Promising Global Practices to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes
HRSA is bringing together leading subject matter experts from within and beyond U.S. borders to highlight innovative strategies in reducing maternal mortality. In addition to experts from the U.S., invited countries include Brazil, Canada, Finland, India, Rwanda, and the United Kingdom, as well as the World Health Organization.
The Summit is invitation-only. However, plenaries are open to the public. you can participate by:
- viewing our webcast, and
- following our discussion on Twitter using hashtag #HRSAMaternalMortality.
Tuesday, June 19
Presentation of the Colors, United States Public Health Service Honor Guard
National Anthem, CAPT Gettie Audain, United States Public Health Service
| Timeframe | Description |
|---|---|
| 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. |
Summit Welcome Speakers:
Purpose: To provide an opportunity for leadership to welcome participants to the Summit, and to orient the purpose, objectives, and charge of the meeting. |
| 9:15 – 10:00 a.m. |
Keynote: The State of United States Maternal Health Introduction: Lee A. Wilson, HRSA, Maternal & Child Health Bureau Speakers:
Purpose: To provide an overview of the U.S. state of maternal health and introduce challenges, initiatives, and opportunities for improving maternal health. |
| 10:00 – 10:15 a.m. | Break |
| 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. |
Panel Discussion: Role of Government, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and Academia in Preventing Maternal Mortality and Severe Maternal Morbidity Moderator: Laura Kavanagh, HRSA, Maternal & Child Health Bureau Panel:
Purpose: To provide systems-focused perspectives from federal government, NGOs, and academia on mechanisms and collaborative approaches to improve maternal health outcomes. |
| 11:15 – 11:40 a.m. |
Consumer Perspectives on Maternal Mortality & Severe Maternal Morbidity Introduction: LCDR Charlie Darr, HRSA, Office of Global Health Speakers:
Purpose: To hear from consumer advocacy organizations that support efforts to address maternal morbidity and mortality by providing support and education, raising public awareness and advocating for policy to improve health care practices. |
| 11:40 a.m. – noon |
Raising Soleil Introduction: LCDR Leticia Manning, HRSA, Maternal & Child Health Bureau Speaker: Ms. Wanda Irving Purpose: To provide an intimate story about the life of LCDR Shalon Irving and the maternal health complications that led to her untimely death. This session will highlight maternal mortality disparities and challenges associated with postpartum care in the United States. |
| 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch Break |
| 1:00 – 1:05 p.m. |
Welcome Introduction: Caitlin Patenaude, HRSA, Office of the Administrator Speaker: Garrett Grigsby, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Global Affairs |
| 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. |
Keynote: Global Perspectives on Maternal Mortality Introduction: Dr. Austin Demby, HRSA, Office of Global Health Speaker: Dr. Doris Chou, World Health Organization Purpose: To focus on the importance of global surveillance of maternal health within the context of country-driven measurement. This session will also provide information about maternal health targets for the Sustainable Development Goals and their implications for countries. |
| 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. |
Country Panel I: Canada, Finland, India Moderator: Dr. Doris Chou, World Health Organization Panel:
To provide the global context of maternal mortality and share best practices for improving maternal health outcomes across the life course by highlighting innovative strategies and key lessons learned. |
| 3:00 – 3:15 p.m. | Break |
| 3:15 – 4:45 p.m. |
Country Panel II: Brazil, Rwanda, United Kingdom Moderator: Shauna Rust, HRSA, Office of Planning, Analysis and Evaluation Panel:
To provide the global context of maternal mortality and share best practices for improving maternal health outcomes across the life course by highlighting innovative strategies and key lessons learned. |
| 4:45 – 5:00 p.m. |
Closing Remarks
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Wednesday, June 20
| Timeframe | Description |
|---|---|
| 8:30 – 8:45 a.m. |
Welcome
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| 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. |
Plenary Moderator: Kimberly Sherman, HRSA, Maternal & Child Health Bureau Panel:
Purpose: To discuss key components of preconception and interconception care by defining key terms, identifying challenges, and highlighting the linkage between care during these life stages and maternal health outcomes. |
| 9:45 – 10:00 a.m. | Break |
| 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Preconception Care Breakout Sessions (Webcast is not available. Join us again at 11:15 a.m. for the next Plenary.) |
| 11:00 – 11:15 a.m. | Break |
| 11:15 – 12:15 p.m. |
Plenary Moderator: Lauren Spears, HRSA, Bureau of Health Workforce Panel:
Purpose: To explore issues relevant to pregnancy, labor, and delivery including disparities in maternal health outcomes, models and standards for promoting maternal health and safety, and barriers to accessing maternal care. |
| 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch Break |
| 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery Breakout Sessions (Webcast is not available. Join us again at 2:45 p.m. for the next Plenary.) |
| 2:30 – 2:45 p.m. | Break |
| 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. |
Plenary Moderator: Dr. Arden Handler, University of Illinois at Chicago Panel:
Purpose: To describe initiatives to improve postpartum outcomes and reduce maternal mortality through the first year after giving birth. |
| 3:45 – 4:00 p.m. | Break |
| 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Postpartum Period Breakout Sessions (Webcast is not available. Join us again tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m.) |
Thursday, June 21
| Timeframe | Description |
|---|---|
| 8:45 – 9:00 a.m. |
Welcome and Remarks Introduction: Dr. Austin Demby, HRSA, Office of Global Health Speaker: Dr. Alma Golden, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Deputy Associate Administrator |
| 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. |
Plenary Moderator: RADM Kerry Nesseler, HRSA, Office of Global Health Panel:
Purpose: To provide an overview of emerging issues in maternal health, and to address efforts to reduce disparities in maternal mortality. |
| 10:00 – 10:15 a.m. | Break |
| 10:15 – 11:30 a.m. | Emerging Issues Breakout Sessions (Webcast is not available. Broadcast will resume at 12:30 p.m. for the afternoon sessions.) |
| 11:30 – 12:30 p.m. | Lunch Break |
| 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. |
Overview of Key Recommendations to Reduce Maternal Mortality Across the Life Stages Moderator: Laura Kavanaugh, HRSA, Maternal & Child Health Bureau (MCHB) Panel:
Open Forum: All Participants To provide a summary of key recommendations presented during the breakout sessions and give Summit participants an opportunity to ask questions, and present final thoughts. |
| 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. |
Global Delegates' Perspectives on Improving Maternal Health Outcomes Moderator: Dr. Austin Demby, HRSA, Office of Global Health Panel:
Purpose: To convene global representatives to share final thoughts on mechanisms to improve maternal health outcomes. |
| 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. |
Summit Closing Speaker: Dr. George Sigounas, HRSA Administrator |