Maryland

Updated: June 2026

  • Name of MHI Grantee Site: University of Maryland School of Medicine
  • State: Maryland
  • Organization Type: Academic Institution
  • HRSA Grant Service Areas/Priorities: Urban, Rural
  • MHI Key Contact: Andreea Creanga
  • MHI Key Contact Email: acreanga@som.umaryland.edu
  • MHI Grantee/Taskforce Website: https://mdmom.org/

Current Innovations:

Innovation Description

Category Topic(s)

Mothers & Babies evidence-based intervention to prevent postpartum depression in home visiting programs.

Direct Clinical Care – Mobile & Remote Care Models

Direct Clinical Care – Mental Health & SUD Programs

Workforce Training – Community-Based Care, Doulas, & CHWs

Maryland Maternal Health Statewide Resource Map.

Community Engagement – Public Awareness & Education Campaigns

Maternal Health Data Enhancements – Public Dashboards & Scorecards

Maternal Health Data Enhancements – Non-Medical Health Data Collection

Telehealth Initiative for Severe Hypertension in Pregnancy.

Direct Clinical Care – Mobile & Remote Care Models

Community Engagement – Patient Education & Engagement

MDMOM education materials: Distribution of patient education materials on “Urgent Maternal Warning Signs” and “How to Measure Your Blood Pressure” through hospital and community settings, in the form of handouts, posters, and digital resources.

Community Engagement – Public Awareness & Education Campaigns

Community Engagement – Patient Education & Engagement

Statewide SMM Surveillance and Review Program.

Maternal Health Data Enhancements – SMM Surveillance & Reporting

Provider Support Bundle: trauma-informed debriefing after adverse maternal events.

Workforce Training – QI & Safety Trainings

Maternal Health Data Enhancements – QI Data Processes

EMPOWER Moms: educate families on urgent maternal warning signs through home visiting programs and community-based partners.

Community Engagement – Patient Education & Engagement

Workforce Training – Community-Based Care, Doulas, & CHWs

Resources

  • Coming soon!