These are two documents from the inspiring discussion during our Fall 2019 Conference on Racial Inequities in Maternal Health Outcomes. Please read these documents and send us any additional comments. We would also love to hear about work that you or your organization is already doing
4:00-5:00 Registration, Networking, Dinner, and Resource Tables
5:00–5:05 Conference Introduction
Carrie Bridges Feliz, MPH, Co-Chair Women’s Health Council of RI
5:05-5:45 Root Causes of Black Maternal Health Inequities: Confronting Disparities and Inequities
Carmen Green, MPH, National Training Director, National Birth Equity Collaborative
5:45-6:00 Q&A and Discussion with Carmen Green
Facilitator: Carrie Bridges Feliz
6:00-6:45 Discussion: Real Stories, Real Impacts and Suggested Solutions
Quatia Osorio, CCHW, CLC, Doula
Latisha Michel, CCHW, CLC, Doula, MCH Specialist
6:45-7:30 Racial Equity Initiative Tools and Outcomes
Beth Buxton, LCSW, Director, Maternal Health Initiatives, Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Stephanie Campbell, MPH, Director, Office of Sexual Health and Youth Development, Massachusetts Department of Public Health
7:30-7:45 Q&A and Closing Remarks
Facilitator: Carmen Green, MPH
Peg Miller, MD, Co-chair, Women’s Health Council of RI
7:45-8:00 Group Discussions
Location
The Miriam Hospital
TMH-Hurvitz 1 & 2 Conference Room
164 Summit Avenue, Providence, RI