RESEARCH CONFERENCE
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Maternal Mortality has been rising in the United States for many decades! The trend continues with recent CDC data showing that 754 women died of causes related to childbearing in the United States in 2019, 861 in 2020, and 1205 in 2021! Reducing maternal mortality is a crucial public health goal.
Frontier Nursing University and the Campion Fund are hosting the Reducing Maternal Mortality: Strategies That Work! conference to address this pressing issue.
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 Versailles, Ky., or virtually on Zoom. Only 100 spots are available for the in-person conference.
In-person: $149 (includes lodging in FNU’s dorm rooms and meals)
In-Person: $79 (includes meals only)
Virtual participant: $49
Virtual student attendee: FREE (Any current student attending a higher education institution may attend this conference at no cost.)
Call for Abstracts and Poster Presentations
You and your colleagues are invited to submit abstracts and poster proposals to this impactful day-long interdisciplinary meeting regarding Maternal Mortality in the United States. We are seeking descriptions of programs that have worked to decrease maternal mortality.
We will accept six abstracts for a 15-minute oral presentation each from any healthcare provider. Presenters must be onsite. We will also accept 25 posters to be displayed during the conference.
All abstracts and poster proposals must be submitted by 5 PM EST on Friday, May 31, 2024. A $500 honorarium will be offered to those selected for oral presentations.
By disseminating successful strategies and promoting collaboration, this conference has the potential to make a significant impact on maternal health in the United States.
Click the button below to submit an abstract or poster proposal.
Confirmed Speakers Include:
Eugene DeClerq, Ph.D., MBA
Jeelen Fall, CNM, DNP
Nikia Grayson, DNP, MSN, MPH, MA, CNM, FNP-C
Holly Kennedy, PhD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN
Yvonne Maddox, PhD
Karlie Masaga, CNM, DNP
Robert Silver, MD
Robert S. White, MD, MS
Michelle Debbink, MD, PhD
Frontier Nursing University has applied for 6 hrs. of continuing education from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for this conference, pending final approval. Final approval will be announced prior to the conference date and certificates awarded to those who attend the entire conference.
Key Conference Topics and Strategies
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
Thank you to our conference organizers!
Generously supported by the Van Sloun Foundation
For conference-related questions and inquiries please contact FNUevents@frontier.edu.