Nebraska Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative - NPQIC

04/30/2026

May is Maternal Mental Health Month, and we're Connecting the Dots for Maternal Mental Health 🔵

1 in 5 parents will experience a perinatal mental health disorder (PMHD) during or after pregnancy. PMHDs
are the #1 complication of childbirth. And yet...most parents navigate it in silence.

That silence is what we’re here to break.

This May, Postpartum Support International and The Blue Dot Project are sharing the statistics, stories, support, and solidarity about perinatal mental health disorders so that every parent knows they are not alone, they are not to blame, and with help, they WILL be well.

Learn more and help us Connect the Dots this May: https://loom.ly/ZgJv2iU

04/30/2026

Mother's Day is coming up and we support pregnant and new moms who need to know where to find resources to support a healthy pregnancy and postpartum journey, by putting all that information in one place in English and Spanish, on our web pages.

04/27/2026

04/24/2026

STI Awareness Week is a timely reminder: syphilis rates are rising, and getting screening, diagnosis, and treatment right in pregnancy is critical to preventing congenital syphilis.

This free, case-based microlearning series delivers practical, guideline-driven strategies you can apply immediately across screening, diagnosis, and stage-based management.

Plus, earn 1 CE contact hour!

🔗 Start learning: https://ow.ly/EToB50XLz5O

This project is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with financial assistance totaling $60,000 with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

04/22/2026

We are 3 short weeks from walk day!!
Still time to sign up and walk with us!

04/22/2026

The Nebraska Maternal Mortality Review Committee carefully reviews each case to understand what happened and what could have changed the outcome.

This work leads to real recommendations that improve care, systems, and support for mothers across Nebraska.
It’s detailed. It’s meaningful. And it saves lives.

If you’re ready to contribute to this critical work:

🗓 Apply by May 15, 2026
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X98DXHH

04/11/2026

Updated Broselow Tapes are expected to be released this summer. The EMSC Program has purchased tapes for EMS agencies and hospital EDs statewide, and DHHS will coordinate distribution once they arrive.

We are excited to help ensure teams have the most up to date tools for pediatric emergency care.

Questions? Feel free to reach out to EMSC Program Manager, Regan Blackwell, at regan.blackwell@nebraska.gov.

04/01/2026

Three new continuing education opportunities are now available for registration. ❗️💡

🧑‍🧑‍🧒 Practical Pediatrics Conference (Online) – Explore emerging pediatrics research. 🔗 Register: https://lifelong.creighton.edu/browse/all-courses/live/online/courses/practicalpeds2026

🤰 Maternal Child Health Conference (In-person) – Learn about various issues that impact neonatal, pediatric and maternal care. 🔗 Register: https://lifelong.creighton.edu/browse/all-courses/live/inperson/courses/maternalchild2026

🦠 Infectious Diseases Symposium (Online) – Recent advances in treatment and diagnosis. 🔗 Register: https://lifelong.creighton.edu/browse/all-courses/live/online/courses/id2026

➡️ Expand your clinical skills and stay current with best practices. Learn more and register today.

03/25/2026

Severe maternal morbidity (SMM) remains high in the United States. In our new committee statement, we outline measurement and improvement strategies, including multidisciplinary case review and support for health care professionals and patients who experience SMM, to enhance quality and safety of care.

Our new patient safety organization, Quality in Action, can help teams implement this guidance in real-world settings through support for systematic SMM review, data-informed learning, and actionable quality improvement.

Read the full committee statement: https://bit.ly/3PZo08Z

03/20/2026

03/11/2026

This month, our Family Partner Spotlight shines on Pella! Tracy is NICU parent of Cohen, Cooper, and Maybry, and Co-Founder & President of Connected Forever which is a Nebraska-based nonprofit supporting families who have experienced pregnancy loss, infant loss, or a NICU stay. Tracy is an integral member of our Executive Council and uses her professional experience as a Licensed Mental Health Professional to provide resources, education, and emotional support to families. We’re honored to work alongside you, Tracy!