Oklahoma Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative

09/14/2026

There’s still time to register for the 2026 OPQIC Annual Summit on October 2! Join us for a day of learning, collaboration and connection focused on improving maternal and infant health across Oklahoma.

Registration closes September 23, so don’t wait to reserve your spot!

Registration link: https://opqic.org/event/opqic-12th-annual-summit/

09/14/2026

Midwives are essential healthcare providers who help close maternity care gaps and support safer, healthier births in every community. 🤰🏽
How has midwifery care made a difference in your community?💬

09/10/2026

No mother should lose her life because she didn’t receive the mental health support she needed.

Today, on Maternal Su***de Awareness Day, we recognize the mothers and families affected by maternal su***de and raise awareness that mental health is an essential part of maternal health. Perinatal mental health conditions are treatable, and recognizing the signs, asking the right questions, and connecting mothers with timely support can save lives.

OPQIC is committed to working alongside Oklahoma hospitals, healthcare providers, and community partners to strengthen perinatal mental health care and ensure Oklahoma moms and families receive the support they need.

If you or someone you know needs support, the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is available 24/7. Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). 💙

With the latest CDC data from April 2026 showing an increase in pregnancy-related deaths by mental health conditions (including su***de and overdose), recognizing this public health issue among pregnant and postpartum women in the U.S. could not be more important or urgent. September is Natio

09/10/2026

Sharing this important message from LinkedIn:
We’re (American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists - ACOG) proud to introduce the revised obstetric hemorrhage checklist and quick reference guide! This bedside resource, originally developed by the Safe Motherhood Initiative (SMI), provides a stage-based approach to recognizing and managing postpartum hemorrhage, a leading cause of maternal mortality in the United States.

The guide and checklist promote readiness, team coordination, and patient safety across obstetric care settings and build on the foundations established by SMI’s obstetric hemorrhage bundle.

American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG), District II led the revision process in collaboration with SMI and Quality in Action, the ACOG Foundation’s patient safety organization.

Download the checklist and quick reference guide: https://bit.ly/4gWJfSV

09/09/2026

🆕 New research in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology adds to the growing evidence supporting low-dose aspirin for preeclampsia prevention.

In a large observational study at Parkland Health, universal dispensation of 162 mg aspirin daily to patients beginning prenatal care by 16 weeks was associated with a reduction in preeclampsia with severe features from 6.9% to 5.1%, with no increase in placental abruption or postpartum hemorrhage. The findings suggest that simplifying access to aspirin, including dispensing it directly during prenatal visits, may be an effective population-level strategy in communities with high rates of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

Read more here: https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(26)00461-8/abstract

09/04/2026

Jill C. Hughes, MSN, RNC-OB, recently joined the Oklahoma Hospital Association and Oklahoma Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative (OPQIC) as Program Director. Jill brings more than 25 years of nursing leadership experience in Women’s & Children’s Services, clinical quality, nursing education and system-wide process improvement, including many years with INTEGRIS Canadian Valley Hospital and the INTEGRIS Health system. Throughout her career, she has led multidisciplinary teams, advanced evidence-based practice and worked to improve the quality and consistency of care for Oklahoma women and families.

At OPQIC, Jill will lead the Oklahoma Maternal Addiction and Mental Health Assistance (OK-MAMA) initiative, a statewide effort to improve care for pregnant and postpartum patients experiencing mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Jill will work with participating hospitals to implement the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) Perinatal Mental Health Conditions and Substance Use Disorder Patient Safety Bundles, helping teams strengthen screening, treatment, referral and follow-up while building more consistent, coordinated systems of care across Oklahoma.

09/04/2026

Su***de is a leading cause of maternal mortality in the United States. And taking perinatal mental health seriously IS su***de prevention. Accurate screening, real support, and culturally responsive treatment save lives.

In crisis? Please don't wait.
🔵 Call or text the National Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: 988
🔵 Call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-852-6262

Not in crisis, but need support?
🔵 Call or text the PSI HelpLine: 800-944-4773
🔵 Visit Postpartum.net for free resources & support

09/04/2026

Registration is officially open for the 12th Annual OPQIC Summit, happening October 2, 2026, at the Oklahoma City Convention Center!

Join maternal and infant health professionals from across Oklahoma for a day of learning, collaboration, and connection. This year’s keynote speaker is Michael Warren, MD, MPH, FAAP, Chief Medical and Health Officer for March of Dimes.

Save your spot and join us as we work together to improve outcomes for Oklahoma mothers and babies!

Register here: https://opqic.org/summit2026/registration/

09/03/2026

Registration is OPEN for our October course "Perinatal Psychiatry: Focus on Treatment Across Pregnancy and the Postpartum."

Check out the details for this virtual program, along with our on-demand courses, using this link: https://mghcme.org/education/education-courses/

09/03/2026

🎉 Registration is OPEN for COBA’s annual Fall Education & Training Event! 🎉
Join us on October 29th at OSU-Tulsa Conference Center for a day of expert-led sessions on supporting the mother-baby dyad, maternal mental health, and emergency infant feeding support. Space is limited, so register today
👉 https://ow.ly/suOx50ZI1V8