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What We Do

NPQIC seeks to improve the delivery of and access to evidence-based and equitable health care for all Nebraska mothers and newborns. 

  • Sara Howard * Former Legislator and Current Policy Advisor, First Five Nebraska
    Sara Howard * Former Legislator and Current Policy Advisor, First Five Nebraska

    NPQIC has truly been a leader in helping every Nebraska mom and baby have a great start. I am honored to have worked with NPQIC since its inception, and I can’t wait to see what they will accomplish in the future!

Our Impact

Since its inception in 2015, NPQIC has led multiple statewide efforts to implement evidence-based clinical practices and quality improvement initiatives to reduce maternal and infant morbidity and mortality as well as eliminate inequities in perinatal healthcare. NPQIC has successfully enrolled all 47 birthing facilities in the State of Nebraska as member hospitals. 

  • Birthing Hospitals Served

    100%

  • Births Impacted

    24,689

Hot Off the Press

On November 16th, the March of Dimes released the 2023 Prematurity Report Card for the United States and Nebraska. The U.S. received a D+ and Nebraska fell to a D- (D). The preterm birth rate in Nebraska climbed to 11.3% (10.8), the highest it has been in the last 10 years. Significant disparities continue to exist for Black and Indigenous Groups.

Thank you to our funders:

  • Nebraska - Good Life. Great Mission. Dept. of Health and Human Services
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center
  • COPIC - Better Medicine - Better Lives
  • First Five Nebraska
    First Five Nebraska
  • AIM
    AIM
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