Missouri Maternal Health Action Network - MHAN

03/05/2026

03/04/2026

SSM Health is continuing its work to address food insecurity in the St. Louis region. SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton and the St. Louis Area Foodbank are hosting a free fresh food distribution event Thursday, March 5, at 9 am to distribute free fresh food to residents in need. No pre-registration required.

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

Are you a healthcare professional in Missouri?

We offer free education for professionals in our state through the Show-Me ECHO program.

This week's ECHO Extra showcases scheduled sessions from March 2 through March 6.

ECHO topics includes: Autism: Behavior Solutions in Schools & Communities, Community Health Worker, Medical Forensic, Kidney Disease, Family Support Provider and more.

Sessions offer continuing education for qualifying professionals and are held virtually.

We encourage participants to submit a case from a situation they are experiencing in their practice.

Register or submit a case at http://showmeecho.org

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03/02/2026

This week's mobile food distributions by county. Mobile food pantries are for residents of the county where they are being held.

Find the full mobile food pantry calendar at www.semofoodbank.org/mobile-food-pantries.

🥫CAPE COUNTY
4 p.m., Friday, March 6, at Fruitland Community Church, 6040 US Highway 61, Jackson. Sponsored by Fruitland Community Church. 🚗

🥫CARTER COUNTY
9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 7 at Ellsinore General Baptist Church, 12 E. Broadway, Ellsinore. Sponsored by Bread Shed. 🚗

🥫NEW MADRID COUNTY
9 a.m., Saturday, March 7, at The Garden Shed/Bootheel Cultural & Performing Arts, 110 N. Main St., Gideon. Sponsored by Risco Baptist Church. 🚗

9 a.m., Saturday, March 7, at New Madrid Fire Department, 342 US Highway 61, New Madrid. Sponsored by New Madrid Rotary Club. 🚗

🥫PEMISCOT COUNTY
5 p.m., Thursday, March 5, at Braggadocio CrossRoads Church, 4238 State Hwy J, Braggadocio. Sponsored by Braggadocio CrossRoads Church. 🚗

🥫PERRY COUNTY
3:30 p.m., Friday, March 6, at Bank of Missouri Soccer Complex Parking Lot, 1238 Star St., Perryville. Sponsored by Mercy Hospital Perry. 🚗

🥫SCOTT COUNTY
4 p.m., Friday, March 6 at First United Methodist Church, 1307 N. Main St., Sikeston. Sponsored by First United Methodist Church Sikeston. 🚗
*Do not line up prior to 3:30pm due to school traffic.

03/02/2026

Another week, another mobile! If you need help supplementing your groceries, use the links below to connect with a Harvesters' distribution site in your area. We have several hundred partners in Missouri and Kansas! Please remember to check for cancellations due to the forecast this week.

Did you know some Harvesters' sites allow proxies to pick up food for you? Just call the partner agency ahead of time to provide their information for pickup.

Mobile food distributions only:https://www.harvesters.org/wp-content/uploads/agencies/agencies-list-ks-mo.pdf
Food locator (pantries, kitchens, etc.): www.harvesters.org/foodlocator

03/01/2026

02/28/2026

Healing from violence is possible, and you don’t have to find the way by yourself. 🕊️❤️

To the person waking up in fear, the family grieving a loss to violence, or the survivor of domestic abuse: You deserve to heal. ✨ Your pain is seen, your story matters, and there is a path to peace waiting for you. 🌿

We know how heavy the silence can be, but you don't have to walk this journey by yourself. 🤝 As a proud partner of the STLARCHS Neighborhood Healing Network, Fathers & Families Support Center is here to be your bridge to hope. 🌉

Through this partnership, we can connect you and your loved ones with no-cost, critical resources designed to help you reclaim your safety and your spirit. 🛡️💪

We are here to support you:
📍 Neighborhood Healing Network: Connection to essential community resources for those impacted by crime and violence.
🗣️ On-site Therapy: FFSC offers no-cost, professional therapy specifically for our program participants.

Take that first step toward the peace you deserve. 🚶‍♂️💨 You are worthy of a life free from violence. You are worthy of healing. 🌅 Call 314-333-4170

https://fatherssupportcenter.org/get-started/

🕊️ 🏘️ 🚫 🤝 ❤️ ✨

02/28/2026

We're looking forward to seeing everyone at Mother's Closet next Saturday, March 7! Join us at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5609 Norfleet Rd, KCMO from 1 to 3 pm!

Donations can be dropped off from 12 pm to 3 pm before and during the event.

02/27/2026

✨Check out this week’s installment of the Weekly Snapshot!✨

Each week, the Maternal Health Action Network keeps you in the know by highlighting the latest system updates, organizational news, upcoming events, training and development opportunities, and resources from across Missouri.

Please note that the Weekly Snapshot will pause on March 6 as MHAN attends several upcoming statewide convenings and events. We look forward to reconnecting and sharing updates when distribution resumes on March 13.

View the full Snapshot by visiting https://moactionnetwork.org/weekly-snapshot-61/

✨ THIS WEEK’S TOP STORIES ✨

🌟 Network Milestones: MHAN Recognized as an Emerging Practice by AMCHP
MHAN has officially been accepted as an Emerging Practice by AMCHP, recognizing Missouri’s leadership in integrating lived experience, strengthening the peer workforce, and advancing community to clinical systems innovation.

⚖️ Upcoming CLE: Medication-Assisted Treatment and Family Reunification
This continuing legal education session will explore how evidence-based MAT intersects with child welfare and judicial decision making, highlighting best practices that support recovery and strengthen families.

🗓️ Maternal SUD and NAS Summit Agenda Now Available
The full agenda has been released, featuring cross sector experts, lived experience voices, and system leaders working to improve maternal and infant outcomes across Missouri.

📊 Protecting the Only National Data on Preventable Maternal Deaths
Federal discussions raise concerns about the future of maternal mortality review data, which remains essential for identifying preventable deaths and guiding policy and systems change.

🏥 Health Insurance Extensions and Postpartum Outcomes
New research highlights how extended postpartum Medicaid coverage improves access to care, continuity, and maternal health outcomes during the first year after birth.

💗 Home Blood Pressure Monitoring for Pregnant Moms in Missouri
A proposed initiative aims to expand access to home monitoring, a critical strategy in preventing and managing hypertensive disorders.

📈 Health Workforce Projections from HRSA
Updated national projections provide insight into anticipated workforce shortages and distribution trends impacting maternal and behavioral health services.

🌿 Ma*****na and Pregnancy: What You Should Know
Updated guidance outlines potential risks and emphasizes clear, evidence-based counseling to support informed decision making.

🤝 Collaborative Care Model Progress Report
A new report highlights rapid growth in behavioral health integration within primary care, while identifying ongoing gaps in access.

💡 Using Artificial Intelligence in Alcohol Research and Treatment
Emerging research explores how AI may support early identification, personalized treatment, and improved outcomes.

…and more!

Did you miss last week’s Snapshot? No worries. Stay current on system updates and organizational news by visiting https://moactionnetwork.org/category/weekly-snapshot/

For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu or visit moactionnetwork.org

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