Springfield Urban League

IDHS MCH - Nurse Navigators
2025-08-27 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-08 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-15 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-22 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-05 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-12 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-17 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-03 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | IL
State and local agency personnel working as Nurse Navigator(s) with IDHS Maternal and Child Health Programs.

Course Length 1 day
Class Times 09:00 AM – 04:30 PM

Course Description

Purpose: To enable the learner to have the knowledge and skills required to meet program standards as a nurse in the Better Birth Outcomes – Comprehensive (BBO-C) and/or High Risk Family Case Management (HRFCM) programs. This in-person training is designed to give Maternal Child Health Nurses an overview of their role in the IDHS prevention-focused MCH programs to prioritize the engagement between the dyad and their medical home. The course will explore the nurses’ role to support health literacy when engaging with birthing families in the community public health setting. However, please note that this course is not an ESPDT course, as the DHS programs are not intended to be a replacement for assessments done by the medical home.
*Registration for this course closes one week prior to the training date.
Planner: Renee S. Byrd, BS, MSEd
Instructor: Elyssa Galloway, MSN, BSN, RN

Better Birth Outcomes – Comprehensive (BBO-C) & Navigation (BBO-N) Program
2025-10-15 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-13 09:00 - 16:30 | Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
State and local agency personnel working as Navigator(s) with the Better Birth Outcomes – Comprehensive (BBO-C) & Better Birth Outcomes – Navigation (BBO-N) Programs.
Registration for this course closes one week prior to the training date.

Course Length 1 day
Class Times 09:00 AM – 04:30 PM

Course Description

Purpose: To enable the learner to have the knowledge and skills required to meet program standards in the policies, practices and procedures of the Better Birth Outcomes programs. This virtual and/or in-person training is designed to give new program navigators an overview of the program and cover each step of the services provided: client identification or outreach; assessment; service planning and resource identification; linking clients to services and coordination; monitoring services; advocacy and evaluation.
**Attendees are required to complete 3 web-based modules prior to the face-to-face portion of the training.**
Planner: Renee S. Byrd, BS, MSEd

Performance Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Client Engagement & Assessment

Objective: Demonstrate the ability to conduct or support comprehensive assessments of pregnant and postpartum clients, including identifying medical, social, and environmental risk factors.

2. Care Coordination & Service Navigation

Objective: Effectively connect clients to appropriate medical homes, social services, and community resources.

3. Communication & Cultural Competency

Objective: Apply culturally responsive communication strategies to build trust and rapport with diverse clients.

4. Documentation & Data Management

Objective: Accurately document client interactions, assessments, and referrals in accordance with program protocols.

5. Collaboration with Nursing Staff

Objective: Collaborate effectively with Nurse Navigators to support follow-up care and ensure continuity of services, if applicable.

6. Outcome Monitoring & Follow-Up

Objective: Track client progress and follow up to ensure engagement with referred services and achievement of health goals.

7. Program Knowledge & Compliance

Objective: Understand and adhere to the goals, eligibility criteria, and compliance requirements of the BBO-C and BBO-N programs.

Course Code
PT – BMCH

Clock Hours (Social Workers)
6

Contact Hours
RN: 6

Trainer(s)
Natalie Bullock, BSN, RN
Cheri Coffman, BBO Coordinator
Cecelia Eckles, MA, BSN, RN
Linda Evans, MPH, BSN, RN
Kabria Jefferson, MSN, RN
Tracey Kreipe, PMHNP-BC, DNP
Sharon Madrigal, MSN, RN
Tasha Stone, MSHI, BSN, RN, CLS
Cynthia Wilson, MS, RN
Cortney Woods, BSN, RN
Syed Zaheer, MPH, RN
Renee S. Byrd, BS, MSEd
Jennifer Bradshaw, RN, BSN, CLC
Vanessa Avila, M.Ed, BSW, CLS, CPS Tech

Training Type
Bureau of Maternal & Child Health (BMCH)

Better Birth Outcomes – Comprehensive (BBO-C) & Navigation (BBO-N) Program
2025-11-13 09:00 - 16:30 | Springfield, 100 North 11th St, Springfield, IL, 67203, United States

Better Birth Outcomes – Comprehensive (BBO-C) & Navigation (BBO-N) Program
2025-12-03 09:00 - 16:30 | Virtual

IDHS MCH - Nurse Navigator
2025-12-18 09:00 - 16:30 | IL

Better Birth Outcomes – Comprehensive (BBO-C) & Navigation (BBO-N) Program
2026-02-09 00:00 | IL

Better Birth Outcomes - Comprehensive (BBO-C) & Navigation (BBO-N) Program
2026-02-25 09:00 - 16:30 | Springfield, 100 North 11th St, Springfield, IL, 67203, United States

Better Birth Outcomes - Comprehensive (BBO-C) & Navigation (BBO-N) Program
2026-03-11 00:00 | Virtual
State and local agency personnel working as Navigator(s) with the Better Birth Outcomes – Comprehensive (BBO-C) & Better Birth Outcomes – Navigation (BBO-N) Programs.
Registration for this course closes one week prior to the training date.

Course Length 1 day
Class Times 09:00 AM – 04:30 PM

Course Description

Purpose: To enable the learner to have the knowledge and skills required to meet program standards in the policies, practices and procedures of the Better Birth Outcomes programs. This virtual and/or in-person training is designed to give new program navigators an overview of the program and cover each step of the services provided: client identification or outreach; assessment; service planning and resource identification; linking clients to services and coordination; monitoring services; advocacy and evaluation.
**Attendees are required to complete 3 web-based modules prior to the face-to-face portion of the training.**

Better Birth Outcomes – Comprehensive (BBO-C) & Navigation (BBO-N) Program
2026-04-22 09:00 - 16:30 | Springfield, 100 North 11th St, Springfield, IL, 67203, United States

IDHS MCH - Nurse Navigator (Chicago - In Person)
2026-05-14 09:00 - 16:30 | IL
State and local agency personnel working as Nurse Navigator(s) with IDHS Maternal and Child Health Programs.

May 14, 2026 – Chicago – In Person – Registration Closes May 7, 2026

Course Length 1 day

Class Times 09:00 AM – 04:30 PM

Course Description

Purpose: To enable the learner to have the knowledge and skills required to meet program standards as a nurse in the Better Birth Outcomes – Comprehensive (BBO-C) and/or High Risk Family Case Management (HRFCM) programs. This in-person training is designed to give Maternal Child Health Nurses an overview of their role in the IDHS prevention-focused MCH programs to prioritize the engagement between the dyad and their medical home. The course will explore the nurses’ role to support health literacy when engaging with birthing families in the community public health setting. However, please note that this course is not an ESPDT course, as the DHS programs are not intended to be a replacement for assessments done by the medical home.

Better Birth Outcomes - Comprehensive (BBO-C) & Navigation (BBO-N) Program
2026-06-24 09:00 - 16:30 | Virtual
