What is the PPOR Level 2: "Learning Network?"
CityMatCH, with the support of key National Partners, including the CDC and the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, launched the Perinatal Periods of Risk (PPOR) Level 2: "Learning Network" in an effort to continue the advancement, dissemination, utilization, integration, and standardization of the Perinatal Periods of Risk Approach in U.S.

The "Learning Network" is an initiative that is appropriate for those communities using or planning to use the PPOR Approach. PPOR is an approach or tool that can be used by large communities to examine their fetal and infant mortality by identifying gaps in their community, targeting resources for prevention activities, and mobilizing the community to action.

The overall purpose and intent of the "Learning Network" is:

  • To increase knowledge, awareness, understanding and integration of systems among urban health departments and community/state partners.
  • To promote the use of PPOR as a community-based tool to improve the health of women and infants.
  • To provide easy-to-use materials and support services.
  • To promote a linkage integration of PPOR Approach with related efforts (e.g. Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR), Healthy Start).
  • Offer training opportunities to gain thorough knowledge and understanding of all PPOR Approach components.

Who is eligible to participate in the PPOR Level 2: "Learning Network?"
Level 2 Learning Network participants should meet the following eligibility requirements:
  • Affiliated with a registered CityMatCH Member Health Department
  • Attended or plan to attend one of the CityMatCH on-site training workshops.
What are the "Learning Network" Benefits?
Participants of the PPOR Level 2: "Learning Network" will have access to the following:
    1. Knowledge of the PPOR Approach:
    • Knowledge of what it takes to conduct the PPOR approaches (all stages)
    • Access to national level data
    2. Technical outreach and communication:
    • Ask-A-Colleague peer exchange
    • Technical assistance and consultation
    • Access to website powerpoints and information
    • Topical conference calls and web-cast seminars
    3. Learning from others:
    • Access to information regarding emerging best practices used in those cities using the PPOR approach
    • Communities' written reports/assessments of PPOR findings will be shared
    4. PPOR Training and Certification:
    • Training and certification for participating in CityMatCH PPOR Level 2 activities
 
Upcoming Event
Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Time
PPOR Learning Network call

3:00 - 4:00 pm Eastern

Registration and additional information will be available in September

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