Keynote Speaker: Anne P. Starling, PhD

Rebecca Hofer 

Gretchen Stai, CAC

Shelby Kommes, MPH, CHC

Andrew Williams, PhD, MPH

Kimberlee McKay, MD, OBGYN

Amy Elliott, PhD

Lyle Best, MD

Paula Marsland, MD

Mercy Poorman

2026 MARCH Annual Summit

Avera Research Institute

Join Avera Research Institute  for the 2026 Maternal American Indian Rural Community Health (MARCH) Summit March 24-25 in Box Elder, SD.

The Box Elder Events Center

Join <a href="https://www.avera.org/research-and-clinical-trials/research-institute/" title="https://www.avera.org/research-and-clinical-trials/research-institute/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Avera Research Institute</a> (ARI) for the 2026 Maternal American Indian Rural Community Health (MARCH) Summit on March 24 followed by a half day workshop March 25 at the Box Elder Events Center in Box Elder, South Dakota. The annual summit is organized by ARI’s <a href="https://www.avera.org/research-and-clinical-trials/research-institute/march-center-of-excellence/" title="https://www.avera.org/research-and-clinical-trials/research-institute/march-center-of-excellence/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MARCH Center of Excellence</a>, which is a platform for researchers, tribal nations, rural communities and key stakeholders to work toward improving maternal health and achieving maternal health equity.Registration is now open. This year we are excited to offer a virtual option on March 24, so please select either in-person or virtual when registering!Registration will close for in-person Friday, February 27, 2026, so please register before then.The summit will feature maternal health leaders and through presentations, activities, and an interactive workshop, we aim to raise awareness, share knowledge, and promote positive change in maternal health. We look forward to seeing you at this important event.We’d also like to know if you require any accommodations to participate fully.

Agenda

2026 MARCH Annual Summit 

Opening Prayer & Welcome

Keynote Speaker: Environmental exposures & maternal health outcomes 

Flash Talk:  South Dakota Women's Health 

Flash Talk: Maternity care deserts, telehealth and perinatal outcomes 

Flash Talk: Genetic influences on pre-eclampsia 

ARI Session: OB Hub & Remote Patient Monitoring 

Patient Advocacy Panel 

Flash Talk: Listening to Loss

Flash Talk: Maternal Behavioral Health Resources in South Dakota 

Oglala Sioux Tribe Maternal, Infant, Early Childhood Home Visiting Program 

ARI Session: PHRAME Study 

Closing Remarks 

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