MHI Tribal Maternal Health Strategic Plan
In 2020, the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. (ITCA), was contracted by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) to develop a strategic plan in collaboration with tribal maternal health professionals. The Maternal Health Innovation program is funded nationally by HRSA and is designed to assist states in collaborating with maternal health experts and optimizing resources to implement state-specific actions that address disparities in maternal health and improve maternal health outcomes.
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the Maternal Health Innovation Program is to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity in American Indian communities in Arizona.
MHI Program Goals
- Improve maternal mortality and morbidity in Tribal communities
- Improve access to maternal health data surveillance
- Improve maternal health partnerships between tribal communities and the state
Maternal Health Resources
Public Health and Policy Resources
Governmental and large-scale health and policy organizations addressing maternal and child health (MHI) broadly.
• Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)
• ADHS Women’s and Children’s Health
• CDC: Maternal Mortality
• CDC: Hear Her Campaign
• Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
• HRSA Tribal Affairs
• Indian Health Service (IHS)
• Medicaid Innovation Collaborative
• Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
• National Indian Health Board (NIHB)
• Public Health Shift (Maricopa)
• American Public Health Association (APHA)
• Doula Medicaid Project
• Doula Medicaid Resource Library
• Best Practices for Medicaid Coverage for Doula Care
• Pregnancy Related Deaths: Data from Maternal Mortality Review Committees
• American Indian/Alaska Native Pregnancy Related Deaths: Data from Maternal Mortality Review Committees
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Indigenous and Tribal Maternal Health Resources
Organizations and initiatives supporting Indigenous and tribal maternal health needs.
• Native Health
• Native Birthworkers
• Cihuapactli Collective
• Seattle Urban Natives
• Native American Women’s Dialogue on Infant Mortality (NAWDIM)
• Family Spirit Program
• Indigenous Midwifery
• Paths Remembered
• Arizona Birthworkers of Color
• Indigenous Birth
• Navajo Nation Institute (NNI)
• Labriola National American Indian Data Center
• Indian Country ECHO
• Native Reach
• Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center (AASTEC)
• National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH)
• Arizona Advisory Council on Indian Health Care (AACIHC)
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Maternal Support, Education, and Community Initiatives
Community-focused organizations, advocacy groups, and educational resources for maternal health.
• Spinning Babies
• Evidence-Based Birth
• Doula Match
• Candelen.org
• Healthy Families Arizona
• March of Dimes
• Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center
• Support Birth
• PSI Arizona
• Spiritual Garden Healing
• CityMatCH
• Brazelton Touchpoints: Indigenous Early Learning
• CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance – NNI Database
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Research, Data, and Specialized Maternal Programs
Research organizations and specialized initiatives for advancing maternal health and well-being.
• Seven Directions Indigenous Public Health Institute
• Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health (CIH)
• Maternal and Child Health Bureau
• Reproductive Grief Care
• Brazelton Touchpoints Center
• Safe to Sleep Campaign (NICHD)
• First Things First
• Arizona Perinatal Trust
• Rural Development (USDA)
• Fatherhood Initiative
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Substance Use Resources
Research and resources to support recovery and well-being.
• Opioid Service Locator
• Arizona Pregnant and Parenting Women Resource Guide
• Supporting Recovery with Pregnant, Birthing and Parenting People Living with Substance Use Disorder
• AZ Mental Health Map
Toolkits
Social Media Toolkit
ITCA is pleased to provide a social media toolkit for tribal health programs to promote perinatal health in their communities. This is a living document that will be updated periodically as we add new information so check back often! There are also links to presentations on how to share maternal health research findings using social media.
Click here to access the social media toolkit
Disseminating Maternal Health Research Findings on Social Media
Practical Steps for Using Social Media to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes
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Implementing a Tribal Maternal Health Task Force Toolkit
Infographics
Funding for this was made possible (in part) by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The views expressed in written materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. government.
The ITCA Health and Human Services (HHS) has developed and distributed the infographics below to support tribal communities in responding to GHWIC tobacco topics. Tribes are welcome to download, print, and distribute these materials. Please contact ITCA HHS staff if you have any questions about the materials, if you’d like to add your Tribe seal to the infographic, if you want to request development of a infographic related to the GHWIC Strategy Areas, or experience any difficulty in downloading the files.
Tobacco
- Electronic Smoking Devices
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Pregnancy & Smoking
- Secondhand Smoke & Children
- Diabetes & Smoking
- Heart Disease & Tobacco
Health Resources
Arizona Department of Health Services
https://www.azdhs.gov
Association of American Indian Physicians
https://www.aaip.org
Indian Health Service
https://www.ihs.gov
National Indian Health Board
https://www.nihb.org
Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board
http://www.npaihb.org
Health Data/Surveillance
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov
National Library of Medicine on American Indian Health
https://americanindianhealth.nlm.nih.gov
Testing Resources
It’s Your (Sex) Life
http://www.itsyoursexlife.com
Toolkit/Campaign Resources
HIV.gov
https://www.hiv.gov
We R NATIVE
https://www.wernative.org
Dental Resources
For Prenatal and Postnatal Families with Children (age 16 months or younger)
- Give Your Baby the Gift of a Proud Smile (Flyer)
- Your Baby’s Precious Teeth are at Risk for Decay Starting with the First Tooth (Brochure)
- 1st Birthday. 1st Priority. 1st Dental Visit. (Poster)
- Your Baby’s Teeth are at Risk for Decay Starting with the First Tooth (Poster)
For Infants
For Cavity and Decay Prevention
- Easy Cavity Prevention for the Whole Family
- Fluoride Varnish for Children
- Seal Out Dental Decay
- Xylitol: Look for it in chewing gum and candy
For a Healthy Mouth
- How to Brush Your Teeth/How to Floss
- How to Floss
- Keep a Healthy Smile – Do not suck on Lemons!
- Yuck, Ick, Gross
- Diet and Oral Health
For People with Diabetes
For People with Dentures
Dental Links
ABC Music & Me: An Early Literacy and Language Program
Give your Head Start students’ literacy learning a boost! ABC Music & Me has been proven to engage young at-risk learners. ABC Music & Me also offers fun, intensive Professional Development/Staff Training opportunities and a strong family Involvement component.
American Association for Community Dental Programs
The American Association for Community Dental Programs (AACDP) is a voluntary membership organization for local dental program personnel.
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) to advocate policies, guidelines and programs that promotes optimal oral health and oral health care for infants, children, adolescents and persons with special health care needs.
American Dental Association
Founded in 1859, the American Dental Association is the oldest and largest national dental society in the world. Since then, the ADA has grown to become the leading source of oral health related information for dentists and their patients.
Children’s Dental Health
The Pew Children’s Dental Campaign works to ensure that more children receive dental care and benefit from policies proven to prevent tooth decay.
Dental Sealants: A Resource Guide (Third Edition)
Edited by Jolene Bertness, M.Ed. and Katrina Holt, MPH. MS, RD. (June 2010).
National Maternal & Child Oral Health Resource Center
Pages: 44
DentalCareersEDU.org
Dental Careers Edu’s goal is to serve as an objective free resource of information to anyone working as or interested in becoming a dental assistant or hygienist.
A one of a kind resource detailing the latest information on program accreditation, national certification options, salary expectations, licensing requirements, job growth projections salary information and more.
Preventing Tooth Decay and Saving Teeth with Dental Sealants
Holt K, Barzel. 2010. Preventing Tooth Decay and Saving Teeth with Dental Sealants 3rd Washington, DC: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center.
Pages: 4
Toothfairy Island
Toothfairy Island is dedicated to being a global leader in oral health and wellness strategies. Expanding on the myth of the Toothfairy, our materials are child centered and educational – including games, puzzles, puppets, videos, worksheets, stickers, coloring pages and so much more. Our fun and exciting products create a pediatric wellness program that is easy to use.
University of Washington School of Dentistry
Fact sheets for 14 mild to moderate manifestations of specials needs conditions have been developed for Dental Professionals, Medical Professionals & Parents and Caregivers.
Content for the fact sheets were developed by a group of experts affiliated with the University of Washington and the Washington State Department of Health – Oral Health Program.
Phoenix Area IHS
http://www.ihs.gov/facilitiesservices/areaoffices/phoenix/phx_dental.cfm
Tucson Area IHS
http://www.ihs.gov/Tucson
