Arizona

Updated: June 2026

Name of MHI Grantee Site: Arizona Department of Health Services
State: Arizona
Organization Type: Health Department
HRSA Grant Service Areas/Priorities: …
MHI Key Contact: Lynn Lane
MHI Key Contact Email: Lynn.Lane@azdhs.gov
MHI Grantee/Taskforce Website: https://directorsblog.health.azdhs.gov/tag/maternal-health-innovation/

Innovation Description	Category Topic(s)
Indigenous-Led Workforce Development: Expanded Indigenous doula training, peer support networks, and culturally grounded birthwork models.	Community Engagement – Tribal & Indigenous Engagement Workforce Training – Community-Based Care, Doulas, & CHWs
Tribal MMRC Integration.	Community Engagement – Tribal & Indigenous Engagement Maternal Health Data Enhancements – SMM Surveillance & Reporting
AIM Bundle Implementation – Severe Maternal Hypertension, Obstetric Hemorrhage, and Perinatal Mental Health/SUD.	Direct Clinical Care – AIM Patient Safety Bundles & QI Initiatives Direct Clinical Care – Mental Health & SUD Programs
Arizona Perinatal Psychiatric access Line (APAL) establishment.	Direct Clinical Care – Mobile & Remote Care Models Direct Clinical Care – Care Coordination
Enhancing understanding and application of data sovereignty principles, focusing on respectful and effective data handling, particularly for Indigenous populations.	Maternal Health Data Enhancements – Data Access, Sharing, & Governance
Hosted statewide OB Emergency Simulation Training with multiple hospitals and industry partners.	Workforce Training – Simulations & OB Emergency Preparedness