Nebraska Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative - NPQIC

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Nebraska Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative - NPQIC

Board of Directors:
The Board of Directors will include stakeholders from across the state of Nebraska.

Nebraska Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative (NPQIC) seeks to improve the delivery of and access to evidence-based health care for all Nebraska mothers and newborns. NPQIC seeks to improve the delivery of and access to evidence-based health care for all Nebraska mothers and newborns.
• We will engage all stakeholders statewide.
• We will identify opportunities to optimize measurable perinatal outcomes and implement initiatives for a sustained improvement.
• We will reduce the impact of premature birth statewide.
• We will be good stewards of the financial resources committed to the work of the organization and will allocate our resources across the
entire state of Nebraska to achieve the best possible outcomes. Operations Office:
• Ann Anderson Berry, MD, PhD, Medical Director
• Robert Bonebrake, MD, Medical Director
•Peggy Brown, DNP, RN, CPHQ, Program Administrator

01/26/2026

Today we recognize Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day, a time to highlight the importance of mental and emotional well-being during pregnancy and throughout the first year after birth. Conditions such as depression, anxiety, and other perinatal mood and anxiety disorders affect many mothers and families, yet they often go unrecognized or untreated. Raising awareness helps reduce stigma, encourages open conversations, and promotes early screening, support, and access to care. Maternal mental health is a critical component of overall maternal and infant health, and supporting mothers supports healthy families and communities. To learn more and access resources, visit the ACOG Maternal Health Awareness Day webpage. https://www.acog.org/advocacy/policy-priorities/maternal-mortality-prevention/maternal-health-awareness-day

01/15/2026

Join us for our February Quarterly Meeting, featuring expert voices from across Nebraska and beyond. Hope Lima will present Latch Assessment and Management of Milk Supply, offering practical, evidence-based guidance for lactation professionals supporting families across care settings.

We have two wonderful highlight sessions planned! We are excited to highlight Leah James, a Lactation Consultant and RN Educator at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Lincoln. We will also have Jan Tedder, creator of Hug Your Baby, joining us to answer questions from members about the lactation education workshop - Sharing Baby's Behavior.

During our member meeting we will have a great segment by Tiffany Uher from MilkWorks. She will share updates on licensure in Nebraska and current legislative efforts focused on reimbursement for services within Maternal Infant Health. Don't miss out register NOW! https://forms.gle/sMG2DS2UyzSns7Ma7

01/12/2026

Research Alert from the Rural Health Research Gateway for: Availability of Hospital-Based Obstetric Services in the United States by County, 2010–2023: A State-by-State Report

01/09/2026

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01/08/2026

🤍 Strong systems and support are reflected in Nebraska’s breastfeeding data.

According to CDC data, Nebraska ranks:
⭐ 1st in the nation for exclusive breastfeeding through 6 months
⭐ 3rd in the nation for exclusive breastfeeding through 3 months
These outcomes don’t happen by chance—they reflect strong collaboration, education, and advocacy statewide.

Let’s keep building on this success to ensure equitable breastfeeding support for all Nebraska families.
Source: CDC National Immunization Survey (babies born 2022) https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding-data/about/rates-by-state.html

State of Breastfeeding in Nebraska 2025 https://nebreastfeeding.org/file_download/inline/d6dff724-7261-4a3f-84c1-9d814cfe6d13

01/07/2026

💥EMS Continuing Education Opportunity💥
🤰OB Emergencies
📅Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
⏰6:30pm
📍Central Community College-Hastings: Howard Building

12/29/2025

MilkWorks is launching a paid IBCLC Fellowship designed to increase opportunities for candidates pursuing International Board Certified Lactation Consultant certification to earn clinical hours providing breastfeeding education or care through Pathway/Option 1 (read details here: https://bit.ly/4pTGqoY) The fellow will work full time at our Omaha community breastfeeding center, earning required clinical hours in a setting approved as a Recognized Breastfeeding Support Organization by the IBLCE. Upon successful completion of the fellowship and eligibility to sit for the IBCLC exam, the fellow will transition into employment as a MilkWorks IBCLC.

To learn more about the position and how to apply, please visit: https://milkworks.org/ibclc-fellowship-omaha/ibclc-fellowship-omaha.html

12/18/2025

As we prepare for the January 2026 issue to launch tomorrow, here is a look back at the featured articles from the December 2025 issue.

Many of these are available for free at GreenJournal.org -- visit today!

Didn't catch the podcasts? Subscribe today wherever you listen to your other favorite podcasts.

12/10/2025

Save the date, our first webinar of 2026 has officially been scheduled! This event is free and open to all, join our membership to register: https://stanforduniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7QmVtGvnETQEJ3o?jfefe=new

12/09/2025

We are hosting focus groups with Omaha Pathways Community HUB to better understand the real experiences of birthing people in Omaha. We’d love to hear from you!

To participate, you must:
✨Be 19 or older
✨Identify as a Black birthing person OR be enrolled in Medicaid
✨Have had pregnancy-related experiences within the last two years

Selected participants will receive $125 for completing a short pre-group survey and joining a 90-minute focus group.

Your story can really help improve care in our community, so go ahead and apply! 🙌🏾

Learn more and apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSff9BJMO2ZxHUzK2IaErZfXIh_lF-asMtJFVGbHwpin0BFG0A/viewform

11/22/2025

In the United States, su***de and accidental overdose are leading causes of maternal mortality, and women and those with the capacity for pregnancy are most at risk for developing a substance use disorder during their reproductive years.

Substance use during the perinatal period is much more common than many of us realize, but many maternal & child health professionals feel uncomfortable and ill-equipped in knowing how to support a pregnant or parenting client who is struggling with substance use.

You can make a difference.

Attend PSI's virtual Perinatal Substance Use Disorders training on December 8, 2025 and become equipped with the data, knowledge, and skill set to recognize and effectively respond to substance use concerns during pregnancy, early parenthood, and with the birthing parent/child dyad.

🔗 Register now: https://loom.ly/d6kXwM0

Address

981205 Nebraska Medical Ctr
Omaha, NE
68198

Telephone

+18889769319

Website

http://www.npqic.org/

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