Maternal Health Innovations Grant
This site seeks to strengthen transitions and continuity of care across North Carolina by curating a knowledge exchange platform. With the hope of organizing our resources at the state level, a multi-disciplinary team of champions has joined forces to highlight what resources exist in their regions and what has helped them bridge the gap between surviving and thriving.
This project was made possible thanks to guidance and support from the Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center (MHLIC). You may notice that the structure of our site is inspired by their own Maternal Health Repository. We use their best practices in regards to formatting with permission and gratitude. Special thanks to our main contributors, the Perinatal Nurse, Family Medicine, Pediatric, and Ob/Gyn Champions representing all six Maternal health regions of North Carolina.
Established in early 2020, the Maternal Health Innovations Program aims to improve the quality of care delivered by outpatient providers caring for birthing people in the pregnant, postpartum, and interconception periods. Our resource hub intends to house a wide range of innovative programs, policies, templates, screening/assessment tools, etc. The purpose of this site is to elevate successful strategies that guide coordination and continuity of care to provide whole-person care.
The information, hyperlinks, various media, and statistics included in this resource hub are for general information purposes only. The content was collected by an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals striving for accuracy and relevance. This site was created to meet the need for increasing workforce capacity. This is not a comprehensive guide—we welcome and appreciate any and all feedback to help make this a more useful resource. It is not a standalone document for understanding or implementing practices in a healthcare setting. MAHEC takes no responsibility, and will not be held liable, for any gaps in the resource hub. The inclusion of any hyperlinks to resources does not explicitly imply a recommendation or endorsement of the views or services expressed within; they are resources for healthcare professionals to view and consider at their own discretion.
Resources in this section provide information and/or training related to the observation, treatment and support of women, particularly as relates to the maternal experience.
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Physically remote locations, pandemics like COVID-19, and other circumstances can make in-person health visits challenging. Resources in this section address the provision of mental and physical maternal health services provided over a distance (not in person) with the help of technology.
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Resources in this section focus on population-level activities aimed at improving maternal health.
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Humans are life-long learners. Resources in this section focus on developing the capacity of individuals to better perform their role as it relates to maternal health, whether it be as a coalition member, individual employee, or leader.
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Policies influence laws, where funds are directed, and, at times, can define public norms. Resources in this section address local, state, and national policies that impact maternal health.
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The health and well-being of pregnant people and parents depends upon involvement from their partner, community, and providers. Resources in this section focus on engaging and educating everyone who plays a key role in maternal health.
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Appreciating the differences that make individuals and populations unique is critical to developing sustainable and working solutions. Resources in this section provide insights into special populations.
Learn MoreThis project was made possible thanks to the funding, guidance, and support from North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services - Division of Public Health - Maternal Health Branch-Women, Infant, and Community Wellness Section. This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $10,216,885 with 0% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
