Join us for the Region 7 Maternal Health ECHO Series!
The Region 7 Maternal Health ECHO® Series brings together community partners, clinicians, public health professionals and regional leaders to strengthen collaboration and improve maternal health outcomes across Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas.
Through interactive virtual sessions, participants will share insights, explore practical strategies and build connections to better support mothers and families across the region.
What You'll Gain
- Access curated resource guides and tools related to each session topic.
- Build connections with maternal health partners across Region 7.
- Learn practical strategies that can be applied in clinical, community and policy settings.
- Earn continuing education credits or a certificate of participation.
The Region 7 Maternal Health ECHO® Series brings together community partners, clinicians, public health professionals and regional leaders to strengthen collaboration and improve maternal health outcomes across Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas.
Through interactive virtual sessions, participants will share insights, explore practical strategies and build connections to better support mothers and families across the region.
Series at a Glance
May 26 | Summit
Bridging Community and Health Systems to Help Mothers Thrive
Explore regional maternal health needs and connect with partners across sectors. Register below.
June 23 | ECHO Session 1
Enhancing Regional Collaboration and Resource Sharing
Strengthen cross-state partnerships and identify shared strategies for impact. Register via iECHO.
July 28 | ECHO Session 2
Bridging Community and Clinical Approaches
Connect lived experience with clinical care to improve maternal outcomes. Register via iECHO.
Aug. 25 | ECHO Session 3
Removing Structural and Financial Barriers
Address policy, system and economic barriers affecting maternal health. Register via iECHO.
Sept. 22 | ECHO Session 4
Supporting Maternal Mental Health
Explore strategies for screening, support and reducing stigma. Register via iECHO.
Oct. 27 | ECHO Session 5
Reflecting and Moving Forward Together
Share lessons learned, highlight promising practices and identify next steps for collaboration. Register via iECHO.
May 26 Summit - Register Here
This registration form is for the May 26 Summit only. To register for the ECHO Sessions 1-5, visit the iECHO platform: https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM1776443523336WI0SX5052O
Continuing Education Credit
All participants are required to sign in at registration and verify attendance online through ‘eeds’ along with completing an evaluation online.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Kansas Medical Center and Kansas Health Institute. University of Kansas Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
The University of Kansas Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing: ANCC Contact Hours (APRN/RN)
The University of Kansas Medical Center designates this activity for a maximum of 1.5 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Social Worker:
The University of Kansas Medical Center Area Health Education Center East, as an approved provider of continuing education by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board presents this offering for a maximum of 1.5 hour(s) credit applicable for relicensure of LASWSs, LBSWs, LMSWs, and LSCSWs. Kansas Provider Number 12-002. Mary Susan Kircher, MSW, LSCSW, Coordinator.
Social Work Attendance Requirement: If a participant misses more than 10% of an offering, a certificate of continuing education will not be issued. Partial credit is NOT given.
All other attendees may receive a certificate of attendance.
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. For inquiries about accessibility or to make a reasonable accommodation request, please contact Lyndsey Burkhart at lburkhart@khi.org or (785) 233-5443.
Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students
The Kansas Health Institute admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs and other school-administered programs and conferences. Please call (785) 233-5443 with any questions.