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Region 5 Perinatal Quality Collaborative

Improving the health of mothers and babies through coordinated initiatives

Michigan Health Improvement Alliance, Inc. (MiHIA) through a contract with Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA) and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is leading the development and implementation of the Region 5 Perinatal Quality Collaborative (PQC).  The Region 5 PQC brings together multi-sector stakeholders to establish goals and strategies based on evidence-based practices to improve mother and infant health in Prosperity Region 5.

Prenatal Care

Infant mortality is one of the most important indicators of the health of a nation and a predictor of the health of the next generation.

Infant mortality rates provide insight into the health of the child and the mother, and are associated with a variety of factors, including maternal health, access to medical care, psychosocial conditions, and public health practices.

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Compared to the MI Value (10.4%), MiHIA has a value of 10.1% which is lower and better. Compared to the MI Value (10.4%), MiHIA has a value of 10.1% which is lower and better.
Preterm Births
(Compared to MI State Value)
Compared to the MI Value (8.5%), MiHIA has a value of 15.3% which is higher and worse. Compared to the MI Value (8.5%), MiHIA has a value of 15.3% which is higher and worse.
Mothers who Smoked During Pregnancy
(Compared to MI State Value)
Compared to MI Counties, MiHIA has a value of 8.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.7% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.0%. Compared to MI Counties, MiHIA has a value of 8.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.7% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.0%.
Babies with Low Birthweight
(Compared to MI Counties)
Compared to MI Counties, MiHIA has a value of 6.4 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.3 while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.3. Compared to MI Counties, MiHIA has a value of 6.4 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.3 while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.3.
Infant Mortality Rate
(Compared to MI Counties)

Region: MiHIA

2019 Objectives of Region 5 Perinatal Quality Collaborative
  • To establish goals and strategies based on evidence-based practices to improve mother and infant health in Prosperity Region 5 (8 counties: Arenac, Bay, Clare, Isabella, Gladwin, Gratiot, Midland and Saginaw.)
  • To identify and support data collection, host bi-annual regional learning summits, participate in the statewide learning collaborative, and to develop a multi-faceted quality improvement work plan to address perinatal substance use/abuse, infant mortality, low birth weight, and barriers to prenatal care.
  • To focus on implementing strategies that generate positive health outcomes and to ensure long-lasting sustainability of this initiative where mothers and babies are healthy and thriving
 

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