Senate Resolution No. by Senator Mizell commends Our Lady of Angels Hospital for its significant contributions to Project Maternal Overdose Mortality (Project M.O.M.), which aims to address the alarming issue of pregnancy-associated opioid overdose deaths in Louisiana. Since 2018, accidental opioid overdose has been the leading cause of pregnancy-related fatalities in the state, and the resolution highlights the tragic impact of losing a mother on both her child and the community. Project M.O.M. seeks to reduce these deaths by 80% over three years through various initiatives, including enhancing substance use screening among prenatal providers, increasing access to treatment for substance use disorders, and improving care coordination for affected women.

Our Lady of Angels has played a pivotal role in this initiative by developing a specialized Family Medicine-OB Partnership that provides integrated care and access to medications for pregnant women with substance use disorders. The hospital has also implemented targeted treatment plans for infants exposed to substances, resulting in improved care outcomes and a notable 35% decrease in overdose mortality in the region. The resolution recognizes Our Lady of Angels as a model for other hospitals in Louisiana participating in Project M.O.M., and it calls for a copy of the resolution to be transmitted to the hospital in acknowledgment of their efforts.