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New families need support, information, and resources to navigate their postpartum recovery. The “I Gave Birth” initiative educates communities to improve outcomes in Perinatal Region VI and across North Carolina. Evaluation of the initiative demonstrated that healthcare system and community-wide awareness of maternal warning signs leads to early recognition and treatment of maternal complications.
Article
March of Dimes publishes a report card yearly highlighting indicators of the state of maternal and infant health. The 2021 report for NC gives a D grade for the preterm birth rate of 10.8%, which has been uptrending, and also draws attention to the considerable race-based disparity in this outcome. Click here to view their 2022 report on maternity care deserts across the U.S.
Report
The Healthy NC 2030 taskforce, led by NCIOM and NCDHHS, brought together experts and leaders from multiple fields to develop a common set of public health indicators and targets for the state over the next decade.
Report
Maternal Support Services, also known as the “Baby Love Program,” are available to Medicaid-eligible pregnant women during and after pregnancy (60-day postpartum period).
Program
Pregnancy Medical Home (PMH) improves the quality of perinatal care given to Medicaid beneficiaries. This is done by modeling the PMH after the enhanced primary care case management (PCCM) program developed by Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC).
Program
Data analysis and support for Community Health Assessment, CHIP, and SOTCH programs.
Toolkit
A tool for finding healthcare for uninsured or low-income patients.
Toolkit
The North Carolina Office of Rural Health (ORH) supports equitable access to health in rural and underserved communities. ORH works collaboratively to provide funding, training, and technical assistance for high-quality, innovative, accessible, and cost-effective services that support the maintenance and growth of the state’s safety net and rural communities.
Other
Advancing collaborative, equity-centered, and community-driven solutions to improve the overall health and well-being of all North Carolinians.
Organization
Online repository of downloadable factsheets, brochures, and manuals on a variety of topics relating to maternal health, birth control, STIs, substance use, preconception care, and more.
Toolkit
WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children funded by the United States Department of Agriculture. It is commonly referred to as the WIC Program. County health departments, community and rural health centers, and community action agencies provide WIC Program services.
Program
Maternal Support Services, also known as the “Baby Love Program,” are available to Medicaid-eligible pregnant women during and after pregnancy (60-day postpartum period).
Program
Pregnancy Medical Home (PMH) improves the quality of perinatal care given to Medicaid beneficiaries. This is done by modeling the PMH after the enhanced primary care case management (PCCM) program developed by Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC).
Program
A tool for finding healthcare for uninsured or low-income patients.
Toolkit
The North Carolina Office of Rural Health (ORH) supports equitable access to health in rural and underserved communities. ORH works collaboratively to provide funding, training, and technical assistance for high-quality, innovative, accessible, and cost-effective services that support the maintenance and growth of the state’s safety net and rural communities.
Other
Advancing collaborative, equity-centered, and community-driven solutions to improve the overall health and well-being of all North Carolinians.
Organization
March of Dimes publishes a report card yearly highlighting indicators of the state of maternal and infant health. The 2021 report for NC gives a D grade for the preterm birth rate of 10.8%, which has been uptrending, and also draws attention to the considerable race-based disparity in this outcome. Click here to view their 2022 report on maternity care deserts across the U.S.
Report
The Healthy NC 2030 taskforce, led by NCIOM and NCDHHS, brought together experts and leaders from multiple fields to develop a common set of public health indicators and targets for the state over the next decade.
Report
Pregnancy Medical Home (PMH) improves the quality of perinatal care given to Medicaid beneficiaries. This is done by modeling the PMH after the enhanced primary care case management (PCCM) program developed by Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC).
Program
Data analysis and support for Community Health Assessment, CHIP, and SOTCH programs.
Toolkit
March of Dimes publishes a report card yearly highlighting indicators of the state of maternal and infant health. The 2021 report for NC gives a D grade for the preterm birth rate of 10.8%, which has been uptrending, and also draws attention to the considerable race-based disparity in this outcome. Click here to view their 2022 report on maternity care deserts across the U.S.
Report
Maternal Support Services, also known as the “Baby Love Program,” are available to Medicaid-eligible pregnant women during and after pregnancy (60-day postpartum period).
Program
Pregnancy Medical Home (PMH) improves the quality of perinatal care given to Medicaid beneficiaries. This is done by modeling the PMH after the enhanced primary care case management (PCCM) program developed by Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC).
Program
A tool for finding healthcare for uninsured or low-income patients.
Toolkit
The North Carolina Office of Rural Health (ORH) supports equitable access to health in rural and underserved communities. ORH works collaboratively to provide funding, training, and technical assistance for high-quality, innovative, accessible, and cost-effective services that support the maintenance and growth of the state’s safety net and rural communities.
Other
Advancing collaborative, equity-centered, and community-driven solutions to improve the overall health and well-being of all North Carolinians.
Organization
WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children funded by the United States Department of Agriculture. It is commonly referred to as the WIC Program. County health departments, community and rural health centers, and community action agencies provide WIC Program services.
Program
Maternal Support Services, also known as the “Baby Love Program,” are available to Medicaid-eligible pregnant women during and after pregnancy (60-day postpartum period).
Program
Pregnancy Medical Home (PMH) improves the quality of perinatal care given to Medicaid beneficiaries. This is done by modeling the PMH after the enhanced primary care case management (PCCM) program developed by Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC).
Program
A tool for finding healthcare for uninsured or low-income patients.
Toolkit
WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children funded by the United States Department of Agriculture. It is commonly referred to as the WIC Program. County health departments, community and rural health centers, and community action agencies provide WIC Program services.
Program
New families need support, information, and resources to navigate their postpartum recovery. The “I Gave Birth” initiative educates communities to improve outcomes in Perinatal Region VI and across North Carolina. Evaluation of the initiative demonstrated that healthcare system and community-wide awareness of maternal warning signs leads to early recognition and treatment of maternal complications.
Article
March of Dimes publishes a report card yearly highlighting indicators of the state of maternal and infant health. The 2021 report for NC gives a D grade for the preterm birth rate of 10.8%, which has been uptrending, and also draws attention to the considerable race-based disparity in this outcome. Click here to view their 2022 report on maternity care deserts across the U.S.
Report
The Healthy NC 2030 taskforce, led by NCIOM and NCDHHS, brought together experts and leaders from multiple fields to develop a common set of public health indicators and targets for the state over the next decade.
Report
Pregnancy Medical Home (PMH) improves the quality of perinatal care given to Medicaid beneficiaries. This is done by modeling the PMH after the enhanced primary care case management (PCCM) program developed by Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC).
Program
Data analysis and support for Community Health Assessment, CHIP, and SOTCH programs.
Toolkit
Online repository of downloadable factsheets, brochures, and manuals on a variety of topics relating to maternal health, birth control, STIs, substance use, preconception care, and more.
Toolkit
Maternal Support Services, also known as the “Baby Love Program,” are available to Medicaid-eligible pregnant women during and after pregnancy (60-day postpartum period).
Program
Pregnancy Medical Home (PMH) improves the quality of perinatal care given to Medicaid beneficiaries. This is done by modeling the PMH after the enhanced primary care case management (PCCM) program developed by Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC).
Program
A tool for finding healthcare for uninsured or low-income patients.
Toolkit
Maternal Support Services, also known as the “Baby Love Program,” are available to Medicaid-eligible pregnant women during and after pregnancy (60-day postpartum period).
Program
New families need support, information, and resources to navigate their postpartum recovery. The “I Gave Birth” initiative educates communities to improve outcomes in Perinatal Region VI and across North Carolina. Evaluation of the initiative demonstrated that healthcare system and community-wide awareness of maternal warning signs leads to early recognition and treatment of maternal complications.
Article
Online repository of downloadable factsheets, brochures, and manuals on a variety of topics relating to maternal health, birth control, STIs, substance use, preconception care, and more.
Toolkit
The North Carolina Office of Rural Health (ORH) supports equitable access to health in rural and underserved communities. ORH works collaboratively to provide funding, training, and technical assistance for high-quality, innovative, accessible, and cost-effective services that support the maintenance and growth of the state’s safety net and rural communities.
Other
Advancing collaborative, equity-centered, and community-driven solutions to improve the overall health and well-being of all North Carolinians.
Organization
WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children funded by the United States Department of Agriculture. It is commonly referred to as the WIC Program. County health departments, community and rural health centers, and community action agencies provide WIC Program services.
Program
Online repository of downloadable factsheets, brochures, and manuals on a variety of topics relating to maternal health, birth control, STIs, substance use, preconception care, and more.
Toolkit
This 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.
