California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC)

August is National Breast/Chestfeeding Month!

Join us in raising awareness of the importance of for babies’ nutrition and overall health. (Plus, breast/chestfeeding has protective health benefits for moms/birth parents, too!)

Learn more about how the California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative (CPQCC)'s Motivating & Optimizing Maternal Milk in Safety Net NICUs (MOMMS) collaborative is championing breastfeeding support in hospitals across California.

Visit: https://cpqcc.org/improvement/current-projects/momms

Are you part of a hospital team focused on providing equitable perinatal care? Join the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) for the sixth webinar of the Let's Talk Perinatal Equity Webinar series, "Enhancing Equity Through Engagement: Strategies for Inclusive Patient and Community Engagement."

Register today: https://ow.ly/PTmK50SRAGf

In this session, our panel of public health experts from CMQCC will discuss practical strategies for inclusive patient and community engagement in obstetric care. Tune in on Wednesday, August 21 from 12 - 1 p.m. PT.

Join us on Monday, July 29, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. PT to learn about the crucial role of clinic and community partnerships in preventing preeclampsia and preterm birth and promoting patient health. This webinar is part of CMQCC's Low-dose Aspirin (LDA) campaign webinar series.

Register today: https://ow.ly/svXR50Sx5t1

Our panel will present on universal risk factor screening for preeclampsia, the role of social health in perinatal outcomes, and how to create clinic and community partnerships that serve patients.

CMQCC’s 2023 Annual Report Is Now Available!

Last year, the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) laid the foundation for California’s State Maternal Health Innovation Program, expanded efforts to address postpartum hemorrhage, and trained providers to implement equitable birth practices.

See more of what we did in 2023: https://www.cmqcc.org/news/cmqcc-releases-2023-annual-report

Together with our members, patients and families, our partners, and our staff, CMQCC is steadfast in our mission to eliminate preventable maternal deaths and promote positive, equitable health outcomes for all mothers, birthing persons, and their infants throughout California.

We are honored to share that the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) has recognized Tahoe Forest Hospital with the 2024 Quality & Sustainability Award for maintaining California’s target rate for the NTSV Cesarean Birth measure for three consecutive years, and the 2024 Maternal Center (MDC) Superstar Award: Small Birth Volume Hospitals for exhibiting high levels of engagement in the MDC.

This recognition demonstrates the Joseph Family Center for Women & Newborn Care team’s commitment to quality improvement in maternity care.

Thank you, California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) for this honor.

To learn more about the TFH Joseph Family Center for Women & Newborn Care, visit https://bit.ly/45pev70.

We're hiring! Are you someone who is passionate about perinatal health? California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) is seeking two Program Managers to join our Maternal Data Center (MDC) team.

See more details about the position and apply on the Stanford Careers page here: https://tinyurl.com/2r5ras62

NEW on CMQCC - A story that needs to be heard. Angela Jones shares her story in 'Letting Patient Voices Lead: ‘I want people to know how serious preeclampsia is,'' authored by Laura Hedli from Stanford School of Medicine.

Jones reveals, "When I was diagnosed, I didn’t know anyone who had had it. I live in an urban neighborhood, I have Black family members, and I had never heard of preeclampsia. I didn't know it could turn into eclampsia. I didn't know I could die. I didn’t know I could lose my baby. I didn't know I could have seizures. I never knew any of it until it happened to me."

"Getting the word out there is so important. Not just for African Americans, for everybody." Let's spread knowledge and save lives.

Read her full story here: https://ow.ly/6Hi850S4UQJ

Apply by June 15 to Join the Central Valley California Pregnancy-Associated Review Committee (CA-PARC).

California is launching an in-depth review of maternal deaths in the Central Valley counties of Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, Placer, San Joaquin, Sacramento, Shasta, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Tulare, Yolo and Yuba. Priority will be given to applicants residing or working in one of these Central Valley counties.

The CA-PARC Project Team will host two 45-minute virtual Q&A sessions for interested candidates to ask questions or connect with program staff before applying.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/Zksh50RNv67

Happy ! We honor the hard work, resilience, and dedication of our nurses. Thank you for your remarkable contribution in making a difference in the communities that you serve.

The California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) invites you to the next webinar in the Let's Talk Perinatal Equity series on Creating a Respectful Care Environment: lessons from a trauma-informed approach. Be sure to tune in Wednesday, May 22 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. PT.

Register today: https://ow.ly/1cbw50RxTa3

You're invited to join us for an upcoming webinar on, 'Addressing Anemia in Pregnancy: Key Data Elements and CMQCC MDC Tools.'

Register today: https://ow.ly/JMyp50RsSf5

Learn about the impact of perinatal anemia on maternal and fetal health and the importance of addressing this morbidity risk. Be sure to tune in on Tuesday, May 7th from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. PT.

Happening next week! Are you part of a community organization working to improve maternity care access and outcomes in California? You're invited to join CMQCC on Monday, April 29th from 12:00 - 1:00pm PT for an informational webinar to learn about our Community Birth Partnership Initiative.

Register today: www.tinyurl.com/CBPI-RegistrationLink

Diving deep into the heart of Black Maternal Health Week with CMQCC's Christina Oldini and Dr. Amanda Williams, at Google's event. From the inspiring fireside chat with Charles Johnson, the founder of 4Kira4Moms, we're learning firsthand about the journey to advocate for birth justice.

Together, we're celebrating innovative strides towards a future where every birthing parent is empowered and supported.

Shining a spotlight on Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento who stepped up for Black Maternal Health Week with a virtual webinar, on Eliminating Health Care Disparities, aimed at breaking down barriers and uplifting Black mothers and birthing people.

This Black Maternal Health Week and every week, we honor these extraordinary efforts in empowering Black mothers and birthing people by providing them the care they rightfully deserve.

Sparkling with joy at Sutter Health's Alta Bates Summit Medical Center as we honor Black Maternal Health Week! ✨

From the heartwarming delivery of succulents, baby booties, and cards to the beautiful celebration of new beginnings with patient Kidosha Kom and the amazing Latasha Befford, R.N., the Sutter Health team is all in for uplifting Black mothers and birthing folks.

Here's to nurturing life, love, and community, one precious moment at a time.

CMQCC's Clinical Innovation Advisor, Dr. Amanda P. Williams was quoted in the recent Vox article, "We can make birth safer for Black mothers. Here’s how."

Dr. Williams reminds us that, “We can’t let the 400 years of colonialization, enslavement, Jim Crow, and discrimination be so paralyzing that one is disinclined to act. It really is possible to be better," and at CMQCC and CPQCC, we are committed to doing just that.

Read the full Vox article by Anna North here: https://ow.ly/SxxN50RhtWs

We can make birth safer for Black mothers. Here’s how. What doulas, midwives, and policymakers are doing to end the maternal mortality crisis.

Are you part of a community organization working to improve maternity care access and outcomes in California? You're invited to join CMQCC on Monday, April 29th from 12:00 - 1:00pm PT for an informational webinar to learn about our Community Birth Partnership Initiative.

Register today: www.tinyurl.com/CBPI-RegistrationLink

In honor of Black Maternal Health Week 2024, Sonoma County MCAH hosted a special screening of 'Birthing Justice' - a vital conversation to be a part of. We are privileged to have the brilliant Dr. Amanda Williams as the moderator for the evening. So proud to be in community with this amazing group for BMHW24 🙌🏾 Together, we are making a difference.

We’re inspired by to create better outcomes by ending preventable morbidity, mortality and racial disparities in maternity care in California and across the nation, making sure our and birthing people get the support and resources they need.

Be sure to check out our Maternal QI toolkits: https://www.cmqcc.org/resources-tool-kits/toolkits

The 2024 Perinatal Potpourri Annual Conference is happening this week!

Join us on March 21 - 22, 2024 for this virtual continuing medical education opportunity featuring California and national experts discussing maternal, fetal, and neonatal advances in care.

To learn more about the conference and to register, visit: https://ow.ly/Il1n50QyTAS

Registration is Now Open for the 2024 Perinatal Potpourri Annual Conference!

Join us on March 21 - 22, 2024 for this virtual continuing medical education opportunity featuring California and national experts discussing maternal, fetal, and neonatal advances in care.

To learn more about the conference and to register, visit: https://ow.ly/Il1n50QyTAS

Happening tomorrow! The California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) invites you to the next webinar in the Let's Talk Perinatal Equity series on Understanding Bias and Tracking Equity Progress in the Maternal Data Center (MDC). Be sure to tune in tomorrow, February 21 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. PT.

Register today: https://ow.ly/GVxW50QAfip

Calling all leaders with lived experience with cesarean birth, community-based experience, and those with an interest in birth equity. We are excited to announce a new and exciting opportunity to serve on CMQCC’s Perinatal Equity Advisory Council! If you or someone you know is interested in serving, please submit your application by following this link: https://ow.ly/mVbq50Qy7OA

The 10 – 12 selected members of the council will play an essential role in advising and providing recommendations on unmet needs and opportunities to expand CMQCC’s efforts to reduce cesareans in all low-risk pregnant patients.

For more information about this opportunity, visit CMQCC’s Perinatal Equity Advisory Council webpage here: https://www.cmqcc.org/perinatal-equity-advisory-council

Will you join us? The California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) invites you to the next webinar in the Let's Talk Perinatal Equity series on Understanding Bias and Tracking Equity Progress in the Maternal Data Center (MDC). Be sure to tune in on Wednesday, February 21 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. PT.

Register today: https://ow.ly/GVxW50QAfip