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MHN Town Hall
Maternal Health Policy Brief
Thursday, March 13, 2025
10:00AM - 1:00PM
San Bernardino, CA
This Town Hall is FREE of cost and includes lunch.
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Join us for the FIRST Maternal Health Network (MHN) Town Hall, where we’ll share key updates and engage in a meaningful discussion on maternal health policy currently shaping our community.
Topics will include lactation, justice-impacted birthing people, paid family leave, maternal mortality, maternal mental health, and more!
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Experts and policymakers will present a comprehensive policy brief, highlighting current and emerging legislation impacting San Bernardino County’s birthing community.
By the end of the MHN Town Hall, participants will be able to:
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Name at least five relevant policies that impact the maternal health system in San Bernardino County.
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Implement two new ways to remain informed about local policy and legislation movements.
Continuing Education
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The MHN is sponsored by MMHN to offer 1 continuing education (CE) credit for mental health professionals.
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The MHN is sponsored by the Inland Empire Breastfeeding Coalition (IEBfC) to offer 3 Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) and Continuing Education (CE) units for nurses.
Thank you to our Continuing Education co-hosts!
Community Partners FBO Maternal Mental Health NOW is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Community Partners FBO Maternal Mental Health NOW maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Maternal Health Briefs & Presenters
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First 5 San Bernardino Strategic Plan (2023-2028)
Scott McGrath • Deputy Director Systems & Impact
First 5 San Bernardino
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Reproductive Dignity for Incarcerated People Act • AB-732
Incarcerated persons: Prenatal and postpartum care • AB-2740
Incarceration: Pregnant persons • AB-2527
Dr. Sayida Peprah-Wilson • Program Director
Diversity Uplifts, Inc.
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California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM)
J.R. Garcia • Health Services Special Initiatives​ Manager
Inland Empire Health Plan
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Maternal Mental Health • AB-2193
Maternal Mental Health Conditions • AB-3032
Maternal Mental Health Screenings • AB-1936
Healing Arts: Maternal Mental Health
Continuing Education • AB-2581
Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act • S.1606
Dr. Sayida Peprah-Wilson • Program Director
Diversity Uplifts, Inc.
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California Momnibus Act & Medi-Cal Doula Benefit • SB-65
Gabrielle Brown • Black Maternal and Infant Health Program Manager
Black Women for Wellness
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Lactation • SB-402
Kayellen Young • International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Coordinator/Instructor, Board President
Inland Empire Breastfeeding Coalition
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Monique Amis • Chief, Community and Family Health Division
San Bernardino County Department of Public Health
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Daniella Bermudez
Postpartum Support International
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Dr. Sayida Peprah-Wilson • Program Director
Diversity Uplifts, Inc.
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Resources & Handouts
Click on the links below to view the resources.
Thank You to Our Host!
Thank you to James Moses, Regional Director, and the entire team at Child Care Resource Center in San Bernardino for opening up their site to host the first Town Hall!
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