Empowering Perinatal Care Through Patient Engagement
The EMPOWER Project supports perinatal quality collaboratives (PQCs) by integrating the voices of patients with lived experience into research, policy, and quality improvement initiatives. Our trainings and consulting services equip organizations with the tools to build their own patient-centered collaboratives or engage directly with EMPOWER Moms for meaningful, evidence-informed feedback.
Our Commitment
The EMPOWER Project is committed to listening to patient stories and ensuring that the voices of those with lived experiences drive meaningful change in healthcare.
Key areas of focus include examining access to care, where the impacts of trauma and stigma must be recognized as crucial barriers on the patient’s journey.
Our Partners
Developed by individuals with lived experience of substance use during pregnancy, our peer-support training programs are uniquely tailored to provide compassionate, informed guidance to those navigating similar paths.
Throughout all phases of research, Patient Partners play an active role, building our capacity to lead and shape future research initiatives, ensuring that the research is always aligned with the needs and experiences of those it aims to serve.
Our Efforts
Now Recruiting Partners
“The EMPOWER project has made me realize that I wasn’t alone and that I have a voice.”
“People are listening on the other end and are ready to help make a change that can greatly impact the system.”
Engagement Opportunities
Community Talks
Gain insights from individuals who represent community organizations and understand the local landscape.
Patient Experience Workshops
Learn from individuals with lived experiences of substance use around the timing of pregnancy.
Research Collaborations
Partner with researchers who study substance use around the timing of pregnancy to drive evidence-based initiatives.
Journey Map
Amplified Voices Map
Patient Journey Map
Engagement Map
Freedom to Flourish Café Map