The Mississippi State Department of Health is seeking proposals from eligible organizations and public health entities for the program entitled ‘Improving Maternal Cardiovascular Health in Mississippi’.
Donor Name: Mississippi State Department of Health
State: Mississippi
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/30/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $60,000
Grant Duration: 2 years
Details:
This RFP focuses on improving maternal health in reference to cardiovascular conditions.
During the 2017-2019 MMRC review, it was noted that of the 40 pregnancy‐related deaths, cardiovascular conditions (excluding cardiomyopathy, HDP, and CVA) were the most common underlying cause, accounting for 9 deaths (22.5%) and a mortality ratio of 8.1 deaths per 100,000 births. In addition, cardiomyopathy accounted for 8 deaths (20.0%) and embolisms accounted for 5 deaths (12.5%).
The Mississippi State Department of Health’s (MSDH) mission is to protect and advance the health, wellbeing, and safety of everyone in Mississippi. The MSDH comprises several divisions and programs that are specifically aimed at decreasing maternal morbidities and mortality in the state. The agency continuously partners with other local, state, and federal partners/organizations to accomplish this goal and is supportive of related efforts to decrease adverse outcomes that impact mothers and babies across the state.
The purpose of this RFP is to support organizations and public health entities in their efforts to reduce maternal morbidity/mortality related to cardiovascular conditions. Respondents to this RFP should submit a proposal describing efforts that aim to decrease morbidities and/or mortality among women of child-bearing ages (15-44), those currently expecting, within the post-partum period, and/or those who recently delivered within the past two (2) years.
Examples of projects may include, but are not limited to, any of the following:
- Incorporating activities to improve blood pressure, weight, healthy eating, and/or other healthy behaviors among women of childbearing ages.
- Developing clinical and/or related strategies that provide support(s) aimed at improving birth outcomes for high-risk pregnant women.
- Developing projects that support and enhance the capacity and efficacy of providers and maternal patients [and their families] to advocate for escalating concerns in obstetric-related emergency situations.
- Hosting anti-racism and implicit bias training in healthcare or public health settings with emphasis on improvements in heart health for expecting and/or post-partum women.
- Addressing social determinants of health that may serve as barriers to healthcare access or other supports for women before, during, and after pregnancy.
- Implementing activities that address barriers to healthcare for women of childbearing ages living in rural communities in Mississippi.
- Implementing supports to assist expecting women diagnosed with pre-eclampsia, gestational or chronic hypertension, and/or other related cardiovascular health condition.
- Providing early counseling to women with cardiovascular health risks before, during, and after pregnancy.
- Collaborating with clinicians and/or other providers specializing in cardiovascular health to counsel women on risk factors and warning signs.
- Developing/Implementing evidence-based maternal health paradigms that incorporate inperson and telehealth visits for implementation of preventive measures (i.e. home blood pressure and/or weight monitoring, nutritional referral, exercise recommendations, and other cardiometabolic risk reduction methods). American Heart Association recommendation
- Establishing an evidence-based program(s) for adolescent females aimed at improving healthy lifestyles and/or preconception health.
Funding Information
- Funds will be awarded to two (2) organizations. Submitted budgets must not exceed $60,000 for the project period.
- Project activities will begin January 1, 2024 and conclude on December 31, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
Any eligible domestic public or private entity, including faith-based and community-based organizations, tribes, and tribal organizations.
For more information, visit MSDH.
