Raising Community Voices to Reduce Maternal Mortality
Presenters:
Meaghan Carroll, M.S.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
At the conclusion of the presentation, the 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.