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Bridging Gaps in Maternal Health ECHO
November 11, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Are you a physician, nurse, social worker, case manager, doula, midwife, advanced practice provider, community health worker, or anyone supporting pregnant and postpartum individuals in your professional role? This program is for YOU.
Join Penn State Project ECHO for this no-Cost virtual program and earn free CME credits. This program equips you with tools, insights, and strategies to drive real change in maternal care across Pennsylvania.
- Rolling registration
- Register one-time to access all sessions
- Attend as your schedule allows
Why Join?
- Address Critical Gaps in maternal health through collaborative learning.
- Engage with Experts in a supportive, virtual environment.
- Learn from Real Stories and shared experiences in a collaborative, interactive space.
- Focus on Actionable Solutions drawn from the Pennsylvania Maternal Mortality Review Committee’s (MMRC) recommendations.
- Earn CME Credits while enhancing your practice.
Schedule & curriculum
| Session Date | Brief Lecture Topic | Flash Talk Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 2, 2025 | Maternal Health Disparities & Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) | Mae Reale, MA |
| Sep. 16, 2025 | Perinatal Mental Health | Rachel Mailey, MS, LPC, NCC |
| Sep. 30, 2025 | Trauma Informed Care | Tracey Vogel, MD, AHN |
| Oct. 14, 2025 | Maternal Mortality & Preventable Deaths | Giselle Hallden Kim Mehaffey |
| Oct. 28, 2025 | Doulas & Midwives | Melissa Patti, MSW, LCSW |
| Nov. 11, 2025 | Community & Culturally Responsive Care | Dawn Horst, MSW, LSW Mary Lopez, MD |
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