June 2026 Quarterly Newsletter
MSPQC Annual Conference Brings Together Perinatal Leaders from Across Mississippi šø View photos from the conference. The Mississippi Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MSPQC) welcomed nearly 300 healthcare professionals, community partners, and maternal and infant health advocates to its Annual Conference on April 23ā24 at the Westin Jackson. The conference began with two preconference sessions: Philips’ interactive […]
Press: Through a preemie’s eyes: Reshaping neonatal care in Mississippi
For clinicians across Mississippi, the lights, sounds and touch of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) suddenly feel different: brighter, louder, more intense. Through Philipsā Preemie for a Day program, NICU professionals at the Mississippi Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MSPQC) Conference stepped into an immersive simulation designed to help them experience care from the perspective of a […]
2026 MSPQC Annual Conference
Mississippi Perinatal Quality Collaborative Concludes 2026 Annual Conference Focused on Empowered Patient Experiences and Advancing Perinatal Care
JACKSON, MS – May 6, 2026 ā The Mississippi Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MSPQC) successfully concluded its 2026 Annual Conference. The two-day event, held April 23-24, brought together healthcare professionals, advocates, community partners, and parents from across the state and around the country to address critical challenges and innovations in maternal and neonatal health. The conference […]
March 2026 Quarterly Newsletter
MSPQC Announces New Quality Improvement Initiatives Cardiac Conditions in Obstetric Care (AIM Safety Bundle) TheĀ Cardiac Conditions in Pregnant Women Toolkit,Ā available on the MSPQC website, is designed to support hospital teams in implementing evidence-based practices to improve the identification, management, and care of cardiac conditions during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Developed in partnership with the […]
MSPQC Hosts Advanced Maternal Safety Training for UMMC
The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) recently completed a successful Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) course, hosted by the MSPQC, at the Inter-professional Simulation and Education Center. Led by a dedicated team of volunteer Certified Nurse-Midwives and OB/GYN physicians, the course trainedĀ 15 new providers (11 nurses and 4 physicians). This interprofessional approach highlights […]
The MSPQC Calls for Policy Action to Save Mississippi Mothers
Mississippi Legislative Hearing Spotlights Maternal Health Crisis; MSPQC Advocates for Sustained Quality Improvement and Policy Solutions Jackson, MS ā October 31, 2025 ā The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) yesterday hosted a critical legislative hearing, “Saving Mothers, Saving Families: Mississippi’s Maternal Health Crisis,” to address the stateās persistently high maternal and infant mortality rates. Presiding […]
Mississippi Health Officials Declare Emergency Over Infant Mortality Rate
The Mississippi State Department of Health on Thursday declared a public health emergency in response to a rising infant mortality rate in the state ā most of which is occurring among Black babies. In 2024, Mississippi saw its highest rate of infant deaths in over a decade. Data shows the death rate for white infants in 2024 […]
Mississippi Perinatal Quality Collaborative Hosts Live Stream Event on Breastfeeding Awareness
MADISON, MS August 22, 2025 ā The Mississippi Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MSPQC), a program of the Mississippi Public Health Institute, successfully hosted a live stream event, “Honoring Breastfeeding: Tools, Truths & Tenderness,” on August 19th, 2025. The event, held as part of Breastfeeding Awareness Month, aimed to equip individuals supporting breastfeeding journeys with essential tools, […]
MSPQC and Forrest General Hospital Host Obstetric Bootcamp
The Mississippi Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MSPQC) recently hosted its Obstetric Bootcamp in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on July 25-26, 2025 at Forrest General Hospital. Participants received hands-on training that included realistic simulation devices. These devices allowed participants to learn and demonstrate valuable skills that can enhance obstetric care and improve outcomes for moms and babies across Mississippi. […]
June 2025 Quarterly Newsletter
MSPQC Launches Patient Experience Survey to Inform Quality Improvement Improving Maternity Care, One Voice at a Time The āM.O.Mā Survey āMotherās Own Measureā of Care The Mississippi Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MSPQC) is collecting feedback from mothers who have given birth in Mississippi within the last two years. The goal is to better understand their experiences during hospital stays […]
Ways to Prepare for National Breastfeeding Awareness Month
National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, observed every August, is a time to support mothers in their decision to breastfeed. It is also a time to bring awareness to the importance of breastfeeding and the health benefits it brings. With August rapidly approaching, here are a few ways and resources to promote breastfeeding: How your organization can […]
MSPQC Launches New Social Media Channels
We are excited to announce that the Mississippi Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MSPQC) is officially on social media! To better connect with you, our partners, stakeholders, and champions for perinatal health, in addition to our YouTube page, we have launched official channels on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Our goal is to create a more dynamic and […]
MSPQC Launches Patient Experience Survey to Inform Quality Improvement
The āM.O.Mā SurveyāMotherāsĀ OwnĀ Measureā ofĀ Care The Mississippi Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MSPQC) is collecting feedback from mothers who have given birth in Mississippi within the last two years. The goal is to better understand their experiences during hospital stays and use that insight to inform quality improvement efforts across the state. MSPQC is using a Patient Reported […]
MSPQC Team Presents Postpartum Discharge Transition QI Initiatives at National Meeting
The MSPQC team had the privilege of presenting at the National Network of Perinatal QualityCollaboratives (NNPQC) meeting in May 2025. The presentation highlighted MSPQCāscollaboration with the state AIM program and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi onimplementing the Postpartum Discharge Transition AIM Safety Bundle, which focuses onimproving maternal safety during the critical postpartum period. […]