Weekly Snapshot

Missouri department of health and senior services releases annual pregnancy associated mortality review (PAMR) report

Did you know that an average of 70 women die per year while pregnant or within 1 year postpartum.

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services recently released their annual Pregnancy Associated Mortality Review (PAMR) report?

The Pregnancy Associated Mortality Review Board, with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), reviewed all maternal deaths from 2018 to 2022. The board reviewed 350 deaths during pregnancy and up to one year postpartum. They determined 114 pregnancy-related deaths occurred, or deaths directly because of being pregnant. Eighty percent of these deaths were determined to be preventable.

32.6% – Deaths determined to be pregnancy-related
100% – Preventability of deaths due to mental health conditions
81.3% – Pregnancy-related deaths covered by Medicaid
34% – Mental health conditions contributed to their death
34% – Substance Use Disorder contributed to their death
18% – Discrimination contributed to their death
45% – History of substance use
38% – History of unemployment
18% – History of domestic violence
89% – Birthing hospitals participating in the PQC
94% – Births at a hospital participating in the PQC
40% – Moms supported by Medicaid

We all have a role to play in preventing maternal death. Begin by learning about the problem and about what partner organizations and DHSS are doing to change the story of moms in MO.

Read the full report by visiting https://health.mo.gov/data/pamr/pdf/2025annual-report.pdf or visit https://health.mo.gov/data/pamr/

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

PSI-Missouri to provide a $500.00 scholarship for perinatal mental health certification (PMH-C)

Are you a Missouri provider planning to take the PMH-C exam? This is your chance!

PSI-MO is awarding a $500 scholarship to support one qualified provider on their journey to becoming Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C).

Application Deadline: July 14th
Must be a Missouri-based provider
Must meet all PMH-C exam requirements
Must plan to take the exam by December 15th

This scholarship is a meaningful way to grow your impact in perinatal mental health and strengthen care in Missouri communities.

Ready to apply? Email psimochair@gmail.com to request your application today!

2025 Missouri PQC Participation Stipend – Postpartum by the Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative (PQC), in partnership with Missouri Hospital Association (MHA)

On behalf of the Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative, in partnership with Missouri Hospital Association, a limited number of stipends are being offered to stakeholders in Missouri responsible for and participating in providing fourth trimester and extended postpartum care (up to 365 days post-delivery).

The 2024 Missouri PAMR report, reviewing maternal deaths from 2017 to 2021, found most pregnancy-related deaths in Missouri occurred in the year following delivery, accounting for about 80% of deaths. About half of those happened in the first six weeks postpartum or the Fourth Trimester, due to cardiovascular disease, mental health conditions, and infections. The other half of maternal deaths occurred between 43 and 365 days post-delivery, primarily due to mental health conditions, including substance use disorder, followed by cardiovascular disease. Overall, the board determined that 84% of all maternal deaths were preventable.

The available funding is intended to support ongoing or new implementation of clinical and/or social interventions or programs designed to improve care delivery through April 2026. Scopes of work should be developed to address related postpartum maternal health outcomes in Missouri with priority given to efforts addressing cardiovascular disease; mental health conditions; infections; patient, community and/or provider education and engagement; chronic disease management; care coordination; and/or transfers of care from specialist to primary care.

Proposed activities within the application should be at a “ready to deploy” stage or be in support of ongoing implementation needs. Priority will be given to relevant projects demonstrating readiness to deploy with all required application elements received by the due date. Proposals requiring strategic planning, IRB review process, etc., will be considered for a “discovery and planning” stipend.

Funding is available through the following opportunities.

A. Extended Postpartum Care Stipend: $35,000 stipend to support extended postpartum care delivery through 12 months following delivery.

B. Fourth Trimester Care Stipend: $20,000 stipend to support fourth trimester postpartum care delivery through 12 weeks following delivery. Priority will be given to proposals focused on screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) for mental health and substance use; effective stabilization of specific pregnancy induced or chronic conditions; and care coordination.

C. Discovery and Planning: $7,000 stipend to support a discovery and planning phase for an intervention, service, or program related to the objectives outlined in option A or B.

Application

Application window: June 27, 2025 – July 31, 2025 (window closes at 5 p.m.)
Postpartum Stipend Application Q&A Session: July 24, 2025, noon – 12:30 p.m. (optional)
The application form consists of:
- Contact information
- W-9
- Project proposal
- Strategic alignment
- Project plan
- A printable PDF of the application questions is available here for reference.

Requirements

Awardees will:

Participate in a community of practice meeting with other stipend recipients, to be held virtually on a quarterly basis
By December 12, 2025:
- For stipends A and B: submit early lessons learned
- For stipend C: submit draft project plan
By March 1, 2026:
- For stipends A and B: submit project findings and evaluation
- For stipend C: submit finalized project plan and intended actions

For awarded organizations, stipends will be disbursed over two payments. The initial payment will be made within 60 days of stipend contract signature. Organizations must complete the required deliverables and provide sufficient documentation by March 1, 2026, to MHA/MO PQC to receive the remaining payment by March 31, 2026.

If you have questions about the stipends, please contact Kaitlyn Thomas (kthomas@mhanet.com).

State Town Hall Meeting, a webinar highlighting the Community-Centered Hospital Initiative (CCHI) by NICHQ – National Institute for Children’s Health Quality and Kansas Birth Equity Network

Calling all health professionals, community advocates, families, and caregivers!

On July 16 at 1 PM CST, NICHQ – National Institute for Children’s Health Quality and Kansas Birth Equity Network are partnering up for the Kansas Community Collaborative to Prevent Infant Mortality: State Town Hall Meeting, a webinar highlighting the Community-Centered Hospital Initiative (CCHI). Although the focus will be on Kansas, all are welcome to join.

CCHI aims to create a new framework where communities can collaborate with community-based organizations, Perinatal Quality Collaboratives, and hospitals to drive transformative efforts that improve maternal and child health outcomes. By supporting leaders, such as KBEN founder Dr. Sharla Smith, we can create a future where all mothers, infants, and families can thrive.

Missouri department of health and senior services provides virtual map to locate cooling centers nearby

Attention Jackson County Residents

If you need to cool down, visit a cooling center. Check out the online virtual map to find your nearest spot to beat the heat. Stay hydrated, wear your sunscreen and stay cool

ONLINE INTERACTIVE MAP

MISSOURI SUN BUCKS PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced today it is accepting applications for the second year of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (S-EBT) Program, known as “Missouri SuN Bucks.”

Missouri SuN Bucks helps families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer months when school is not in session.

Eligibility Navigator

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Summer Food Service Program

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Summer Food Service Program is designed to provide breakfast, lunch, suppers and/or snacks to children living in eligible areas during the summer months and during times of public emergencies, when children do not have access to free or reduced-price meals at school.

An online interactive map is provided to help families in Missouri find out where their children can receive free meals this summer. The map shows sites where children must sit and eat the meal, but the map also shows certain rural sites that are designated as non-congregate multi-day meal pick-up sites.

Community organizations serve the meals at schools, churches, parks, swimming pools, YMCA facilities, Boys and Girls Clubs, and other spots where children gather when school is not in session.

The meals are provided to all children who attend the meal service location. Children do not have to be registered and there is no fee to participate in the program.

The map and more information about the Summer Food Service Program can be found at health.mo.gov/sfsp/. For families without access to the internet, summer meal sites in the area can also be found by texting the phrase “Summer Meals” to (914) 342 – 7744.

Meals will be served to children ages 18 and under and individuals ages 18 to 21 who have been determined by a state or local educational agency to be mentally or physically disabled and who participate in an established school program for the mentally or physically disabled.

Funding for the Summer Food Service Program is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

More information about the Summer Food Service Program is available online at health.mo.gov/sfsp or by telephone at (888) 435 – 1464 (toll-free). Community organizations that would like to become sponsors may also email the Summer Food Service Program at sfsp@health.mo.gov or write to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Summer Food Service Program, P.O. Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 for more information.

The SFSP is administered by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Responding to Addiction: An Anti-Stigma Training – Hosted by Maternal Health Access Project (MHAP), Created by the Addiction Policy Forum

The Maternal Health Access Project (MHAP) is excited to invite you to their next round of virtual trainings. Catherine Miller, LPC, will be presenting a training created by the Addiction Policy Forum.

Tuesday, July 29, 12-1:30 PM: Responding to Addiction: An Anti-Stigma Training – Part 1
Wednesday, July 30, 12-1:30 PM: Responding to Addiction: An Anti-Stigma Training – Part 2

You can register to attend the trainings here: MHAP Provider Training Registration.

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!

If you have questions about the training, please contact musompsychiatrymh1@missouri.edu.

Children’s Division Training holds A Four-part Virtual Series

The Missouri Hospital Association (MHA), in partnership with the Missouri Department of Social Services – Children’s Division and the Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative is pleased to host a four-part training series from June 10 to July 22. The series will provide an overview and exploration of DSS Children’s Division’s distinct programs and processes, including the Primary Prevention program, Safety Unit, Temporary Alternative Placement Agreements, Alternative Care and more. Participants will learn about how the Children’s Division works in partnership with families, communities and the courts toward ensuring the safety and well-being of Missouri’s children. Interagency collaboration is critically important for child welfare, especially during crisis situations, and requires deep and sustained community partnerships.

DETAILS

Date: June 10 – July 22, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual

SERIES

June 10, 2025 Prevention
June, 24, 2025 Safety and Response
July 8, 2025 Temporary Alternative Placement Agreements (TAPA) and Team Decision Making © (TDM™) Meetings
July 22, 2025 Family Support Team Meetings/ Alternative Care

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.

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.

Missouri Suicide Prevention Network provide exciting opportunity for high school students

The Missouri Suicide Prevention Network (MSPN) Schools Committee is now accepting applications for our brand-new Youth Advisory Board! This board will play a key role in bringing youth voices and perspectives into suicide prevention efforts across Missouri.

If you’re passionate about mental health and want to make a real impact in your school and community, we encourage you to apply!

Your voice matters—get involved and be heard!

The Youth Advisory Board will:

Provide feedback on MSPN initiatives
Help shape youth-focused prevention strategies
Advocate for positive change in schools and communities

LEARN MORE AND APPLY

Peer Summit Region 7 – Missouri, Kansas, NEbraska, Iowa

Calling all peer specialists, supervisors, and recovery champions from Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa!

Registration is now OPEN for the 2nd Annual Region 7 Peer Summit – happening October 1-2, 2025 at the Kansas City Expo Center!

Elevating Professionalism Together: Advancing Through Peer Collaboration

Join peers and professionals from across the region for two powerful days of connection, growth, and learning.

Specialized CHW-C Track
Earn Ethics Hours
Build your skills
Grow your network
Be part of a movement that’s shaping the future of peer support

Peer supervisors are welcome and encouraged to attend! Don’t miss this chance to elevate your career and be part of something big.

Crisis Responsive Peer Training and Certification

Missouri credentialing board

The Missouri Credentialing Board, in collaboration with the Department of Mental Health, is proud to introduce the Crisis Responsive Peer Training and Certification!

This new baseline training equips Certified Peer Specialists and Family Support Providers with essential skills to recognize and respond to crises—within their scope of practice.

Training topics include

Situational awareness
Trauma-informed support
Self-care strategies
Conflict de-escalation
Suicide prevention
Post-crisis response

details

Virtual training (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
New dates available now – more coming soon!
Cost: $82.50 | 20 training/contact hours (6 ethics hours)
Certification requires passing an exam.

Note: You must already be a Certified Peer Specialist or Family Support Provider to attend.

Let’s continue building a stronger, safer, and more responsive peer workforce in Missouri!

Support Pregnant and Parenting Families – Get Certified

Missouri credentialing board

Don’t miss this opportunity to make a real impact! Our Pregnant & Parenting Families (PPF) Training equips you with the skills to:

Support individuals through pregnancy and early parenthood
Strengthen parent/child relationships
Develop recovery-focused plans
Connect families with vital community resources

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

REGISTER

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.

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.

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

4th annual Birth Equity Summit!

Join us for the 4th Annual Birth Equity Summit, which will be held September 11-12, 2025 in Kansas City, KS.

Since 2022, the Kansas Birth Equity Network has been proud to co-locate the Birth Equity Summit at the Heartland Conference.

This year, we are excited to expand the Birth Equity Summit into a regional Maternal, Paternal, and Child Health (MPCH) Track. We aim to elevate regional and local efforts to advance MPCH and curate a space for cross-sector learning, community engagement, and collaboration.

Attendees will enjoy:

Engaging sessions on maternal, paternal, and child health led by local, regional and national partners
Intentional Networking Opportunities
Birth Equity Awards Reception
Birth Justice Walk
Annual Baby Photo Contest

Resources to recovery annual conference

You’re Invited! Free registration + lunch included!

Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: 1300 Progress Parkway Ste. Genevieve

2025 Missouri Suicide Prevention Converence

Date: July 17, 2025

Location: Wyndham Executive Center Columbia (2200 Interstate 70 Dr. SW Columbia, MO 65203)

WEBINAR PRESENTOR APPLICATION

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.

SUBMIT A CASE

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.

FOOD SERVICES (Food Pantry, Mobile Pantry, Drive-Thru

Food Services

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

Second Harvest Community Food Bank

Pantry Locator
Food Distribution Events
For more information, visit Second Harvest Community Food Bank

Harvesters Community Food Network

Pantry Locator
For more information, visit Harvesters.

Ozarks Harvest

Pantry Locator
For more information, visit Ozarks Food Harvest

Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri

Food Locator
Mobile Distributions
For more information, visit the Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri.

Southeast Missouri Food Bank

Pantry Locator
Mobile Distributions
For more information, visit Southeast Missouri Food Bank.

St. Louis Area Food Bank

Pantry Locator
Food Distribution Events
For more information, visit St. Louis Area Foodbank.

Feeding Missouri

Feeding Missouri is a coalition of the six Missouri Food Banks working to provide hunger relief to every county (and St. Louis City) in the state. Collectively, we distribute over 120 million pounds of food each year through a network of more than 1,500 community feeding programs.
Get help here, by entering your location information and the Feeding Missouri Food Finder will direct you to services nearest you.
For more information, visit Feeding Missouri.

RESOURCE HIGHLIGHTS

Missouri Resources

The Missouri Resource Guide lists resources available in Missouri to help you and your family move towards a healthier, more stable future.
Missouri Family Resources allows you to search and connect to resources, community programs, and childhood services for families with young children under 5 using your zip code.
Missouri families now have a new tool at their fingertips: a comprehensive resource guide designed to support parents and caregivers of children from birth to age 12. This guide, developed in partnership by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and LifeCourse Nexus Training and Technical Assistance Center (UMKC Institute for Human Development), provides descriptions, links and phone numbers of various statewide resources and is organized by types of supports which are categorized as discovery and navigation, connecting and networking, and goods and services. To access the guide online, visit Resource Guide For Missouri Families Of Children From Birth To Age 12.
Looking for childcare? Visit Missouri’s Online Child Care Referral Database. In this database, you can look for childcare programs near a specific address or school and find those that have just what your family needs.
Feeding Missouri is a coalition of the six Missouri Food Banks working to provide hunger relief to every county (and St. Louis City) in the state. Collectively, we distribute over 120 million pounds of food each year through a network of more than 1,500 community feeding programs. Get help here, by entering your location information and the Feeding Missouri Food Finder will direct you to services nearest you. For the full list of all 6 Missouri Food Banks, check out the ‘Food Services‘ section of the Weekly Snapshot.
The Missouri Job Events Calendar lists job fairs, hiring events, and other scheduled opportunities that may be of interest to you. These opportunities have also been featured below as well as in the ‘Upcoming Events‘ section of the Weekly Snapshot. For more information, visit Employment & Training Programs.
Be prepared for the cold! Know how to locate a warming center in Missouri using the Warming Center Map.

For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.

Mental Health America (MHA) Provides A Variety of online screening for mental health Conditions, such as depression or anxiety

Take a Mental Health Test

Online screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible.

ONLINE MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING

Depression Test
ADHD Test
PTSD Test
Parent Test: Your Child’s Mental Health
Test De Ansiedad
Postpartum Depression Test: New & Expecting Parents
Bipolar Test
Eating Disorder Test
Youth Mental Health Test
Self-Injury Survey
Anxiety Test
Psychosis & Schizophrenia Test
Addiction Test
Test De Depression

Please note: Online screening tools are meant to be a quick snapshot of your mental health. If your results indicate you may be experiencing symptoms of a mental illness, consider sharing your results with someone. A mental health provider (such as a doctor or a therapist) can give you a full assessment and talk to you about options for how to feel better.

LEARN MORE OR SCREEN NOW

Mental Health America (MHA) Observes Bebe moore campbell national minority mental health awareness month also known as bipoc mental health month

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, also known as BIPOC Mental Health Month.

This year, we’ve designed a brand new BIPOC Mental Health Month toolkit to help communities of color turn mental health awareness into action. Whether you’re looking for ways to feel better or do better, you’ll find resources that support action for your mental health in three key areas: taking care of yourself, taking care of your community, and advocating for change.

Download the free toolkit and explore more BIPOC mental health resources at mhanational.org/july.

Mental Health coalition highlights resources and supports for BIPOC mental health month

This BIPOC Mental Health Month, take a moment to learn about some incredible organizations providing mental health support & resources to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities. The nonprofit organizations and groups highlighted in this post are all partners of The Mental Health Coalition, and we couldn’t be prouder to have them in our network

shatterproof shares how marijuana affects teen brains

As marijuana becomes more accepted, many think it’s harmless, but teen use can have serious, lasting effects on the brain

Teens who use are:

Up to 11X more likely to develop psychosis
Facing 2–4X higher risk of mental health challenges
In legal states, young men see a 15% higher suicide rate
Whether you’re a parent, educator, or just care about teens’ health — know the risks

Mental health is a top underlying cause of pregnancy-related deaths in Missouri by

St. Louis Public Radio | By Lacretia Wimbley

Published July 3, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. CDT

About 80% of the pregnancy-related deaths from 2018 to 2022 could have been prevented, the report found.

Mental health conditions contributed to 34% of the 350 deaths during those five years, and all of those cases were preventable if the right care had been provided, researchers found. Another 34% of overall deaths were due to substance use disorders.

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Fewer preterm births and C-sections. Doulas seen as key to improving maternal health in Kansas City

Missouri Independent | By suzanne king

Published June 27, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CDT

When Tristin Dockery was in labor with her first son in 2021, she only had one request: To get up and walk around her hospital room.

The nurse on duty said no.

So Dockery, then 20, stayed in her uncomfortable hospital bed as one contraction followed another. It was at the height of COVID. She and her husband were alone. And Dockery didn’t think she had much choice but to do as she was told.

“We were young and we’d never had a baby,” she said. “We didn’t know what we were doing.”

Dockery, an esthetician who works and lives 50 miles east of Kansas City in Lexington, was determined that things would be different last year when she learned she was pregnant again. She turned to the Maternal and Infant Health Center (MaIH) in Lexington.

The organization provided a doula who helped Dockery through her pregnancy and the first months after she gave birth.

“I had someone who was going to be there,” Dockery said, “who was going to help me focus on what I needed and what I wanted.”

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vanishing vital data: The impact of erasing women’s health information

NPWH’s President Komkwuan Paruchabutr, DNP, FNP-BC, WHNP-BC, CNM, FNAP co-authored a powerful piece in AANP’s Journal for Nurse Practitioners, exposing the dangerous erasure of women’s health data from federal platforms.

Key takeaways from the article:

In early 2025, essential women’s health pages, including contraception, STI guidance, and maternal health data, were removed from CDC and HHS websites.
Trusted tools like the CDC’s contraception app and STI guidelines app were taken down, limiting access for new users.
The CDC’s PRAMS and Youth Risk Behavior Survey were suspended or altered, eliminating vital data on pregnancy, contraception use, and sexual health.
WHNPs in low-resource settings were left scrambling for alternate sources—causing delays in patient care and risking misinformation.
Professional orgs like NPWH, ACOG, and WHO stepped in to create and preserve trusted clinical repositories.
Judicial intervention has temporarily restored many tools, but the threat remains and NPs must stay vigilant.

This article is a powerful reminder of how essential it is to protect access to scientific, evidence-based information for the safety of our patients and the strength of our health systems.

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the HEALthy Brain and Child Development Study announces first annual hbcd study data release on the nih brain development cohorts (nbdc) data sharing platform

The HEALthy Brain and Child Development Study is excited to announce the first annual HBCD Study data release on the NIH Brain Development Cohorts (NBDC) Data Sharing Platform. This initial HBCD data release includes cumulative data from more than 1,400 pregnant participants and their babies through three visit time points. The HBCD Study is the largest long-term study of early brain and Child Development in the United States.

LEARN MORE & REGISTER

Center for addiction recovery support (CARS) releases new 2025 Recovery Community Needs Assessment Report

Overview

The 2025 CARS Recovery Community Needs Assessment Report provides deep insights into the current challenges, strengths, and priorities of the addiction recovery support field. Led by the Center for Addiction Recovery Support (CARS) and guided by individuals with lived experience, this report is based on responses from over 700 peer professionals, organizational leaders, and recovery advocates from across the United States.

The report identifies where training, technical assistance, and systemic support are most needed—and how CARS is using these findings to drive recovery support forward.

Why This Report Matters

As peer support and recovery services expand across healthcare, justice systems, education, and housing, this national needs assessment serves as a field-wide compass. It helps identify what recovery organizations and professionals need to succeed—and how funders, partners, and training centers can meet those needs.

Top Needs Identified

Culturally responsive and trauma-informed training
Sustainable funding and grant support
Training in supervision, Medicaid billing, and digital recovery tools
Role clarity and workplace integration for peer support workers
Career advancement pathways and leadership development

DOWNLOAD REPORT

operation parent provides powerful webinars highlighting how trauma impacts kids and how to help them heal

Summer is in full swing, and we’ve still got two powerful webinars coming up to support parents, caregivers, and professionals. In July, we’re talking about how trauma impacts kids and how you can help them heal. In August, we’ll dive into how to have ongoing, honest conversations that help prevent underage drinking and cannabis use. Both are free to attend, and if you can’t join live, we’ll send you the recording. Register now and keep learning all summer long.

Guiding Principles of recovery by faces & Voices of recovery

What truly guides recovery?

Join us for an engaging session on the Guiding Principles of Recovery exploring the core values that support long-term healing and community connection.

Date: July 8, 2025
Time: 8:00 A.M CST
Location: Virtual & Free to attend

Perfect for anyone in recovery, peer supporters, and those working to make recovery-centered systems more equitable and person-first.

The Military Women’s Health Webinar Series: Violence Against Women and trauma

The NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health and the Uniformed Services University Military Women’s Health Research Program are hosting a webinar series showcasing research in military women’s health. The next session on July 10, 2025, from 3 to 4 p.m., will focus on violence against women and trauma. The session will feature presentations by Cynthia LeardMann, M.P.H, Isabel Jacobson, M.P.H, and Laramie Dunan, Ph.D.

Ms. LeardMann and Ms. Jacobson will present on “The Impact of Traumatic and Stressful Experiences among Military-Connected Women from the Millennium Cohort Program.” Dr. Duncan will present on “discovering the mechanisms underlying PTSD to develop new treatments and prevention approaches.”

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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mo moms line hosts moms group 101

MOMS Group 101

Join us for a Moms Group 101 to learn about how we connect moms with other moms who get it. This is your reminder that support exists — and it’s free, judgment-free, and it can be a Zoom link away.

Next sessions meets:

July 7th | 10AM CST | In-Person Korede House 4317 Forest Park Ave 63108
Hosted by Dahoodtalks Host Vanna

July 21st | 10 AM CST | Virtual
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Nurture KC is offering FREE Basic Life Savings Skill class at North Kansas City Hospital

Nurture KC is offering a FREE Basic Life Savings Skill class at North Kansas City Hospital. Learn important skills that can help keep your family and you community safe! Class size is very limited, must register to attend. Drinks and snacks will be provided. If you have any questions please contact Shannon Williams at SWilliams@NurtureKC.org .

birth it forward’s mother’s closet

Birth It Forward’s Mother’s Closet is looking forward to another great event with Vibrant Health KC!

From 11 am to 1 pm on Saturday, July 12 the two groups will host a free event at the Earl Watson Community Center in Wyandotte County for the families of Kansas City.

Clients will have the opportunity to speak with other nonprofits, learn about resources with Healthy Blue Kansas, and receive free diapers, clothing and other necessities.
Additionally, a raffle will be held during the event, with prizes including a new infant car seat and base.
In August and September, Mother’s Closet will be back in Missouri, information on these events will be available soon.

If you would like additional information please contact cindy@birthitforward.org.

firstCall KC pRESENTS FREE SUMMER CARE CAMP

FREE Summer Care Camp at First Call!

Looking for a safe, fun, and supportive space for your kids this summer? First Call’s Summer Care Camp is here! Packed with games, learning, and emotional wellness activities — all at no cost to you.

2 Sessions to fit your schedule
For youth impacted by addiction
Let’s grow, heal, and have fun together.

PRENATAL AND POSTPARTUM YOGA BY THE DOULA FOUNDATION

Calling all mamas! Join us for Prenatal & Postpartum Yoga — a gentle, supportive space to connect, stretch, and breathe through every stage of motherhood. Whether you’re expecting or newly postpartum, your body and mind will thank you.

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JOIN a ParentLink pARENTING CLASS

ParentLink is pleased to offer free parenting classes to anyone in a parenting/caregiving role. Topics include family communication, child development, impact of early trauma, positive discipline, and more!

Classes will be offered virtually beginning June 30.

Visit https://mizzou.us/ParentingClasses or call or text (800) 552-8522 to learn more and enroll.

JOIN a ParentLink KINSHIP PEER EMPOWERMENT GROUP

Join our Kinship Peer Empowerment group TOMORROW Tuesday, June 9th from 5:30-6:30pm. Earn hours toward foster parent licensure and enter to win a gift card .

Attend by visiting mizzou.us/plnav-tues or call (312) 626 – 6799, Meeting ID: 931 1430 7709

Bring your questions about kinship care on Tuesday!

Call (833) 546 – 4543 for help! We’d love to see you there & connect you with a supportive community with other kinship caregivers around Missouri.

ParentLink HELPS YOU FIND SUMMER CAMPS, BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CARE, AND DIY ACTIVITIES

In addition to summer camps, or before/after school care for next year, check out the DIY activities on https://www.mokin4kid.org/programs-activities-kids!

Also, on June 12th, join our Informational Empowerment Meeting to chat more about summer activities to help you and your family have a happy and healthy summer.

Call or text (833) 546 – 4543 for support!

SPECIALTY TOPIC VIDEOS FROM parentLink’s mO KIN-4-KID

We know that it helps to have information right at your fingertips

Visit www.mokin4kid.org/education-support, where you’ll find a library of informational videos on topics directly related to your needs as a kinship caregiver. Get individualized support by reaching out to one of our kinship resource specialists!

GET IN TOUCH

Call 1-833-KIN-4-KID (1-833-546-4543)
Email mucoeparentlinkki1@missouri.edu
Text 833-546-4543

recover-me campaign by young people in recovery

Need help with Substance Use and Mental Health challenges? SAMHSA’s RecoverMe campaign can connect you with resources that are right for you.

cONNECT wITH mE by Missouri department of health and senior services

The Connect With Me app helps you navigate conversations with young people to make a better, more meaningful connection.

show-me echo launches mothers diabetes echo

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.

Improve mental health for mothers across Missouri

Improving maternal mental health is critical to the well-being of families and communities across Missouri. The Adult Psych ECHO offers healthcare professionals the opportunity to connect with expert psychiatrists and peers statewide to discuss real cases, gain evidence-based strategies, and strengthen their ability to recognize and treat mental health conditions affecting mothers. By participating, you’ll help close gaps in care, reduce stigma, and ensure that more women receive the support they need during and after pregnancy, ultimately leading to healthier outcomes for both mothers and their children.

tobacco is changing

Tobacco Is Changing aims to educate parents, grandparents, guardians, and caregivers of teens about the dangers of electronic cigarette use and provide resources for those seeking more information.

This campaign will raise awareness through the Tobacco Is Changing website and promote My Life My Quit to teens as a support resource.
New 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 website HERE!

For more information, contact motobaccoprogram@health.mo.gov

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

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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.

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I’m Interested in Learning More About eReferrals

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.

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.

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.

ON DEMAND TRAINING

ON DEMAND: MCH-NOW: The National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health release MCH LEadership competency #6

New MCHnow Microlearning: Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

Transform workplace challenges into collaborative opportunities! MCH leaders face complex negotiations daily – from budget discussions to program partnerships. Our latest module equips you with evidence-based strategies to build consensus and create win-win solutions.

ON DEMAND: MCH-work: Transforming Learnding; Session 4.1: Needs Assessment — Moving from Data to Priorities

New MCHwork Session: Moving from Data to Priorities

Struggling to translate needs assessment data into actionable priorities? MCHwork Session 4.1 offers practical frameworks for establishing clear criteria, engaging partners, and focusing on interventions that advance MCH outcomes.

Episode 6: Safe Travels: Risks, Tips, and Best Practices during Pregnancy

ON DEMAND: ACOG, Labor of Love Podcast | Season 4, Episode 6

Many patients wonder if it’s safe to travel during pregnancy. What should obstetric care professionals be advising? This episode provides guidance on counseling patients who plan to travel during pregnancy, covering health risks such as emerging vector-borne diseases like Oropouche and dengue, potential travel-related complications, and how to recognize and manage symptoms that may develop after travel. Sarah Dotters-Katz, MD, MMHPE, FACOG, associate professor and the director of undergraduate medical education for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Duke University, and Lorrie Harris-Sagaribay, MPH, teratogen information specialist with MotherToBaby and president of the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists, join Labor of Love host Veronica Maria Pimentel, MD, MS, FACOG, to answer key questions and provide expert guidance.

Special commentary from Stephanie Gaw, MD, PhD, FACOG, at the University of California San Francisco.

Content Warning

This episode discusses sensitive topics related to mental health and health inequities. It may be difficult for listeners who have experienced pregnancy-related complications or who are sensitive to discussions of health care disparities. Take care while listening.

EPISODE RESOURCES

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Find additional episodes at Labor of Love Podcast.

ON DEMAND: NAMI Podcast, Episode 77

On this podcast, Daniel H. Gillison Jr., CEO of NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness), brings important mental health topics to light, one conversation at a time. Hope starts with us sharing our stories. Hope starts with us breaking the stigma. Hope starts with us sharing resources and practical advice. If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health condition and are looking for hope, this podcast is for you.

In this episode recognizing Pride Month, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. is joined by Juan Acosta, a mental health advocate and LGBTQI+ activist. During this conversation, the group explores Juan’s mental health journey, how he mixes mental health and LGBTQI+ advocacy, what change he hopes to see, and what’s next for him. They also discuss the California legislature recognizing Juan as a 2025 Pride Month honoree in 2025.

“Hope Starts With Us” is a podcast by NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. It is hosted by NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr.

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

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ON DEMAND: show me state of mind podcast by missouri behavioral council (MBHC): Season 1, Episode 5

In this special episode of “Show Me State of Mind,” hosted from Prairie Village, KS, listeners are introduced to the influential Kathy Carter, a pivotal figure in shaping mental health policies in Missouri. The episode delves into Carter’s journey as the former CEO of the Missouri Coalition and provides insights into the evolution of mental health services in the state, particularly from the time of the Community Mental Health Centers Act in 1963.

Listeners gain an understanding of Missouri’s advancements in behavioral health, from the ground-breaking initiatives of the Missouri Behavioral Health Council to the integrated health models currently transforming care across the state. With first-hand accounts of challenges faced and the victories over federal and state funding obstacles, the podcast highlights the tireless advocacy and collaboration among Missouri’s mental health leaders.

This episode also offers a personal look into Kathy Carter’s motivations, inspired by her experiences advocating for mental health from a young age. It reflects on both historical and current perspectives of mental health care and reveals the shifting dynamics in health policies post-Reagan era. Join this enriching conversation that not only celebrates past accomplishments but also looks forward to an innovative-driven future in mental health care in Missouri.

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ON DEMAND: Department of mental health (DMH) Children’s Office podcast Growing Healthy Communities: Parents’ Point of View – episode 4

The Department of Mental Health, Children’s Office, in partnership with the Missouri Head Start Growing Healthy Communities: Early Childhood Edition podcast, is designed to support parents and community members in better supporting youth in Missouri.

Licensed professionals and individuals with lived experiences will present topics identified by parents, caregivers, and community members that address the needs of youth and families in Missouri.

Have you ever wondered what parents would like you to know? In this engaging series, we sit down with parents to ask their insights on raising children with developmental disabilities. Candid short interviews highlight parents sharing their experiences on topics such as what they wished they would’ve known earlier, life through their children’s lens, words of wisdom to newer parents, and advice for healthcare professionals, school personnel, family members, and friends.

latest episode(S)

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Find additional episodes at Parents’ Point of View.

ON DEMAND: The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) release first ever special issue “Women’s Mental Health Across the Life Course”

In its first ever special issue, three JOGNN guest editors focus on women’s mental health and the critical junctures that have lasting outcomes across the life course. Listen as they discuss screening guidelines, tailored interventions, community-based support, and innovative ways health care experts can partner with legislators to promote evidence-based policies.

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

JUMP TO EPISODES

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

ON DEMAND: The national alliance on mental illness (NAMI) provides free online courses for parents and caregivers available anytime, and anywhere

Navigating your child’s mental health journey doesn’t have to be done alone. NAMI Basics OnDemand is a free, online course for parents and caregivers, and it’s available anytime, anywhere.

You and your loved ones matter.

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.

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

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

SAMHSA’s practitioner training offers tools, training, and technical assistance to practitioners in the fields of mental health and substance use disorders.

For more information, visit SAMHSA Practitioner Training

ON DEMAND: From The MCH Navigator

CALLING ALL MCH LEADERS!

The January MCHnow microlearning on Communication is now available! This is a key competency for transforming complex information into messages that drive action.

PREVIOUS TRAININGS

These trainings address the knowledge and skills to advance the MCH Leadership Competencies:

For more information, visit MCH Navigator

ON DEMAND: From The MCH Library

These resources present evidence-driven and innovative approaches to address difficult issues facing the field:

For more information, visit MCH Library

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.

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.

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SNAPSHOTS FOR IMPLEMENTATION

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

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

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

UPCOMING TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

Mothers, Infants & NAS Echo by show-me echo

Improve mental health for mothers across Missouri

Guiding Principles of recovery by faces & Voices of recovery

What truly guides recovery?

Join us for an engaging session on the Guiding Principles of Recovery exploring the core values that support long-term healing and community connection.

Date: July 8, 2025
Time: 8:00 A.M CST
Location: Virtual & Free to attend

Perfect for anyone in recovery, peer supporters, and those working to make recovery-centered systems more equitable and person-first.

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operation parent provides powerful webinars highlighting how trauma impacts kids and how to help them heal

The Military Women’s Health Webinar Series: Violence Against Women and trauma

FREE prenatal education classes at phelps health

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!

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.

Date: July 16, 2025

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Responding to Addiction: An Anti-Stigma Training – Hosted by Maternal Health Access Project (MHAP), Created by the Addiction Policy Forum

Tuesday, July 29, 12-1:30 PM: Responding to Addiction: An Anti-Stigma Training – Part 1
Wednesday, July 30, 12-1:30 PM: Responding to Addiction: An Anti-Stigma Training – Part 2

You can register to attend the trainings here: MHAP Provider Training Registration.

If you have questions about the training, please contact musompsychiatrymh1@missouri.edu.

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

PSI Kansas Free Webinar Training

Date: August 20, 2025

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual via Zoom

FREE prenatal education classes at phelps health

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!

operation parent provides powerful webinars highlighting how trauma impacts kids and how to help them heal

FREE prenatal education classes at phelps health

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!

FREE prenatal education classes at phelps health

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!

FREE prenatal education classes at phelps health

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!

FREE prenatal education classes at phelps health

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!

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

(monthly) affinia healthcare monthly diaper giveaways

This giveaway is for Affinia Healthcare patients only.

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

(monthly) community connection potluck by the thomas dunn learning center

The Community Connection Potluck is a proposed monthly gathering, to be held on the first Sunday of each month at Thomas Dunn Learning Center, serving the residents of Dutchtown and beyond. The project aims to foster a sense of community, strengthen local support networks, and build resilience in the face of various social, economic, and environmental challenges.

(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.

(montlhy) 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.

(BI-WEEKLY) YOUNG PEOPLE IN RECOVERY HOLD BI-WEEKLY ALL-RECOVERY MEETING FOR PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Are you a Peer Support Specialist? This meeting is designed for you!

Connect, share experiences, and learn together as we strengthen our support for the recovery community. Whether you’re just starting in the field or have years of experience, this space is for all peer support professionals committed to recovery and holistic well-being.

VIEW SCHEDULE AND REGISTER

(Weekly) young people in recovery hold weekly national all-recovery meeting

Join weekly for the National All-Recovery Meeting! Come find a community that you can lean on for support, empowerment, and compassion.

This meeting is open to all who are in recovery from a substance use disorder and recovery allies. All recovery pathways are welcome!

VIEW SCHEDULE AND REGISTER

(weekly) wash wednesday at walnut place laundromat

Get 2 loads of laundry washed and dried for FREE!

Are you a person experiencing homelessness or facing financial hardship. Are you struggling to meet basic needs and access essential resources? Are you having difficulty obtaining clothing or maintaining its cleanliness? Wash Wednesday is designed to support you!

Location: Walnut Place Laundromat (4241 Walnut St. Kansas City, Missouri 64111)

For more information, call (816) 513 – 6010.

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/

birth it forward’s mother’s closet

Birth It Forward’s Mother’s Closet is looking forward to another great event with Vibrant Health KC!

From 11 am to 1 pm on Saturday, July 12 the two groups will host a free event at the Earl Watson Community Center in Wyandotte County for the families of Kansas City.

Clients will have the opportunity to speak with other nonprofits, learn about resources with Healthy Blue Kansas, and receive free diapers, clothing and other necessities.
Additionally, a raffle will be held during the event, with prizes including a new infant car seat and base.
In August and September, Mother’s Closet will be back in Missouri, information on these events will be available soon.

If you would like additional information please contact cindy@birthitforward.org.

State Town Hall Meeting, a webinar highlighting the Community-Centered Hospital Initiative (CCHI) by NICHQ – National Institute for Children’s Health Quality and Kansas Birth Equity Network

Calling all health professionals, community advocates, families, and caregivers!

2025 Missouri Suicide Prevention Converence

Date: July 17, 2025

Location: Wyndham Executive Center Columbia (2200 Interstate 70 Dr. SW Columbia, MO 65203)

Community Conversations About Suicide Prevention

Date: July 18, 2025

Time: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Springfield Public Schools Back to School Bash

Date: July 26, 2025

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: 635 E St Louis St, Springfield

Boys & Girls Club Back to School Bash

Date: July 26, 2025

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location: 1211 Lindenwood Ave, St. Charles

Back to School Bash

Date: July 26, 2025

Location: Mineral Area College Tech Building

**Register by July 5

Moniteau County Back to School Fair Drive-Thru Event

Date: July 29, 2025

Time: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Location: California High School Parking Lot

Back to School fair, Kansas City

Date: July 31, 2025

Location: 7925 NW 110th St, Kansas City

**Must register by July 24

Kansas City Public Schools Fest

Date: August 2, 2025

Location: 1924 Van Brunt Blvd, Kansas City

**Registration required.

operation backpack

Date: August 2, 2025

Location: 67th & Swope Pkwy

back to school event

Date: August 2, 2025

Location: 205 North Street, Nixa

Chiefs School Supply Giveaway

Date: August 9, 2025

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: 120 S Pleasant St, Independence

For more information, visit Chiefs Tailgating Event & School Supply Giveaway

Wentzville Back to School Fair

Date: August 9, 2025

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Location: 2275 Sommers Road, Lake Saint Louis

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

back to school bash

Date: August 15, 2025

Location: 1201 NE Colbern Road, Lee’s Summit

back to school fair for independence school district

Date: August 16, 2025

Location: 19100 E Valley View Pkwy

For more information, visit Back to School — Community Services League

Back to School Bash

Date: August 16, 2025

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Location: 1016 S Florissant Rd, Ferguson

Back to School Health fair

Date: August 23, 2025

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: 6850 Normandale Dr, St Louis

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

Community Conversations About Suicide Prevention

Date: October 17, 2025

Time: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

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.