The first Maternal Health Symposium organized by the DC Primary Care Association will assemble a wide array of healthcare experts, community leaders, patients, policymakers, and advocates to listen to insights from industry specialists. Attendees will participate in important conversations aimed at developing strategies and practical actions designed to support and enhance the city's maternal health objectives and initiatives.
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Agenda, Sessions, and Speakers:
Opening Remarks by Ruth Pollard, DCPCA President & CEO
Remarks from Dr. Bryan Buckley, Population Health at CareFirst
Plenary Session: By the Numbers: Why Maternal Health Matters [Panelist Bios] [Presentation File]
Breakout Session Block 1
Understanding Patients’ Realities Today [Panelist Bios]
Medicaid, MAHA, and Maternal Health: Implications and Opportunities [Panelist Bios] [Presentation File]
Group Session: The Maternal Health Dream Team: From Strategy to Implementation [Panelist Bios] [Presentation File]
Breakout Session 2
Fathers Matter: Strengthening Maternal Health Through Shared Responsibility [Panelist Bios]
Unpacking the Elements of Effective Partnerships [Panelist Bios]
Closing Plenary featuring Natasha Dupee, Executive Director, Mayor’s Office on Women’s Policy and Initiatives, Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
Two wellbeing and mindfulness sessions will be provided during the Symposium by Rooting Resilience.