NETWORK UPDATES
Upcoming CLE: Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) And Family Reunification
Missouri Appleseed, in partnership with the Missouri Maternal Health Action Network (MHAN), is hosting a virtual Continuing Legal Education (CLE) training on Friday, April 10, 2026, focused on strengthening legal and child welfare responses to addiction, recovery, and family stability.
This CLE offers an important opportunity to educate legal and child welfare professionals on the critical role of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in supporting recovery, strengthening families, and improving case outcomes. Designed for attorneys, judges, caseworkers, and other professionals working at the intersection of maternal and behavioral health, substance use, and family law, the training addresses current legal and child welfare training gaps related to MAT, societal perceptions that impact linkage to care, and inconsistencies in case and court outcomes.
Through expert speakers and lived experience perspectives, participants will explore evidence-based benefits of MAT, practical recommendations for improving systems and legal processes, and approaches that support recovery while protecting child safety and parental rights. The CLE will be held virtually and will later be housed as part of an ongoing educational series.
Additional information, including registration details, will be available soon.
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Career Opportunity Spotlight: Join the IHD Maternal and Child Health Team
The University of Missouri-Kansas City is hiring a Program Support Coordinator I for the Maternal and Child Health Program within its Institute for Human Development. This full-time position supports program functions including communication, project monitoring, meeting coordination, logistical support, and data activities such as conducting interviews, preparing reports, and assisting with dissemination materials. The role may also involve supporting student workers and serving as a point of contact among team members and partners. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience plus one year of relevant experience is required, and familiarity with project coordination, qualitative research, and maternal and child health is preferred.
Read more: Program Support Coordinator I, Maternal and Child Health Program – Institute for Human Development
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Career Opportunity Spotlight: Support Missouri’s Maternal And Child Health System
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is hiring an MCH Program Associate to support statewide maternal and child health efforts through the Title V MCH Block Grant. This full-time, entry-level position is based in Jefferson City and works closely with local public health agencies, internal DHSS programs, and statewide partners to support contracts, program processes, and coordination efforts. The role is well suited for detail-oriented problem solvers with strong communication skills who are interested in public health systems, collaboration, and professional growth. The position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to building a maternal and child health system that addresses the needs of families across Missouri.
Learn more and apply: MCH Program Associate
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Career Opportunity Spotlight: MHAP & MO-CPAP Part-Time Resource and Referral Specialist
The Center for Child Well-Being within the Department of Psychiatry in School of Medicine at the University of Missouri-Columbia seeks a part-time (.50 FTE / 20 hours per week) Resource and Referral Specialist to serve on Pediatric and Perinatal Psychiatry Access Programs. These programs increase capacity for primary care and social service providers in Missouri to respond to mental & behavioral health conditions.
Schedule is flexible within M-F, 8am-5pm, based on project needs and applicant availability.Responsibilities will include:
- Respond to incoming calls to the Psychiatry Access line during normal business hours; screen and triage requests and complete intake forms.
- Serve as the primary contact point for Psychiatry Access Programs, screening all requests to assess need and scheduling with the appropriate providers.
- Complete regular follow-up outreach to patients and families to connect to referral options. Evaluate potential good fit referral options for each patient in their home areas across Missouri. Independently evaluate patient needs to connect them with appropriate available mental health and substance use resources.
- Develop program resources and materials, create individualized behavioral health resource lists for providers with patients, curate database of available statewide resources.
- Performs resource and referral duties in a HIPAA compliant manner, including correspondence with providers and patients regarding clinical and referral updates. Maintains HIPAA compliant case file documentation both in electronic and paper format in accordance with programmatic standards. Ensures all clinical documentation of follow-up and outcomes is in accordance with organizational standards. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
- Assist with data collection and reporting.
- Ensure highest level of engagement, service and satisfaction for providers and patients.
- Other duties as assigned.
Learn more and apply: Resource and Referral Specialist (Part-Time) – Center for Child Well-Being
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Proposed Federal Register Data Collection: Public Comment Opportunity
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published a notice in the Federal Register inviting public comments on a proposed data collection effort under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The notice (FR Doc. 2026-00426) outlines a planned information collection project and seeks input from the public and stakeholders on the necessity, utility, and burden of the proposed work.
Comments must be submitted by March 16, 2026, and will help inform CDC’s approach to gathering the data described in the notice.
Read more: Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations
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program & member highlights
Become a Youth Peer Specialist and Expand Your Impact
Certified Peer Specialists are invited to take the next step by becoming a Youth Peer Specialist (YPS) and using lived experience to support youth and young adults as they transition into adulthood. Youth Peer Specialists provide meaningful peer support, guidance, and hope to young people navigating life changes. YPS certification requires an active Certified Peer Specialist credential, and all trainings are offered virtually so participants can train from anywhere.
Read more: Youth Peer Specialist Virtual Training And Registration
Maternal SUD and NAS Summit — Save the Date & Register
Save the dates March 31 – April 1, 2026 for the Maternal SUD and NAS Summit in Columbia, Missouri at the Courtyard by Marriott Columbia (3301 Lemone Industrial Boulevard). Day 1 starts with registration at 9:00 a.m. and programming from 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Day 2 runs 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. A finalized agenda will be released soon. This summit will bring together providers, partners, and policymakers to strengthen care for families affected by maternal substance use and neonatal abstinence syndrome.
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Register here: Maternal SUD and NAS Summit
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Centering Joy in the Black Birthing Experience Conference
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3rd Annual Missouri Black Maternal Health Summit & Black Maternal Health Rest & Healing Experience
The Missouri Community Doula Council and Jamaa Birth Village are honored to announce the 3rd Annual Missouri Black Maternal Health Summit & Black Maternal Health Rest & Healing Experience, April 16-17, 2026, in St. Louis, Mo.
This two-day summit will convene midwives, doulas, parents, healers, maternal health practitioners, community birth workers, policymakers, and advocates to forward Black maternal health justice, policy transformation, and sustainable community care. The summit includes dynamic keynote speakers, interactive workshops, all inclusive field trips and advocacy actions dedicated to providing long-term sustainable solutions to birth inequities, elevating Black maternal health workers, and reclaiming rest, power and wisdom as an act of revolutionary liberation.
“It takes all of us to transform Black Maternal Health! Join US!”
Register here: 3rd Annual Missouri Black Maternal Health Summit & Black Maternal Health Rest & Healing Experience
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Virtual Maternal Child and Family Health Learning Collaborative
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Family Birthplace Community Baby Shower and 5K Run/Walk
SSM Health DePaul Hospital – St. Louis invites the community to join the Family Birthplace Community Baby Shower and 5K Run/Walk in recognition of Black Maternal Health Week. This family-friendly event brings people together to celebrate and support mothers while raising awareness about the maternal mortality crisis impacting Black women in the United States.
Attendees can enjoy food, giveaways, community vendors, and resources while participating in a 5K run or walk on the hospital campus, followed by a community baby shower. The event is designed to uplift families, connect them with support, and foster collective action to improve maternal health outcomes.
- Saturday, May 2, 2026
- 7:00 a.m. Registration
- 8:00 a.m. 5K Run/Walk
- 10:00 a.m. Community Baby Shower
- The May Community Education Center (12303 DePaul Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044)
Registration is available for both the 5K Run/Walk and the Community Baby Shower.
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Insights & Innovations
Post-Dobbs State Abortion Bans Tied To Higher Postpartum Depression Risk In Low-Income Communities
A new national study analyzing Medicaid claims data from more than 160,000 pregnancies found that in states where abortion was banned or severely restricted following the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, postpartum depression (PPD) diagnoses increased significantly among individuals in the lowest socioeconomic status communities. Women and adolescents in these low-income areas experienced about a 9 % relative rise in PPD after Dobbs compared with similar populations in states without bans, while no significant changes were seen in middle- or high-income groups. Researchers suggest that limited access to abortion care combined with fewer mental health resources and structural healthcare gaps may underlie this disproportionate mental health burden. The findings highlight how restrictive reproductive policies can exacerbate existing inequities in maternal mental health and support the need for targeted services and interventions.
Read more: Post-Dobbs State Abortion Bans Tied To Higher Postpartum Depression Risk In Low-Income Communities
iHV Welcomes the New Healthy Child Programme: A Policy Blueprint for Improving Child and Family Health
The Institute of Health Visiting (iHV) has welcomed the updated Healthy Child Programme (HCP) launched in early 2026 by the UK’s Department of Health and Social Care. The HCP is a comprehensive national framework designed to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people from birth to age 19, or up to 25 for care leavers and those with special educational needs and disabilities, through evidence based prevention, early intervention, and family support. The refreshed guidance provides clearer delivery and commissioning expectations for public health nursing teams, outlines a high impact framework for actionable priorities across all ages, and reaffirms the vital role of health visitors. By strengthening service quality, promoting equitable access nationwide, and aligning with broader national health goals, the HCP aims to raise the healthiest generation of children ever.
Delivering Change: The Diffusion of Doula Awareness in Black American Communities
A recent study published in the Journal of Health Communication explores how awareness of doula care spreads within Black American communities and identifies key barriers in communication that limit access. The research highlights that gaps in health communication, including lack of culturally tailored messaging and limited dissemination of doula support information, may prevent pregnant people in these communities from learning about or utilizing doula services, which are linked to improved maternal outcomes. By examining how information travels through social networks and healthcare systems, the article suggests strategies to strengthen communication pathways, promote equitable access to doula care, and address longstanding disparities in maternal health.
Read more: Delivering Change: The Diffusion of Doula Awareness in Black American Communities
Health Insurance Extensions and Postpartum Healthcare Utilization and Outcomes
A recent study published in JAMA examines how health insurance coverage, particularly Medicaid eligibility and extensions, is associated with postpartum health care utilization and maternal outcomes in the United States. The systematic review of 28 studies found that more comprehensive insurance coverage is probably linked with greater postpartum visit attendance, a key component of postpartum care access, although evidence on clinical outcomes like maternal morbidity or mortality remains limited. The research underscores how current federal policy only requires Medicaid coverage for 60 days postpartum, which can limit access to necessary care during a period when adverse events and gaps in care are common. Understanding the impact of expanded coverage, including up to 12 months postpartum adopted by many states, could inform efforts to reduce disparities and improve maternal health in the year after childbirth.
Read more: Health Insurance Coverage and Postpartum Outcomes in the US
Maternal Opioid-Related Diagnosis in Pregnancy and Risk of Adverse Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes
A recent study published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine examined how having an opioid-related diagnosis during pregnancy is linked with both maternal and infant health outcomes. Researchers found that opioid-related diagnoses in pregnancy are associated with significantly higher risks of severe maternal morbidity (including hypertensive complications and hemorrhage) and poor neonatal outcomes such as preterm birth, admission to neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), respiratory distress, and neonatal abstinence syndrome. Over the past decade, rates of opioid-related diagnoses among pregnant people have more than doubled, highlighting the growing public health impact. These findings underscore the importance of early identification, comprehensive prenatal care, and evidence-based treatment options like medication-assisted therapy during pregnancy to help mitigate risks for both mothers and infants.
Read more: Maternal Opioid-Related Diagnosis in Pregnancy and Risk of Adverse Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder, Opioid Withdrawal, and Opioid Overdose: A Review
This comprehensive review in JAMA summarizes evidence on medications for treating opioid use disorder (OUD), managing opioid withdrawal, and reversing opioid overdose. The article highlights the effectiveness of medications approved by the FDA, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, in reducing opioid use and mortality, yet notes that a minority of people with OUD receive these treatments in the United States. It also outlines options for alleviating withdrawal symptoms with opioid agonists and other supportive medications and stresses the critical role of providing naloxone to all patients at risk of overdose. The authors emphasize that all individuals with OUD should be offered medication-based treatment and access to life-saving overdose reversal agents to improve survival and recovery outcomes.
Read more: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder, Opioid Withdrawal, and Opioid Overdose: A Review
Emergency Department-Initiated Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder
A randomized clinical trial published online February 11, 2026 in JAMA examined the effectiveness of initiating buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) directly in the emergency department (ED). The study compared a 7-day extended-release injectable buprenorphine formulation with standard sublingual buprenorphine among adults presenting to the ED with untreated OUD. Results showed similar engagement in OUD treatment at 7 and 30 days between the two approaches, suggesting that the extended-release option may expand access to medication-assisted treatment without sacrificing short-term engagement. Both modalities were well tolerated, including among patients exposed to fentanyl, highlighting the ED as a critical setting for initiating evidence-based OUD care and reducing barriers to early treatment engagement.
Read more: Emergency Department-Initiated Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder
Center for Financing Reform & Innovation at SAMHSA
The Center for Financing Reform & Innovation (CFRI), hosted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), offers a hub of analysis, reports, and webinars focused on behavioral health financing mechanisms, options, and innovations. CFRI’s work supports policymakers, payers, providers, and advocates in understanding and advancing how the nation funds mental health and substance use disorder services, from prevention and early intervention to treatment and recovery. Recent CFRI highlights include analyses of substance use disorder (SUD) prevention integration with physical healthcare, alternative payment models for SUD prevention, measurement based care financing strategies, and coverage of behavioral health services among older Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. The resources aim to inform strategic use of funds, bridge care gaps, and promote sustainable, equitable behavioral health systems across the U.S.
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Launching Rural Health Transformation Plans: Lessons From Other Large-Scale State Initiatives
A new brief from the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) offers actionable insights to support states as they design and implement Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) plans under the federal 2025 budget reconciliation act. The RHTP will distribute $50 billion nationwide between 2026 and 2030 to help states strengthen rural health systems in response to Medicaid cuts and persistent access challenges. Drawing on experiences from large-scale efforts like the American Rescue Plan Act, opioid settlement funding, and CMS’ State Innovation Models, the resource outlines best practices and common pitfalls across four core domains: governance, stakeholder engagement and communications, budget tracking and contracting, and data and evaluation. These lessons aim to help states build administrative infrastructure, foster collaboration across agencies and communities, and position their rural health initiatives for early and long-term success.
Read more: Launching Rural Health Transformation Plans: Lessons From Other Large-Scale State Initiatives
Contingency Management: State Lessons Learned From Planning to Scaling
A new report from the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) examines how state policymakers and agencies have moved from planning to scaling contingency management (CM) interventions as part of comprehensive substance use disorder treatment systems. CM, an evidence-based practice that provides tangible reinforcements for positive outcomes like sustained abstinence or treatment engagement, has strong research support but has faced implementation challenges in real-world settings, including financing barriers, workforce training needs, and concerns about regulatory compliance. The resource highlights lessons from early adopter states on topics such as securing reimbursement pathways, aligning with Medicaid and managed care frameworks, building provider capacity, and clarifying program metrics. These insights aim to help other states overcome common obstacles and expand access to CM as a key strategy in addressing stimulant and opioid misuse within their behavioral health systems.
Read more: Contingency Management: State Lessons Learned From Planning to Scaling
insights ON-DEMAND
Hope starts with us: Episode 95; Mental Health On and Off the Field – Featuring Tenisha Patterson Brown
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.
At this year’s Big Game, NAMI extended our partnership with Dan Marino’s Stay Healthy Zone and announced a new yearlong partnership with Off The Field NFL Wives Association. In this episode, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. talks with President of Off The Field NFL Wives Association, Tenisha Patterson Brown. They discuss what led her to mental health advocacy, the unique experiences of NFL players and their spouses, caregiving for a loved one with mental health conditions, and more.
Opioid Response Network Clinical Scenarios: Practical Applications in Addiction Treatment in Rural Healthcare Settings
This free, one-hour online course from the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), developed in collaboration with the Opioid Response Network (ORN), offers interactive case-based learning designed to strengthen clinical care for people with opioid use disorder (OUD). Through three real-world scenarios centered on rural healthcare challenges, the course helps clinicians build practical judgment around barriers like access, stigma, co-occurring conditions, and tailored treatment planning. Learners explore evidence-based strategies to improve patient care, address stigma, and manage OUD in communities with unique resource limitations. The activity also aligns with key ACGME competencies, making it ideal for physicians, nurses, social workers, and other experienced healthcare professionals seeking targeted rural addiction treatment insights.
From Priorities to Action: Translating Maternal and Child Health Priorities Into Practice
The MCH Navigator offers guidance for maternal and child health (MCH) professionals on how to move beyond identifying priority issues to taking purposeful action within Title V and broader MCH programs. The “From Priorities to Action” section helps MCH teams translate priority setting into strategic implementation by connecting needs assessment findings with performance objectives and actionable strategies. This resource supports public health practitioners in operationalizing priorities identified through Title V needs assessments, such as improving maternal health, strengthening systems of care, or addressing disparities, into measurable activities and outcomes that drive program improvement and impact. The tools and guidance reinforce the importance of evidence-informed action planning in advancing equitable health for mothers, children, and families.
Read more: From Priorities to Action: Translating Maternal and Child Health Priorities Into Practice
From Priorities to Action: Translating Maternal and Child Health Priorities Into Practice
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community tools & supports
Free Parent Support Groups Available by Whole Parent Foundation (WPF)
The Whole Parent Foundation is offering free parent support groups for individuals and families during pregnancy, early parenthood, and caregiving. These groups provide a supportive, judgment-free space for:
- Expecting parents
- New parents
- Individuals trying to conceive
- New adoptive parents
- Caregivers of young children
Each group includes mental health and peer support, along with practical physical supports such as food, diapers, and childcare at all in-person support groups. Participants may attend in person at select locations or join virtually via Zoom, making support accessible across communities.
Support Group Locations and Times
- Amethyst Place: Tuesdays, 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
- Kansas City: Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
- MU Extension: Wednesdays, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
- St. Louis: Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
For more information, visit https://www.wholeparentfoundation.org/
Free Prenatal Education Classes Available in 2026
Phelps Health is offering free prenatal education classes throughout 2026 for individuals who are at least 20 weeks pregnant. These classes are designed to help expectant parents prepare for labor, delivery, and newborn care, and include a guided tour of the Phelps Health Obstetrics Unit. Topics covered include labor and delivery, breathing and relaxation techniques, cesarean birth and pain management options, newborn care and feeding, and breastfeeding. A support person is welcome to attend.
A support person is welcome. Call (573) 458-7397 to register for a class today!
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resources & supports
Missouri Resources
mental & behavioral health resources/supports
support resources
- Missouri Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
- Visit 988lifeline.org
- Veterans (press 1)
- Español (oprime 2)
- LGBTQ+ Youth (press 3)
- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: Call 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
- SAMHSA National Helpline: Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- NAMI Helpline: Call 1 – 800 – 950 – NAMI (6264)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: Call 1-800-656-4673
- National Call Center for Homeless Vets: Call 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838)
- United Way: Dial 2-1-1
Helpful Websites
Support Groups
- Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/
- Postpartum Support International (Spanish Support Groups): Encuentros de apoyo
- SAMHSA Support Groups: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/health-care-or-support/support-group-or-local-program
- NAMI Support Groups: https://www.nami.org/support-education/support-groups/
Additional Resources
Food Services & supports
Second Harvest Community Food Bank
- Pantry Locator
- Food Distribution Events
- For more information, visit Second Harvest Community Food Bank
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UPCOMING TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Find upcoming trainings and development opportunities at https://moactionnetwork.org/announcements/#events
Free Virtual Trainings to Strengthen Substance Use Response Efforts
The Opioid Response Network and Faces & Voices of Recovery are offering a series of no cost virtual trainings designed for advocates, service providers, and community members working across prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction. Each session includes practical content, opportunities for discussion, and a live Q&A with the presenter. New trainings are offered throughout the month and are open to anyone interested in strengthening community-based substance use response efforts.
Read more: Faces & Voices Of Recovery Training Series
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Expanding Access to Community Health Workers in Rural Communities
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Learn more and register: Transparency in Action: The Mental Health Parity Index
Expanding Access to Community Health Workers in Rural Communities
This upcoming webinar from Center for Health Care Strategies explores how states are strengthening and expanding access to community health worker services in rural communities. Featuring CHW programs in Oregon, Tennessee, and Virginia, the session will highlight practical lessons and strategies for program design, training, certification, accreditation, and meaningful engagement with CHWs and key stakeholders. The webinar is part of CHCS’ Evidence-to-Action Hub and is designed for policymakers, providers, and partners working to improve equitable access to care.
Date: February 18
Learn more and register: Expanding Access To Community Health Workers In Rural Communities Webinar Registration
SUD Care Continuum ECHO®: Information About Psychedelic Drugs for Addiction Care Providers
Date: Wednesday, February 18
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Outpatient management of alcohol withdrawal
Date: Thursday, February 19
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Stimulants 101
Date: Thursday, February 19
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Critical Access and Rural Health Learning Collaborative
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is launching its new Critical Access and Rural Health Learning Collaborative, a virtual webinar series focused on practical strategies to improve ob-gyn care in critical-access hospitals and low-resource rural settings. The first session will explore how emergency departments can build obstetric readiness using adaptable, real-world models. Participants will review the Obstetric Emergency Readiness manual, learn from Indian Health Service and rural care settings, and hear expert insights on managing teams and patient care in resource-limited environments, recognizing success in context, and applying transferable elements of care across communities.
Learn more and register: ACOG’s Critical Access and Rural Health Learning Collaborative
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Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Contiuing LEgal Education (CLE)
Date: Friday, April 10
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Missouri Appleseed, in partnership with the Missouri Maternal Health Action Network (MHAN), is hosting a virtual Continuing Legal Education (CLE) training on Friday, April 10, 2026, focused on strengthening legal and child welfare responses to addiction, recovery, and family stability.
Additional information, including registration details, will be available soon.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Find upcoming events and opportunities at https://moactionnetwork.org/announcements/#events
2026 Convening for Maternal and Infant Health in Missouri!
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AMCHP 2026
The conference will be held March 7–10, 2026 at The Westin, Washington DC Downtown.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and advance maternal and child health practices alongside leaders and peers from across the nation.
Register now: AMCHP 2026 Annual Conference
Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery
📅 March 24–26, 2026 |📍 Baltimore, MD
This landmark national conference brings together stakeholders from across the country to address youth alcohol and substance use. It marks the first joint gathering in over a decade dedicated to prevention, treatment, and recovery for young people.
For more details and updates, visit: Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery
ASAM Annual Conference: Innovations in Addiction Medicine and Science
The ASAM Annual Conference is the premier national event for addiction medicine professionals, offering a platform to connect, learn, and share cutting-edge research, clinical advances, and best practices in the field. Now in its 57th year, the conference brings together physicians, clinicians, researchers, trainees, and policymakers for dozens of expert sessions, poster presentations, and networking opportunities that span clinical care, policy, science, and innovative treatment approaches. The upcoming event will be held in San Diego, CA, April 23–26, 2026, providing attendees with both professional development and community connection.
Learn more and register: ASAM Annual Conference
Maternal SUD and NAS Summit — Save the Date & Register
Save the dates March 31 – April 1, 2026 for the Maternal SUD and NAS Summit in Columbia, Missouri at the Courtyard by Marriott Columbia (3301 Lemone Industrial Boulevard). Day 1 starts with registration at 9:00 a.m. and programming from 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Day 2 runs 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. A finalized agenda will be released soon. This summit will bring together providers, partners, and policymakers to strengthen care for families affected by maternal substance use and neonatal abstinence syndrome.
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Register here: Maternal SUD and NAS Summit
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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
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