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With over half of pregnancy-related deaths occurring between one week and one year postpartum, the Special Delivery Program aims to bridge this dangerous gap by ensuring that recent deliveries are recognized and addressed promptly in medical settings.</p><p>In addition to the wristbands, CVMC encourages community involvement by asking families, friends, and neighbors to check in on new mothers during the postpartum period. The wristbands act as a discreet but effective signal, prompting conversations and encouraging individuals to seek medical attention if they experience concerning symptoms.</p><p><a class="btn btn-primary" href="https://www.canyonvistamedicalcenter.com/news/cvmc-launches-special-delivery-program-to-improve-maternal-health-and-save-lives">LEARN MORE</a></p><p> </p></div></div><div class="col-md-3"><div><h4>Resources on the Role of Hospitals</h4><ul><li><a href="/center/population-health">Improving Health and Wellness</a></li><li><a href="/roleofhospitals">All Case Studies</a></li></ul></div></div></div></div> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:21:50 -0500 Labor and Delivery /role-hospitals-evanston-regional-hospital-new-program-working-fill-gaps-wyomings-maternal-healthcare <div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-9"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-5"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025-06/ths-evanston-intermountain-virtual-maternal-health-700x532.jpg" data-entity-uuid data-entity-type="file" alt="Evanston Regional Hospital. A pregnant woman sits at a kitchen table measuring her blood pressure and looking at a laptop" width="700" height="532"></div><p>The closure of labor and delivery services at Evanston Regional Hospital last December left a significant gap in prenatal care in southwestern Wyoming. Utah-based Intermountain Health has stepped in to fill the gap, ensuring that patients wouldn't be left without care. Through its recently launched Maternal Health Connections (MHC) program at Evanston Regional, expectant mothers now have regained access to comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care, including virtual monitoring of vital signs, mental health support, genetic counseling, and assistance for patients with substance use disorders. The program helps reduce the burden on patients who previously had to travel long distances for short appointments, often losing work hours and wages.</p><p>The program has already received about 25 referrals within a few weeks of operation. Nurse Courtney Bettinson said her patients have expressed gratitude that they don’t have to travel hours for essential care anymore. “This is my community, and it means a lot to me,” said Bettinson. “I will pour my professional heart and soul into this program.”</p><p>Bettinson and the team at MHC are dedicated to creating birth and postpartum plans for each patient, ensuring they are well-prepared for labor and delivery. The program aims to expand to other areas, such as Kemmerer, where labor services ended in 2022.</p><p><a class="btn btn-primary" href="https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/health/2025-04-30/a-new-program-is-working-to-fill-gaps-in-wyomings-maternal-healthcare" target="_blank">LEARN MORE</a></p></div></div><div class="col-md-3"><div><h4>Resources on the Role of Hospitals</h4><ul><li><a href="/topics/promoting-healthy-communities">Building Healthy Communities</a></li><li><a href="/roleofhospitals">All Case Studies</a></li></ul></div></div></div></div> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:24:07 -0500 Labor and Delivery /role-hospitals-new-program-texas-health-harris-methodist-alliance-supports-laboring-mothers-throughout-delivery <div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-9"><div class="col-md-5"><p><img src="/sites/default/files/2025-06/ths-teambirth-alliance-shannonm-700x532.png" data-entity-uuid data-entity-type="file" alt="Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance team member Shannon Manchesi" width="700" height="532"></p><p><em>Shannon Manchesi. </em></p><p><em>Photo Credit: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance</em></p></div><p>When Crystal arrived at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance to deliver her third child, she was met with a new approach to childbirth that immediately put her at ease. As the first patient to experience the newly launched TeamBirth program, Crystal noticed a significant shift in how her care team communicated. The shared decision-making model centered around a planning board and regular “huddles” that included her, her support person and the entire care team. These collaborative discussions helped Crystal feel seen and heard, especially after past experiences with postpartum hemorrhage and postpartum depression left her anxious about giving birth again. “I felt like we were all on the same page. They did a good job at explaining what was happening throughout the entire process,” Crystal said. “My transition to the mother-baby unit once Gunner arrived was also smooth.”</p><p>“Talking with detail and communicating every step helped decrease her anxiety,” said Shannon Manchesi, the labor and delivery nurse who cared for Crystal. “We want every woman giving birth to feel empowered to participate in decisions made during labor and delivery,” added Tina Gist, M.S.N., R.N., director of nursing, women and children and critical care. With TeamBirth, Crystal felt in control and supported throughout the process, transforming what could have been a stressful experience into one of comfort and trust.</p><p><a class="btn btn-primary" href="https://www.texashealth.org/newsroom/News-Releases/2025/TeamBirth-Helps-Mom-Feel-in-Control"><strong>LEARN MORE</strong></a></p></div><div class="col-md-3"><div><h4>Resources on the Role of Hospitals</h4><ul><li><a href="/topics/innovation">Innovation, Research and Quality Improvement</a></li><li><a href="/roleofhospitals">All Case Studies</a></li></ul></div></div></div></div> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:16:09 -0500 Labor and Delivery /role-hospitals-dartmouth-health-co-leads-new-hampshire-perinatal-quality-collaborative <div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-9"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-5"><p><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-10/ths-new-hampshire-perinatal-2-700x532.jpg" data-entity-uuid data-entity-type="file" alt="Dartmouth Health. A new mother in hospital gown kisses her newborn" width="700" height="532" class="align-left"></p></div><p>Maternal and infant health has become a national concern. The U.S. has one of the highest maternal mortality rates among high-income countries worldwide. Also in the U.S., Black women, Native American women and women in rural communities experience higher maternal mortality rates than white women or women living in urban areas. New Hampshire is taking action to address similar health concerns and inequities across the state.</p><p>Launched in February 2024 and led by teams from Dartmouth Health and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, the <a href="https://www.nnepqin.org/home/new-hampshire-perinatal-quality-collaborative-nhpqc" target="_blank">New Hampshire Perinatal Quality Collaborative (NHPQC)</a> is a statewide network working collaboratively to improve maternal and infant health care and outcomes. Recognizing that poor outcomes “disproportionately impact individuals based on race/ethnicity, rurality, income level and insurance status,” the NHPQC aims to bridge those gaps.</p><p>The core co-design team includes ob-gyns, doulas, a quality improvement specialist, community health workers and parenting community members, all of whom guide the collaborative’s strategic direction. The NHPQC prioritizes reaching out to moms and members of local organizations to share their experience and perspective, bolstering efforts to advocate for improved maternal health care.</p><p>Overarching goals of the collaborative are:</p><ul><li>Developing a sustainable infrastructure that supports ideal birth conditions for everyone.</li><li>Ensuring equitable, safe and inclusive practice and care in all New Hampshire communities.</li><li>Supporting women/birthing people and making sure they have the power to make informed decisions.</li><li>Collecting and evaluating data to continuously improve perinatal health outcomes in the state.</li></ul><p>Central to the NHPQC’s work is building local perinatal coalitions across New Hampshire to address the needs of each regional birthing community, giving “voice to all people with a stake in perinatal health care who may not be traditionally represented in spaces where these change efforts occur.”</p><p>The NHPQC has a dedicated webpage to share resources and publicize webinars that cover everything from maternal nutrition to maternal mental health. Monthly newsletters spotlight coalition partners, provide helpful information and resources for community outreach — including suggested “elevator speech” templates — and track the progress of coalition-building across the state.</p><p><a class="btn btn-primary" href="https://www.nnepqin.org/home/new-hampshire-perinatal-quality-collaborative-nhpqc)/">LEARN MORE</a></p></div></div><div class="col-md-3"><div><h4>Resources on the Role of Hospitals</h4><ul><li><a href="/advocacy/access-and-health-coverage">Access to Care</a></li><li><a href="/roleofhospitals">All Case Studies</a></li></ul></div></div></div></div> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:30:48 -0500 Labor and Delivery /labor-and-delivery/landing-page-test-release-243-nrm <div class="raw-html-embed"></div><p>Ewes mushrooms zucchini in forage<a href="https://random-ize.com/lorem-ipsum-generators/on-the-farm/" title="On The Farm"> Harvester at sheep with tractor</a>. Cauliflower a seeds quail. 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