The University of Montana’s Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities supports MOMS with research and evaluation initiatives related to reproductive health and gender-based violence, as well as conducting a statewide evaluation of the Montana Obstetric and Maternal Support (MOMS) program. Research is conducted on a variety of factors impacting maternal health in Montana, including:
- Social and behavioral determinants of maternal & child health
- Rural healthcare delivery systems
- Early childhood systems
- Workforce development
- Severe maternal morbidity
- Substance use & mental health
MOMS Year 3 Annual Report
The Montana Obstetric and Maternal Support program (MOMS) was initiated on September 30, 2019, by a five-year grant awarded to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) by the Health Resource Services more…
MOMS Rapid Response Mini-Grants Report – Year 3
Introduction As part of the Montana Obstetrics and Maternal Support (MOMS) program, the University of Montana Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities (UM) solicited applications for mini-grant funding from local Montana organizations to utilize $200,000 in more…
3rd Annual Maternal Health in Montana Report
The University of Montana has compiled it’s third annual Maternal Health in Montana report.
Maternal Health in Montana – Full Report – May 2022
Levels of Care Assessment Tool (LOCATe)
Montana implemented version 9.2 of the LOCATe assessment. The data collection occurred from July 23, 2021, to October 31, 2021. Of the 26 birthing facilities in the state, 25 (96%) participated. LOCATe contributes to Montana’s more…
MOMS Year 2 Evaluation
MOMS is proud of the work Montana has been able to accomplish in just a few short years. The Year 2 Evaluation Report identifies the strengths and continued opportunities for improvement in our program and more…
Montana Maternal Health: By the Numbers
by Annie Glover, PhD, MPH, MPA University of Montana This slide deck provides an understanding of how maternal mortality and morbidity are measured, describes health equity and racial disparities in health and assesses the burden more…
Severe Maternal Morbidity in Montana
Severe maternal morbidity (SMM) has become the sentinel event through which maternal health is evaluated. SMM refers to the “unintended outcomes of the process of labor and delivery that result in significant short-term or long more…
