OBJECTIVE Our objective was to determine whether large fibroids, particularly those exceeding 10 cm in size, are associated with postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). Currently, there is limited data on the relationship…
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COVID-19–Associated Hospitalizations Among U.S. Infants Aged <6 Months — COVID-NET, 13 States, June 2021–August 2022 Summary What is already known about this topic? Infants aged <6 months, who are ineligible…
Evolving stillbirth rates among Black and White women in the United States, 1980–2020: A population-based study Background Given slowing secular declines and persistent racial disparities, stillbirth remains a major health…
When and where Date and time Friday, March 31, 2023 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location Francis Tuttle Technology Center Rockwell Campus 12777 North Rockwell Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73142…
Attend the AWHONN Education Town Hall: Introducing the Revised Maternal Fetal Triage Index (MFTI) Program October 26, 2022 | 2 pm Eastern This town hall introduces an overview of the…
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CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain — United States, 2022 Summary This guideline provides recommendations for clinicians providing pain care, including those prescribing opioids, for outpatients aged…
Perinatal Care (PC) Core Measures: Updates for 2022 Wednesday, December 7, 2022 12:00 – 1:30 pm (ET) Chris Walas, MSN, RN Managing Project Director, Clinical Department of Quality Measurement The…
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Perinatal Care (PC) Core Measures: Updates for 2022 Wednesday, December 7, 2022 12:00 – 1:30 pm (ET) Chris Walas, MSN, RN Managing Project Director, Clinical Department of Quality Measurement The…
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Changes in Home Births by Race and Hispanic Origin and State of Residence of Mother: United States, 2019–2020 and 2020–2021 Abstract Objectives—This report describes changes between 2020and 2021 in the…
An Integrative Review of the Perinatal Experiences of Black Women Abstract Objective To synthesize the current body of evidence regarding the perinatal experiences of Black women. Data Sources The databases…
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Elizabeth Ouk, our former administrative assistant, has recently moved to Seattle. She served with OPQIC for 5 years and will be greatly missed. We have hired a new Administrative/Finance Coordinator,…
Pinot & Pints for Premies February 24, 2022 Come and Go 5-8 pm About this event Help ensure that all Oklahoma children have access to human milk! Join us for…
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ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To address rising rates of severe maternal morbidity and persistent racial disparities, Illinois established severe maternal morbidity review in all obstetric hospitals. The purpose of this study is…
Read More from ACOG Green Journal: Statewide Severe Maternal Morbidity Review in Illinois
To all our Oklahoma hospitals, We have been getting a lot of info from the CDC recently, including: 2020 Breastfeeding Report Card: https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/pdf/2020-Breastfeeding-Report-Card-H.pdf 2020 Breastfeeding Rates: https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/data/nis_data/results.html 2018 mPINC Survey…
The PSI Frontline Provider Webinar is designed for Obstetricians/Gynecologists, Family Practice Physicians, Internists, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Midwives, Physician’s Assistants, Lactation Consultants, and other primary care providers. The 2- part CME…
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The next OPQIC quarterly meeting is scheduled for November 19th in the Stephenson Cancer Center 5th Floor Conference Room. Polycom videoconferencing is available at: OU College of Medicine, Tulsa Schusterman…
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ABSTRACT Aim In 2016, the neonatal resuscitation guidelines suggested electronic cardiac (ECG) monitoring to assess heart rate for an infant receiving positive pressure ventilation immediately after birth. Our aim was…
Please note that the agenda is a draft agenda. A final agenda will be sent out prior to the summit….
Join with the Alliance as they acknowledge that racism is prevalent in our community and collectively engage in conversations on ways to remove barriers and create solutions. Let’s Talk! about…
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ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To compare perinatal and maternal outcomes in low-risk multiparous women who underwent elective induction of labor in the 39th week of gestation with those who were expectantly managed….
Go to http://nurseoftheyear.org/oklahoma to nominate a nurse today!…
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Click here to see the update. Updates include: Provider Rates Hospital Rates Rates by Region…
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Focus Forward Oklahoma is a program of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. They will be continuing the LARC Training Program. The program will offer training sessions in both Oklahoma City…
The introduction of oxygen therapy was in many ways a panacea for clinicians caring for preterm infants in the early 20th century. These pediatricians (the term “neonatologist” was not coined…
ft. William Grobman, MD, MBA Northwestern Memorial Prentice Women’s Hospital The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to have an understanding of the results and implications of…
“OSU Center for Health Sciences is committed to taking a leading role in battling the opioid addiction epidemic afflicting Oklahomans and their families.” – Dr. Kayse Shrum, President, OSU Center…
A major research study using data and DNA samples from The Preeclampsia Registry helps explain the connection between preeclampsia and heart disease. Entitled “Preeclampsia and Cardiomyopathy: Shared Genetics?” this paper was…
All working in maternal/child health are invited to attend! Cost: $25/per person Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm (lunch included) Location: Samis Education Center, Rainbolt Auditorium Address: 1200 Childrens Ave., Oklahoma City,…