Registration Now Open for "Reducing Maternal Mortality: Strategies That Work!"
Frontier Nursing University and the Campion Fund are hosting the "Reducing Maternal Mortality: Strategies That Work!" conference to address the maternal mortality crisis.We know that there are programs in place that are contributing to the reduction of maternal mortality. This conference's focus will be on identifying and describing those programs and practices that have made significant contributions to reducing maternal mortality rates.
Join this evidence-based conference either in person at Frontier Nursing University’s campus in Kentucky or virtually on Zoom.
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Maternal mortality rates are alarmingly high for all women, with a doubled incidence among African American and Native American populations. Contributing factors include limited access to care, insufficient financial resources and insurance, racial discrimination, cultural insensitivity, undocumented status, chronic medical conditions, mental health issues, pregnancy complications, addictive behaviors, restrictive laws, and partner abuse and violence. We invite submissions describing effective policies and programs that have successfully reduced maternal mortality.
The rising maternal mortality rate is a public health crisis. The solutions are complex but there are many programs that are having a significant impact. More than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. Programs that have successfully reduced preventable deaths can serve as models for others to follow. This conference will present national and local experts to describe the problem and explore some important strategies. Join us as we explore contributing factors such as:
- Racism in Maternal Health Care
- Improved Mental Health Services for Women
- Social Determinants of Health
- Diversity in Healthcare Workforce
- Data Collection and Reporting
- Community-Based Initiatives
- Innovative Approaches
- Education and Training
- Policy Advocacy
- Addressing Underlying Medical Causes
All proposals for abstracts or posters should be submitted by 5 PM EST on May 31, 2024. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Phyllis Leppert at