear from you about your experience in accessing mental and behavioral health services and resources during the perinatal period. Feedback from you will guide the improvement of the support system in Missouri to provide high-quality care to mothers and children.

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2025 MHAP Mapping Sign Up – Mothers

2024 MHAP Mapping Session Sign Up – Providers

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Maternal Health Access PRoject’s (MHAP) Next Round of Virtual Trainings

• Monday, April 28, 12-1:30 PM: Assessment and Treatment of Depression in Preconception Planning
• Tuesday, April 29, 12-1:30PM: Treatment of Depression During the Perinatal Period

Please note that both sessions will focus heavily on medication management and may be most relevant for prescribing providers. Both sessions are free to attend, and education credits will be provided at no cost. Please see the attached flyer for more information, and please feel free to share this information with anyone who may be interested.

You can register for one or both trainings here: MHAP Provider Training Registration.

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For questions regarding the MHAP training or to learn more about MHAP, contact musompsychiatrymh1@missouri.edu

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Maternal Health Access PRoject’s (MHAP) Next Round of Virtual Trainings

MHAP is excited to invite you to an in-person training hosted by Postpartum Support International:

• What: PSI’s two-day training, “Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care” (with an optional third day, “Advanced Mental Health Psychotherapy”)
• When: Wednesday, May 21 – Thursday, May 22 (optional third day: Friday, May 23)
• Where: DoubleTree by Hilton – Westport, 1973 Craigshire Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63146

MHAP is offering a $400 scholarship for providers and community professionals working in Missouri. To apply for an MHAP scholarship, please complete this form: PSI & MHAP: Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care – St. Louis, Missouri (May 21-22).

Scholarships are also available for lodging and for the third day of training. Learn more about the two-day training here, and find more details about the optional third day here.

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For questions regarding the MHAP training or to learn more about MHAP, contact musompsychiatrymh1@missouri.edu

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Wash U’s Addressing Structural Barriers Study: Focus Group for Black St. Louis Are Parents

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Register

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keeping our families safe hosted by the kansas city birth equity network

‘Keeping Our Families Safe‘ hosted by the Kansas Birth Equity Network

The Kansas City Birth Equity Network is excited to invite you to “Keeping Our Families Safe,” a special event focused on Black maternal health, family well-being, and community support, hosted by the Kansas Birth Equity Network. This event is part of Black Maternal Health Week and will feature engaging discussions, expert panelists, and valuable resources for parents and families.

This is a free event, and we would love to have you join us! If you or someone you know would benefit from this gathering, please register today.

Register

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free family health essentials at Swope health central

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health department open house hosted by the kansas city health department

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maternal and family wellness fair hosted by the kansas city health department

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State of missouri hiring event

On April 17, 2025, from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., the State of Missouri is holding an in-person hiring event, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City, featuring recruiters from multiple state departments.

There will be networking, resume support, games, prizes, and onsite interviews. Visit our booth and learn how to join the team at DESE, Vocational Rehabilitation, or the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled!

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Event Registration

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stronger together: workplace wellness and suicide prevention speaker series

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Event Registration

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kc job fair

The KC Job Fair will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.  at the Sheraton Crown Center and is free for ALL Job Seekers!

If you like to reserve a table as an employer, contact mbuehler@kcwen.org for table rates or visit https://kcwen.org/news-events/kc-job-fairs for more information.

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ATTENTION SNAP AND MISSOURI SUN BUCKS (SEBT) PARTICIPANTS by Missouri department of social services

ATTENTION SNAP AND MISSOURI SUN BUCKS (SEBT) PARTICIPANTS

If you lost food purchased with your SNAP or SEBT benefits due to the severe storms, strong winds, tornadic activity and/or power outages on March 14, 2025, and reside in the following counties, you now have until April 14, 2025, to request replacement benefits.

• Butler County
• Carter County
• Franklin County
• Howell County
• Iron County
• Jefferson County
• Ozark County
• Perry County
• Phelps County
• Scott County
• St. Louis County
• Wayne County

Have you experienced a household misfortune or disaster such as (but not limited to), a fire, flood, power outage* (of 4 or more hours); and do you need replacement SNAP (food stamp) benefits? Complete and submit the SNAP form online at dssmanuals.mo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/im-110.pdf or visit your local resource center during normal operating hours. You can find a resource center near you and/or schedule an appointment at the DSS website dss.mo.gov/dss_map/.

For more information on SNAP benefits, please visit the DSS website at mydss.mo.gov/food-assistance/food-stamp-program.

*NOTE: Electricity being disconnected by the power company due to non-payment of the utility bill is NOT considered a household misfortune/disaster.

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spring credential renewals by missouri credentialing board

MISSOURI CREDENTIALING BOARD

Spring renewal is here! If you hold a BIP, CCDP, CCDP-D, CCJP, CGDC, CHW-C, CPS, CRADC, CRPR, CRPR-L, CRPS, FSP, MAPS, MARS, MPS, MRSS, PPF, RADC, SQI, SQI-R, SQP, SQP-R, or YPS, it’s time to renew!

The April 30, 2025 renewal period is now open. Don’t wait—secure your certification today!

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LEARN MORE

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Support Pregnant & Parenting Families – Get Certified

Missouri credentialing board

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This training is essential for anyone passionate about helping families thrive. Secure your spot today!

REGISTER

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Become A Certified Peer Specialist!

Missouri credentialing board

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.

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2025 Virtual CPS Training Schedule

There are now two options for upcoming CPS trainings: a 5-day schedule and a 4-day schedule.

• 5-day schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• 4-day schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please make sure to check the details for each training session to see if it’s a 5-day or 4-day option. All sessions will be online.

• April 7-11, 2025: (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• April 28-May 2, 2025: (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• May 12-16, 2025: (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• May 17, 18, 24, 25, 2025: (Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• June 9-13, 2025: (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• June 21, 22, 28, 29, 2025: (Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• July 12, 13, 19, 20, 2025: (Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• July 21-25, 2025: (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• August 4-8, 2025: (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• August 2, 3, 9, 10, 2025: (Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• September 6, 7, 13, 14, 2025: (Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• September 15-19, 2025: (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• October 11, 12, 18, 19, 2025: (Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• October 20-24, 2025: (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• November 3-7, 2025: (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• November 8, 9, 15, 16, 2025: (Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• December 1-5, 2025: (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• December 6, 7, 13, 14, 2025: (Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

REGISTER

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Mental health kc conference 2025: Registration Now Open

Now in its 9th year! Hosted by the Metro Council with support from Netsmart, Children’s Mercy Hospital, and the Community Mental Health Fund of Jackson County, MO.

Register today and be part of the conversation!

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LEARN MORE OR REGISTER

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namicon 2025 registration is now open

Reminder! NAMICon 2025 registration is now open.

Get ready for an inspiring virtual experience that brings together and celebrates diverse voices—including yours! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with other passionate mental health advocates, peers and families. NAMICon won’t be the same without YOU

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LEARN MORE OR REGISTER

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Missouri telehealth network & show-me echo: Cases Needed for ECHO

Do you have a difficult situation with a patient or client that you would like to submit to be presented as a case? Submit it for the Show-Me ECHO Mothers, Infants & NAS ECHO. No case is too simple or complex to be presented. Discuss a variety of solutions with experts across the state. All cases ensure that protected health information is maintained.

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SUBMIT A CASE

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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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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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national institute on alcohol abuse and alcoholism (NIAAA) share alcohol awareness month resources

Alcohol Awareness Month is an excellent time to refresh your knowledge about alcohol, alcohol use disorder, and their effects on health and society.

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national institute on alcohol abuse and alcoholism (NIAAA) share alcohol awareness month resources

It’s Alcohol Awareness Month, and it’s time to get real about alcohol! Whether you call it booze, juice, or sauce, it’s a depressant that affects your brain and can lead to over 200 health issues.

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This month, let’s get informed. Head to Shatterproof for the facts, stats, and resources you need to know.

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find effective alcohol treatment for yourself or a loved one with national institute on alcohol abuse and alcoholism’s (NIAAA) Alcohol Treatment Navigator

Looking for effective alcohol treatment for yourself or a loved one? The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism’s (NIAAA) Alcohol Treatment Navigator provides a step-by-step guide to finding high-quality treatment. Finding treatment can be complex, but the Navigator aims to simplify it.

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national fentanyl awareness day (NFAD) releases 2025 toolkit

National Fentanyl Awareness Day is a day of action where hundreds of businesses, nonprofit organizations, schools, and government offices work together to protect Americans from the deadly threat of illicit fentanyl and counterfeit prescription pills. 

Nearly half of teens don’t know that deadly fentanyl is used to make fake pills sold on social media and in communities across the country. With young people increasingly seeking relief from stress through self-medication, this knowledge gap has devastating consequences. Through collaborative education and action, we can save lives. 

This toolkit provides you with content and resources for our fourth annual activation on April 29, 2025. We invite you to customize this content and integrate it with your brand. 

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For any questions about these resources, please reach out to info@fentanylawarenessday.org.

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national fentanyl awareness day (NFAD) Virtual Screenings

National Fentanyl Awareness Day invites you to join them for one of two lifesaving events this National Fentanyl Awareness Day on April 29, 2025!

Song for Charlie is hosting virtual screenings + live Q&A panels designed for parents, educators, companies and community members. Learn about the dangers of fentanyl and fake pills—and how you can take action.

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virtual screening: option 1

Date: April 29, 2025

Time: 3:00 p.m. EST

• The New Drug Talk: Community Edition
• For Parents, Companies & Community Members
• Equip yourself with the knowledge to protect the young people in your life from fentanyl and fake prescription pills. This session includes a screening of our 27-minute film for parents and communities, The New Drug Talk, followed by Q&A/panel with impacted family members, medical professionals, and prevention experts.

virtual screening: option 2

Date: April 29, 2025

Time: 6 p.m. EST

• Real Talk About Fake Pills: Educator Edition
• For Educators & Student Leaders
• Learn how to bring lifesaving fentanyl and fake prescription pills education to students. Join us for a special screening of Real Talk About Fake Pills, our new 20-minute film for middle and high school students, complete with implementation strategies and a Q&A/panel discussion with education experts. 

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SAMHSA’s Communities-Talk helps community-based organizations and colleges plan events that advance substance use prevention among youth and young adults

Creatively customize activities to meet the needs of your community. Explore planning resources and apply for a stipend, while funds last

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The National alliance on mental illness (nami) releases new guide for new parents with vital resources to help navigate challenges and embrace the joys of new parenthood

The so-called “fourth trimester” can be a test for new parents — from breastfeeding challenges and post-delivery healing to postpartum mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. Our guide for new parents is a vital resource to help you navigate these challenges and embrace the joys of new parenthood.

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A National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH) supported clinical trial shows AI tool as effective as healthcare providers in generating referrals to addiction specialists

overview

An artificial intelligence (AI)-driven screening tool, developed by a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded research team, successfully identified hospitalized adults at risk for opioid use disorder and recommended referral to inpatient addiction specialists. The AI-based method was just as effective as a health provider-only approach in initiating addiction specialist consultations and recommending monitoring of opioid withdrawal. Compared to patients who received provider-initiated consultations, patients with AI screening had 47% lower odds of being readmitted to the hospital within 30 days after their initial discharge. This reduction in readmissions translated to a total of nearly $109,000 in estimated healthcare savings during the study period.

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the study

Published in Nature Medicine, reports the results of a completed clinical trial, demonstrating AI’s potential to affect patient outcomes in real-world healthcare settings. The study suggests investment in AI may be a promising strategy specifically for healthcare systems seeking to increase access to addiction treatment while improving efficiencies and saving costs.

“Addiction care remains heavily underprioritized and can be easily overlooked, especially in overwhelmed hospital settings where it can be challenging to incorporate resource-intensive procedures such as screening,” said Nora D. Volkow, M.D., director of NIH’s National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). “AI has the potential to strengthen implementation of addiction treatment while optimizing hospital workflow and reducing healthcare costs.”

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About the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

NIDA is a component of the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIDA supports most of the world’s research on the health aspects of drug use and addiction. The Institute carries out a large variety of programs to inform policy, improve practice, and advance addiction science. For more information about NIDA and its programs, visit www.nida.nih.gov.

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NAMI-Ipsos polling finds: 7 in 10 Americans disagree that Medicaid funding should be cut to reduce government spending, 8 in 10 believe that Medicaid saves lives by helping people access mental health care

New NAMI-Ipsos polling finds 7 in 10 Americans disagree that Medicaid funding should be cut to reduce government spending, and nearly 8 in 10 believe that Medicaid saves lives by helping people access mental health care.

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new research from the American Psychological Association suggests some depression prevention programs may be ineffective for Black participants

New research suggests some depression prevention programs may be ineffective for Black participants.

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Join the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) for Late-Breaking Clinical and Legal Issues Impacting Ob-Gyn Care

Stay ahead of the latest clinical and legal shifts in ob-gyn care at ACOG 2025! Join us for Late-Breaking Clinical and Legal Issues Impacting Ob-Gyn Care. Experts will unpack federal policies, court decisions, and legislative changes shaping your practice.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

mo moms line

MO MOMS LINE

Motherhood is rough sometimes and we understand that! MOMS Groups are free, peer-led, confidential support groups for pregnant and recently postpartum people feeling all of the feelings of this stage of life. 

Join us the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays in-person from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Come see what it’s like to get support from other moms!

Transportation assistance is available. Complete the sign-up sheet and we will send you a confirmation. 

For more information, call (314) 768 – 8570

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Free medical screening at mu family impact center

The University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing will be hosting a free medical screening April 15 from 5-8 p.m. at the MU Family Impact Center.

Nursing students will be there to provide free blood pressure and blood glucose testing to community members.

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Nurture KC’s Healthy Start program provides free support to pregnant women who qualify in Jackson County, MO, and Wyandotte County, KS

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Missouri Kinship Navigator Program’s new website is LIVE

The Missouri Kinship Navigator Program’s new website is LIVE!

You will find information about kinship care, our program’s Mission, Who We Serve, and How We Serve. The MO Kin-4-Kid website will connect you to problem-solving support and legal information, upcoming events, and resources specific to your needs.

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Mothers, Infants & NAS Echo by show-me echo

Did you know that Missouri Telehealth Network/Show-Me ECHO offers free continuing education credits with their Mothers, Infants and NAS ECHO? Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 12-1PM CT. All healthcare professionals are encouraged to attend.

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my life, my quit

My Life, My Quit™ is the free and confidential way to quit smoking or vaping. Text “Start My Quit” to 36072 or click to chat with a Coach. We are here for you every step of the way. It’s YOUR LIFE and we’re here to help you live it YOUR WAY.

My Life, My Quit™ offers teens access to Tobacco Treatment Specialist trained Quit Coaches who will help them build a quit plan, identify triggers, practice refusal skills, and provide ongoing support for changing behaviors to be free from nicotine. “What Finally Worked” promotes My Life, My Quit and shows teens the quit tools they need to embark on their quit journey – with confidence.

• Campaign videos can be found and shared from the Healthy Living MO YouTube page HERE!
• Free social media assets along with suggested post copy are also available on the Tobacco Prevention Media Resource page HERE!
• My Life, My Quit flyers, and palm cards are free to order HERE!

Are you in control?

Take the “Hooked on Nicotine” quiz to find out who’s really in control of your life: You or vaping? 

TAKE QUIZ

Enroll Online

We get you. Thousands of teens have joined My Life, My Quit for free, non-judgmental support, 1:1 help to quit, and easy-to-follow tips from our friendly Coaches. Start now.

START MY QUIT

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Missouri tobacco quit services

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Tobacco Prevention and Control Program is proud to offer confidential tobacco treatment services through Missouri Tobacco Quit Services to Missouri adults who want to quit tobacco including electronic cigarettes, vapes, and/or oral nicotine products.

The number one cause of preventable death and disease in Missouri is tobacco use. No matter what your specialty is, you know the drastic effects that tobacco use can have on patients. If a physician advises a patient to quit just one time, it helps to double their chance for success. Patients trust their health care provider and they need guidance, let us make referring patients easier.

Please visit YouCanQuit.org for more information about adult cessation programs and referral resources.

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Online Referral

The Referral Process

The online referral form allows health care providers to send referrals to patients electronically, which prompts the Quitline to contact the patient directly. Complete all sections of the online referral form, including patient information, and sign for consent as required by HIPAA. Missouri Tobacco Quit Services will fax a follow-up report back to your office with the outcome of the referral. 

The referral process is simple and effective. Missouri Tobacco Quit Services staff will reach out to your referred patient within 24 hours. They will make several attempts to reach the referred individual during their best time frame.

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eReferral

What’s the value of implementing an eReferral system?

Electronic health record (EHR) technology providing improved accuracy of patient data. The program creates ease of both referring patients and receiving feedback information on a patient’s progress through their cessation effort while integrating tobacco cessation into routine clinical care. The program also enables health systems to measure the implementation of changes and the impact of these changes on outcomes in affected patient populations.

• eReferrals send secure, two-way communication between a healthcare organization and MTQS through the patient’s EHR. Providers receive progress updates using the same system, allowing the provider to stay abreast of their patient’s progress towards quitting tobacco. All messages sent through eReferral are HIPAA-compliant to protect patient privacy.
• In addition to faster referrals, using the EHR improves data quality and increases the likelihood of a successful referral to the service provider. The public health benefits of transforming paper-based referral systems to an eReferral include developing a sustainable, cost-effective system that has possibilities of reaching higher numbers of patients and ultimately, improve patient outcomes.”

If you are interested in implementing an eReferral in your healthcare system or organization, please submit our Contact Us form below to learn more.

I’m Interested in Learning More About eReferrals

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Community Organizations Can Refer Too!

Community Organizations such as Local Health Departments can also connect individuals to cessation resources through referrals. The online and fax referral forms allow these entities to send referrals, which prompts the Quitline to contact the individual directly. Complete all sections of the referral forms, including individual information, and acknowledge this is from a “Not HIPAA Covered Entity”. Understand that Missouri Tobacco Quit Services will NOT fax a follow-up referral report back to your office because of HIPAA restrictions.

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For more information, visit motobaccoprogram@health.mo.gov or call (573) 522-2820.

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ON DEMAND TRAINING

new– ON DEMAND: NAMI Podcast, Episode 67

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In this episode, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. is joined by Elliott Connie, a psychotherapist and advocate for mental health. This discussion focuses on Elliott Connie’s solution focused therapy practice, men’s mental health, and opening up conversations about mental health within Black communities. 

You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast

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PREVIOUS EPISODES

• Episode 67
• Episode 66

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New– ON DEMAND: show me state of mind podcast by missouri behavioral council (MBHC): Season 1, Episode 2

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We’re back with another episode of the Show Me State of Mind Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Vicky Mieseler, the Chief Administrative Officer at Ozark Center, to discuss her journey in behavioral health, the center’s impactful work, and the importance of mental health advocacy.

In this episode, we sit down with Vicky Mieseler, Chief Administrative Officer of Ozark Center, to reflect on her decades of service, the center’s response to the devastating Joplin tornado of 2011, and the groundbreaking initiatives that have positioned Ozark Center as a leader in crisis response, trauma-informed care, and innovative mental health treatments. From Zero Suicide to Veteran Initiative Care Programs, we unpack how early adoption of new approaches has strengthened mental health services in Missouri.

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• Episode 1

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ON DEMAND: gET THE FACTS ABOUT ADDICTION WITH SHATTERPROOF’S NEWLY RELEASED ‘ADDICTION 101’

Addiction isn’t a moral failing—it’s a treatable illness. Understanding the basics of addiction can help reduce stigma and save lives.

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ON DEMAND: NAMI STIGMAfree

Do you know what mental health support American workers want? A new NAMI/Ipsos US poll finds that workers want their employers to show they care, and they need more education about available benefits.

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ON DEMAND: free, online suicide prevention training available 24/7

Missouri Ask. Listen. Refer.

Missouri Ask. Listen. Refer. is a brief suicide prevention training designed for all Missourians.

It is funded in whole by a grant from the Missouri Department of Mental Health and supported in partnership with the Missouri Suicide Prevention Network.

The Missouri Ask. Listen. Refer. (MOALR) suicide prevention training program is designed to help Missouri residents prevent suicide by teaching how to:

• Identify people at risk for suicide,
• Recognize the risk factors, protective factors, and warning signs of suicide, and
• Respond to and get help for people at risk

The program takes about 30 minutes to complete.

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ON DEMAND: Perinatal Mental Health Training Database

This searchable database is for aspiring and current health care professionals who are seeking perinatal mental health training to better support their patients and clients. Thank you for taking the time to expand your knowledge.

We also acknowledge that working in health care can be challenging, and you deserve to be supported too, which is why we have created a list of mental health resources for health care professionals. We appreciate all you do.

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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.

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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.   

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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.

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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.

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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 Echo by show-me echo

Did you know that Missouri Telehealth Network/Show-Me ECHO offers free continuing education credits with their Mothers, Infants and NAS ECHO? Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 12-1PM CT. All healthcare professionals are encouraged to attend.

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maternal sud and nas summit: advancing efforts in missouri

Missouri PQC

This event will focus on Missouri’s progress in treating maternal substance use disorders and neonatal abstinence syndrome/neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome, while highlighting information and interventions on continued gaps and promising practices. Participants will have access to subject matter experts in the fields of maternal SUD and supporting care for infants with NAS/NOWS.

Physicians, maternal fetal medicine specialists, pediatricians, nurses, behavioral and mental health specialists, social workers, community health workers, addiction counselors, psychologists, peer recovery coaches, patients with lived experience, addiction researchers

Date: April 15, 2025

Location: University Plaza Hotel and Conference Center
333 South John Q Hammons Parkway
Springfield, Missouri

Registration Deadline: April 8, 2025

Event Registration

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Free 2025 Webinar Series: Special Topics in Perinatal Mental Health by PSI Kansas

2025 Special Topics in Perinatal Mental Health Series: Identifying & Supporting Eating Disorders in the Perinatal Period

Join Chelsea Fielder-Jenks, a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S), Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and Consultant (CEDS-C), and Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) professional, for a 2-hour live webinar on the intersection of eating disorders and perinatal mental health. Chelsea, founder of Healgood Holistic Counseling Center in Austin, TX, will provide invaluable insights into the challenges and solutions for identifying and supporting individuals with eating disorders during the perinatal period.

Date: April 16th, 2025

Time: 1:00 – 3 p.m.

Location: Online Webinar

CEUs Available!

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FREE prenatal education classes at phelps health

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Are you expecting a little one? Join us for free prenatal classes designed to help you prepare for labor, delivery and newborn care! These classes are open to expectant mothers after 20 weeks of pregnancy and include a tour of the Phelps Health Obstetrics Unit.

What you’ll learn:

• Pregnancy danger signals
• Stages of labor and delivery
• Breathing & relaxation techniques
• Cesarean birth (C-sections)
• Pain management and epidurals
• Newborn care and nutrition
• Breastfeeding and more!

TRAINING DATE

• Date: April 19, 2025

A support person is welcome to attend with you! Classes are free and open to the public.

Please call (573) 458-7397 to register. Sign up today!

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free Substance Use & Psychosis training

Early Psychosis Care Center

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This free, 1.5-hour training will provide an overview of the symptoms of psychosis, review the interplay between psychosis and substance use, discuss the differences between primary psychotic disorders vs. substance-induced psychosis vs. psychotic illness with comorbid substance use, highlight the association between cannabis use/misuse and psychosis risk, and briefly review intervention options for providers working with this complex presentation.

Continuing education provided for those who attend the registered session in full.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this workshop attendees will be able to:

• Define positive and negative symptoms of psychosis
• Describe the ways psychosis and substance use interact
• Implement methods to differentiate between a primary psychotic disorder and an adverse mental state secondary to substance use
• Understand the importance of assessing cannabis in youth and young adults

Training date

• April 28, 2025

Event Registration

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Free parenting education from nurture kc

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Understanding Birth: Event Registration

Register for a recorded session.

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Free 2025 Webinar Series: Special Topics in Perinatal Mental Health by PSI Kansas

PSI Kansas Free Webinar Training

This series will dive deep into the mental health challenges that can arise during pregnancy and the postpartum period, providing insights, strategies, and resources for both professionals and individuals navigating this important time.

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Date: May 21, 2025

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual via Zoom

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FREE prenatal education classes at phelps health

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Are you expecting a little one? Join us for free prenatal classes designed to help you prepare for labor, delivery and newborn care! These classes are open to expectant mothers after 20 weeks of pregnancy and include a tour of the Phelps Health Obstetrics Unit.

What you’ll learn:

• Pregnancy danger signals
• Stages of labor and delivery
• Breathing & relaxation techniques
• Cesarean birth (C-sections)
• Pain management and epidurals
• Newborn care and nutrition
• Breastfeeding and more!

Training date

• May 24, 2025

A support person is welcome to attend with you! Classes are free and open to the public.

Please call (573) 458-7397 to register. Sign up today!

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free Substance Use & Psychosis training

Early Psychosis Care Center

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This free, 1.5-hour training will provide an overview of the symptoms of psychosis, review the interplay between psychosis and substance use, discuss the differences between primary psychotic disorders vs. substance-induced psychosis vs. psychotic illness with comorbid substance use, highlight the association between cannabis use/misuse and psychosis risk, and briefly review intervention options for providers working with this complex presentation.

Continuing education provided for those who attend the registered session in full.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this workshop attendees will be able to:

• Define positive and negative symptoms of psychosis
• Describe the ways psychosis and substance use interact
• Implement methods to differentiate between a primary psychotic disorder and an adverse mental state secondary to substance use
• Understand the importance of assessing cannabis in youth and young adults

Training date

• May 28, 2025

Event Registration

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FREE prenatal education classes at phelps health

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Are you expecting a little one? Join us for free prenatal classes designed to help you prepare for labor, delivery and newborn care! These classes are open to expectant mothers after 20 weeks of pregnancy and include a tour of the Phelps Health Obstetrics Unit.

What you’ll learn:

• Pregnancy danger signals
• Stages of labor and delivery
• Breathing & relaxation techniques
• Cesarean birth (C-sections)
• Pain management and epidurals
• Newborn care and nutrition
• Breastfeeding and more!

Training date

• June 14, 2025

A support person is welcome to attend with you! Classes are free and open to the public.

Please call (573) 458-7397 to register. Sign up today!

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free Substance Use & Psychosis training

Early Psychosis Care Center

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This free, 1.5-hour training will provide an overview of the symptoms of psychosis, review the interplay between psychosis and substance use, discuss the differences between primary psychotic disorders vs. substance-induced psychosis vs. psychotic illness with comorbid substance use, highlight the association between cannabis use/misuse and psychosis risk, and briefly review intervention options for providers working with this complex presentation.

Continuing education provided for those who attend the registered session in full.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this workshop attendees will be able to:

• Define positive and negative symptoms of psychosis
• Describe the ways psychosis and substance use interact
• Implement methods to differentiate between a primary psychotic disorder and an adverse mental state secondary to substance use
• Understand the importance of assessing cannabis in youth and young adults

Training date

• June 16, 2025

Event Registration

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free period supply kids by st. louis public library

Introducing: The Inaugural FAMILY DOULA TRAINING at Jamaa Birth Village

June 18–20, 2025 | Juneteenth Week

“Birth belongs to the family, and doulas belong to the community, not the system.”— Okunsola M. Amadou, Founder, Jamaa Birth Village

For generations, the sacred birthing wisdom of our people has been buried by systemic erasure. But we know the truth: our Nana and Our Big Mama’s had that healing touch, the remedies and the care modalities when someone was preparing to birth a child and bring forth life. And you know what? Despite systemic inequality and attempted erasure—it’s still in you.

This Juneteenth, we’re calling in the Grandmas, Aunties, Sisters, Lovers, Cousins, Godmamas—the ones who love us most, to come home to this work. This is a family training, a gathering and a cultural remembering. A legacy restored for family birth worker, that existed in family lineages across the diaspora.

This 3-day, FREE, scholarship-based training is for those serious about rebuilding their family’s lineage of birth workers.

You’ll learn:

• African American cultural & heritage-based birth care
• Navigating hospitals & honoring homebirths
• Preventing complications, using ancestral healing
• Comfort measures, foodways, advocacy, & more

Limited spots. Applications close May 20, 2025, or once full. Max 3 family members per household.

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LEARN MORE

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FREE prenatal education classes at phelps health

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Are you expecting a little one? Join us for free prenatal classes designed to help you prepare for labor, delivery and newborn care! These classes are open to expectant mothers after 20 weeks of pregnancy and include a tour of the Phelps Health Obstetrics Unit.

What you’ll learn:

• Pregnancy danger signals
• Stages of labor and delivery
• Breathing & relaxation techniques
• Cesarean birth (C-sections)
• Pain management and epidurals
• Newborn care and nutrition
• Breastfeeding and more!

Training date

• July 26, 2025

A support person is welcome to attend with you! Classes are free and open to the public.

Please call (573) 458-7397 to register. Sign up today!

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Free 2025 Webinar Series: Special Topics in Perinatal Mental Health by PSI Kansas

PSI Kansas Free Webinar Training

This series will dive deep into the mental health challenges that can arise during pregnancy and the postpartum period, providing insights, strategies, and resources for both professionals and individuals navigating this important time.

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. 

Date: July 16, 2025

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual via Zoom

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Free 2025 Webinar Series: Special Topics in Perinatal Mental Health by PSI Kansas

PSI Kansas Free Webinar Training

This series will dive deep into the mental health challenges that can arise during pregnancy and the postpartum period, providing insights, strategies, and resources for both professionals and individuals navigating this important time.

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. 

Date: August 20, 2025

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual via Zoom

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FREE prenatal education classes at phelps health

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Are you expecting a little one? Join us for free prenatal classes designed to help you prepare for labor, delivery and newborn care! These classes are open to expectant mothers after 20 weeks of pregnancy and include a tour of the Phelps Health Obstetrics Unit.

What you’ll learn:

• Pregnancy danger signals
• Stages of labor and delivery
• Breathing & relaxation techniques
• Cesarean birth (C-sections)
• Pain management and epidurals
• Newborn care and nutrition
• Breastfeeding and more!

Training date

• August 16, 2025

A support person is welcome to attend with you! Classes are free and open to the public.

Please call (573) 458-7397 to register. Sign up today!

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FREE prenatal education classes at phelps health

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Are you expecting a little one? Join us for free prenatal classes designed to help you prepare for labor, delivery and newborn care! These classes are open to expectant mothers after 20 weeks of pregnancy and include a tour of the Phelps Health Obstetrics Unit.

What you’ll learn:

• Pregnancy danger signals
• Stages of labor and delivery
• Breathing & relaxation techniques
• Cesarean birth (C-sections)
• Pain management and epidurals
• Newborn care and nutrition
• Breastfeeding and more!

Training date

• September 13, 2025

A support person is welcome to attend with you! Classes are free and open to the public.

Please call (573) 458-7397 to register. Sign up today!

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FREE prenatal education classes at phelps health

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Are you expecting a little one? Join us for free prenatal classes designed to help you prepare for labor, delivery and newborn care! These classes are open to expectant mothers after 20 weeks of pregnancy and include a tour of the Phelps Health Obstetrics Unit.

What you’ll learn:

• Pregnancy danger signals
• Stages of labor and delivery
• Breathing & relaxation techniques
• Cesarean birth (C-sections)
• Pain management and epidurals
• Newborn care and nutrition
• Breastfeeding and more!

Training date

• October 11, 2025

A support person is welcome to attend with you! Classes are free and open to the public.

Please call (573) 458-7397 to register. Sign up today!

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FREE prenatal education classes at phelps health

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Are you expecting a little one? Join us for free prenatal classes designed to help you prepare for labor, delivery and newborn care! These classes are open to expectant mothers after 20 weeks of pregnancy and include a tour of the Phelps Health Obstetrics Unit.

What you’ll learn:

• Pregnancy danger signals
• Stages of labor and delivery
• Breathing & relaxation techniques
• Cesarean birth (C-sections)
• Pain management and epidurals
• Newborn care and nutrition
• Breastfeeding and more!

Training date

• November 8, 2025

A support person is welcome to attend with you! Classes are free and open to the public.

Please call (573) 458-7397 to register. Sign up today!

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FREE prenatal education classes at phelps health

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Are you expecting a little one? Join us for free prenatal classes designed to help you prepare for labor, delivery and newborn care! These classes are open to expectant mothers after 20 weeks of pregnancy and include a tour of the Phelps Health Obstetrics Unit.

What you’ll learn:

• Pregnancy danger signals
• Stages of labor and delivery
• Breathing & relaxation techniques
• Cesarean birth (C-sections)
• Pain management and epidurals
• Newborn care and nutrition
• Breastfeeding and more!

Training date

• December 6, 2025

A support person is welcome to attend with you! Classes are free and open to the public.

Please call (573) 458-7397 to register. Sign up today!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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

affinia healthcare monthly diaper giveaways

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This giveaway is for Affinia Healthcare patients only.

For more information, call (314) 797-0122.

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monthly food mobiles at redemptorist center

When? Monthly, 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesday of EACH month.

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Location: 207 W. Linwood Blvd

For more information, call (816) 931-9942.

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Webster county mobile health unit

Monthly Community Locations

1st Thursday

Location & Time: Fordland Senior Housing (499 S Walnut St.) from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Location & Time: Rogersville Senior Housing (112 S. Maple St.) from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

2nd & 4th Thursday

Location & Time: Seymore Town Square West Market St. from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Location & Time: Seymore Senior Housing (125 E. Anderson St.) from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

For more information, call (417) 859-2532.

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free groceries from the alliance of swmo

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LEARN MORE OR RSVP

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feeding como

Date: April 5, 2025

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location: Bethel Park

LEARN MORE OR RSVP

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mobile mammography coach at shannon County health department

Date: April 10, 2025

Location: Shannon County Health Department

To schedule, call (417) 257-5912.

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health department open house hosted by the kansas city health department

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ozark county health fair

Date: April 11, 2025

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: Gainesville Track Hoerman Memorial Park

For more information, call (417) 679-3334.

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mobile mammography screening at lincoln County health department

Date: April 11, 2025

Location: Lincoln County Health Department

To schedule, call (314) 996-5170.

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maternal and family wellness fair hosted by the kansas city health department

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ssm health community baby shower

The Family Birthplace at SSM Health DePaul Hospital – St. Louis is celebrating Black Maternal Health Week with a Community Baby Shower on the hospital campus.

Join us for food, giveaways, vendors, and more as we offer support for the moms in our community while helping build awareness of the maternal mortality crisis for US Black women, who:

• Are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than White women.
• Have a higher maternal mortality rate than any other race in the country.

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ssm health family birthplace 5k run/walk

In celebration of Black Maternal Health Week – and to help raise awareness of the maternal mortality crisis among Black women in The United States – BKM 4 Life Foundation for Fitness and Health and The Family Birthplace at SSM Health DePaul Hospital – St. Louis are hosting a 5K Run/Walk on the hospital’s campus.

Join us as we come together to better understand and support the health and well-being of Black women, who:

• Are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than White women.
• Have a higher maternal mortality rate than any other race in the country.

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State of missouri hiring event

On April 17, 2025, from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., the State of Missouri is holding an in-person hiring event, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City, featuring recruiters from multiple state departments.

There will be networking, resume support, games, prizes, and onsite interviews. Visit our booth and learn how to join the team at DESE, Vocational Rehabilitation, or the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled!

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Event Registration

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ellis fischel mammogram van at miller county health center

Date: April 17, 2025

To schedule, call (573) 369-2400.

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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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baby shower by home state health and cass county health wic program

Date: April 26, 2025

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location: Mill Walk Mall, 2601 Cantrell Road, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701

To register, call (816) 380-8443 or call/text (816) 666-3699.

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central missouri foster care and adoption association

Join us from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 29 for our Advocacy Resource Fair at Destiny Learning Center, 4914 Prairie Ridge Street Road in Columbia. This event is open to all CMFCAA clients and families, and we’ll provide lunch for all attendees! Please RSVP to help us ensure we have enough food for everyone.

We’re partnering with four local organizations to bring you valuable information and guest speakers who will discuss their services. Plus, we’ll have exciting door prizes for you to win!

Please note, childcare will not be available at this event. Our guest speakers will represent the Food Bank, Central Missouri Community Action, Compass Health, and Parent Link. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to connect with local resources and learn more about the services available to you!

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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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Mental health kc conference 2025: Registration Now Open

Now in its 9th year! Hosted by the Metro Council with support from Netsmart, Children’s Mercy Hospital, and the Community Mental Health Fund of Jackson County, MO.

Register today and be part of the conversation!

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LEARN MORE OR REGISTER

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St. bernards mobile mammography unit at new madrid county health department

Date: May 29, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: New Madrid County Health Department

To schedule, call (573) 748-5541

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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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St. bernards mobile mammography unit at new madrid county health department

Date: August 12, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: New Madrid County Health Department

To schedule, call (573) 748-5541

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Christina bohn memorial 5k for pmdd awareness 2025

The Christina Bohn Foundation was created to advocate for women suffering from Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Premenstrual Exacerbation (PME). Through increased awareness and education, we hope women will receive an accurate and more timely diagnosis. We also hope our efforts will prevent deaths by suicide related to having PMDD

To learn more, visit the Christina Bohn Foundation.

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LEARN MORE OR REGISTER

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St. bernards mobile mammography unit at new madrid county health department

Date: October 16, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: New Madrid County Health Department

To schedule, call (573) 748-5541

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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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SUBMIT 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 installments of the Weekly Snapshot, 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.