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Can We Talk? Addressing Equity and the Impact of Social Determinants on Maternal Health

Date & Time

Monday, April 14, 2025, 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Category

Lectures & Speakers

Location

Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy

33 Livingston Avenue New Brunswick, NJ, 08901

Can We Talk? Addressing Equity and the Impact of Social Determinants on Maternal Health

8:30AM – Registration will begin
9AM: Networking breakfast and Poster Gallery Walk
12-1PM: Lunch
1-2PM – Break out Rooms
2PM: Closing
This conference is designed to educate attendees about the current state of maternal health inequities and explore the profound impact of social determinants on these disparities. Attendees will gain insights from recent research findings, fostering evidence-based solutions to address inequities in maternal health.

The program will feature discussions on policy recommendations, emphasizing the urgent need for systemic change at local, national, and global levels.

Join us as we work to improve maternal health outcomes and eliminate disparities, ensuring all women can safely deliver their babies and thrive. Together, we can create a future where maternal health equity is a reality.

CEU CREDITS AVAILABLE

Keynote Speaker: Lisa Asare, President and Chief Executive Officer of the NJ Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority

Guest Speakers:

Joan Collier, PhD
Simone Snyder, MSW
Lisa Easley, DNP, RN
Julie Blumenfeld, DNP, CNM
Adwoa Nantwi, MPH
Shelby Pitts, DNP, RN, WHNP-BC