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#105 | Bridging Care and Community: Food Is Medicine in Behavioral Health Food is Medicine explores how nutrition interventions can support behavioral health outcomes by addressing social determinants, chronic stress, and other health conditions. This presentation highlights collaborative models integrating food access into care, offering scalable, equitable solutions for providers and community partners tackling urgent mental health challenges today through prevention and sustainability. Marti Macchi, DrPH, MPH, MEd is President and CEO of Project Angel Heart, leading strategy, operations, and growth to deliver medically tailored meals for people with severe illnesses. She oversees staff, volunteers, and finances while fostering an inclusive culture. With 25+ years in public health, she advances chronic disease prevention and Food is Medicine initiatives. Mindy Klowden, MNM is a national consultant, leader, and strategist. As Managing Director at Third Horizon, she leads competitive business strategy, manages multidisciplinary teams, ensures high-quality deliverables, and provides strategic consulting and expert facilitation services. Mindy has 30+ years of experience, an MNM from Regis University, and a BA from Colorado College.
#106 | When Postpartum Risks Collide: Dyadic Considerations Around Perinatal Mental Health, Substance Use, and Intimate Partner Violence
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The postpartum year carries the highest risk for maternal morbidity and mortality, with leading causes tied to substance use, mental health, and interpersonal violence. Because maternal and infant health are inherently connected, risks affecting one impact the other. This session explores dyadic safety through didactics, case-based discussions, and practical strategies. The purpose of this session is to equip clinical caregivers to recognize overlapping postpartum risks, including substance use disorder, interpersonal violence, and maternal mental health conditions, and to apply this understanding to strengthen care for both birthing people and infants. Sarah Briley, MPH, CHES is a Clinical Quality Improvement Program Manager, focused on helping Colorado hospitals implement evidence-based perinatal substance use practices. She partners with maternal health leaders to improve care through provider education, policy development, and quality improvement initiatives. Sarah holds an MPH from Indiana University and is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). Lauren Smith, BSSW is the Integrated Care Program Manager for CPCQC. Lauren leads the implementation of IMPACT BH, a perinatal behavioral health program, and supports integration of community voice within maternal and infant initiatives. Sonia Subudhi Warwick, MD, MPH is a Pediatrician and Infant Initiative Manager / Quality Improvement Lead at the Colorado Perinatal Care Quality Collaborative. She leads NEST, a statewide hospital-based safe sleep initiative, and continues clinical practice while focusing on how maternal and infant needs intersect across the perinatal care continuum. Clinical Board Business/Upper Management Bd Cl Bu
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