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Maternal Health Action Network
Led by the North Carolina Healthcare Foundation (NCHF), the Maternal Health Action Network (MHAN) is a collaborative space for North Carolina Healthcare Association members to explore evidence-based strategies and interventions that enhance maternity care access across North Carolina.
In alignment with NCHF’s aim to remove structural and financial barriers to care and improve the overall health and well-being of North Carolinians, the MHAN focuses on assessing and addressing non-medical drivers of health influencing gaps in maternal health outcomes across our state. The Community will have a particular focus on a whole-person approach to maternity care, supporting members in their work to address the unique needs of birthing people and their families during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.
MHAN is open to all NCHA members and features webinars and networking calls occurring once every two months through June 2026. Directly informed by member needs, the Network will focus on relevant topics such as regulatory compliance, communication and engagement, integrating patient-family voice to enhance maternal health outcomes, and implementation of evidence-based performance improvement strategies for improving access to maternity care.
Participating hospitals will have access to:
- Support in compliance to current and emerging regulatory standards
- Peer networking and connections to local and national experts
- Access to a virtual, private networking platform
- Shared learning around best practices for improving maternal health outcomes
- Capacity building through workshops and immersive learning to support workforce development
- One-on-one implementation support and consultation from NCHF as needed
Ready to get involved? Click here to sign up and participate.
Staff Contacts
Marissa Bryant Franks
Senior Program Manager, Clinical Implementation