Raising Community Voices to Reduce Maternal Mortality
Originally presented on March 28, 2019
Overview
There are significant and persistent racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes in the U.S. and in New York State (NYS). In NYS, black women are three to four times more likely to die from causes related to pregnancy than their white counterparts.
This webcast focuses on the critical importance of engaging and learning from community voices to help us better understand and address these outcomes. It will feature initiatives that are taking place at the state, community, and health systems levels to reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality in NYS. Viewers will have the opportunity to hear and learn from state representatives, community leaders, and community members.
Target Audience
Lactation Counselors, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Public Health Professionals, Social Workers and Certified in Public Health workers.
Webcast
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Speakers
Meaghan Carroll, MS Ed.
Health Program Administrator/Family Planning Program Manager
New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Women, Infant and Adolescent Health
Colette Sturgis, BS, IBCLC
Program Director
Maternal Infant Community Health Collaborative
Urban Health Plan Inc.
Nina Rogers
Community Participant
New York State Listening Sessions
Also Featuring:
Howard A. Zucker, MD, JD
Commissioner
New York State Department of Health
Reverend Diann Holt
Founder and Executive Director
Durham Baby Café
Pamela Abner, MPA
VP & Chief Administrative Officer
Office for Diversity and Inclusion, Mount Sinai Health System
Learning Outcome and Objectives
As a result of this activity, the learner will be able to enhance their knowledge and competence on the critical importance of engaging and learning from community voices to help us better understand and address Maternal Mortality outcomes.
After viewing the webcast, participants will be able to:
- Compare racial disparities and outcomes in maternal mortality in New York State,
- Recognize themes voiced by NYS women related to disparities in maternal health and health care to inform their practice; and
- Identify New York State initiatives, community approaches, and changes in clinical systems to address disparities in maternal health and health care.
Activity Materials
Evaluation, Post-Test and Certificate
Continuing Education Credits
Continuing Education Credits expired for this activity on March 31, 2023. We encourage you to fill out the evaluation as your responses help us to plan future programs.