10/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/27/2026 08:20
On Oct. 27, KHI hosted the closing session of the Maternal Health ECHO® series, which brought participants together to reflect on key insights from the series and share promising practices emerging across Region 7. Participants explored how to sustain momentum, strengthen partnerships and continue advancing maternal health efforts beyond the series.
Learn more about the Maternal Health Echo series.
An event recording of the presentations will be posted soon, along with slides and a resource guide.
Veronnica Thompson, Director of Maternal Health, National Academy for State Health Policy
Britney Nasseri, Women/Maternal Health Consultant, Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Michelle Coleman, Maternal Health Initiative Manager, I Be Black Girl
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