Institute for Public Health Annual Conference – “Healthy Moms and Babies: Paving the Path to Reproductive Equity”

October 30, 2019
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Eric P. Newman Education Center Auditorium (EPNEC; Medical Campus)

“Healthy Moms and Babies: Paving the Path to Reproductive Equity”


Each fall, the Institute for Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis hosts a popular and informative annual conference surrounding a timely and critical public health topic.

This year marks our 12th annual conference: Healthy Moms and Babies: Paving the Path to Reproductive Equity”, which will focus on infant and maternal health outcomes.

Free of charge and open to the public, the conference features keynotes from top health professionals and discussion and audience Q&A with panelists from all sectors of reproductive health including physicians, educators, administrators from community organizations and more.

The conference also includes networking opportunities and an abstract poster session. Light fare and beverages are provided.

Registration is requested, but walk-ins are welcome as space allows.

Register today!

Agenda View the complete agenda.

8 a.m.          Check-in

8:30 a.m.     Welcome

9 a.m.          Keynote Presentation: Haywood  Brown, MD, FACOG

10 a.m.        Panel Discussion: State of Regional Affairs: Data, Programs and Policy

Panelists:
Ebony Carter, MD, MPH
Cynthia Rogers, MD
Nhial Tutlam, PhD, MPH
Cora Faith Walker
Moderator: Spring Schmidt

11:30 a.m.   Networking Lunch

12:30 p.m.   Keynote Presentation: James Greenberg, MD

1:20 p.m.     Panel Discussion: A Closer Look: Interventions, Support and Opportunities

Panelists:
Leah Moser, MPH, CHES
Brittany “Tru” Kellman, CPM, CD, CLC
Allison Kemner, MPH
Cynthia Herrick, MD
Moderator: Debra Haire-Joshu, PhD

2:20 p.m.     Poster Session & Networking  View the poster session guide.

3:00 p.m.     Conference Adjourns

Visit the Institute for Public Health’s website to learn more.

Click here for information on directions and parking. 

Event Sponsors: Institute for Public Health, Center for Diabetes Translation Research, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, WUSM Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

For inquiries contact Emily Hickner.