In 2018, 22,680 babies were born too early in Florida.  In Florida, the preterm birth rate among black women is 50% higher than the rate among all other women. The 2019 Miami-Dade Prematurity Symposium aims to reduce preterm birth rates, increase equity, and improve outcomes for premature infants through discussion of known causes, potential evidence-based interventions, and best practices. 

AGENDA - 2019 Miami-Dade Prematurity Symposium

Thursday, November 14, 2019   
5:30 PM – 9:00 PM       

TARGET AUDIENCE: OB/GYNs; Pediatricians; Neonatologists; Family Practitioners; Nurses; Clinical Staff

5:30 PM             Registration and Dinner

6:30 PM             Welcome and Introductions                                                                                                                              Manuel E. Fermin, MPA, CEO, Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade 
                           AETNA CEO, Chief Medical Officer, or Representative

6:45 PM             High-Risk Obstetrics Leading to Preterm Birth
                           Dr. Michael J. Paidas, MD

7:30 PM             Caring for the Medically Complex Newborn Following Discharge
                           Olunwa Chisara Ikpeazu MD, MBA, F.A.A.P

8:15 PM             Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative: An Opportunity to Improve Care
                           Dr. William Sappenfield, MD, MPH

8:45 PM             Closing Remarks

Friday, November 15, 2019  
8:15 AM – 4:00 PM

TARGET AUDIENCE: Clinicians; Case Managers; Nurses; Mental Health Professionals;
Social Workers; Maternal, Infant & Child Health Professionals; Community Leaders.

8:15 AM              Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00 AM              Welcome and Introductions 
                            Manuel E. Fermin, MPA, CEO, Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade 
                            AETNA CEO, Chief Medical Officer, or Representative

9:15 AM              High-Risk Obstetrics Leading to Preterm Birth
                             Dr. Michael J. Paidas, MD

10:15 AM            Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative: An Opportunity to Improve Care 
                             Dr. William Sappenfield, MD, MPH

11:00 AM            Caring for the Medically Complex Newborn Following Discharge
                            Olunwa Chisara Ikpeazu, MD, MBA, F.A.A.P

12:00 PM             Lunch – Boxed lunch provided      

12:45 PM             Managing High Risk Pregnancies in the Home
                             Linda Newgent, RN

1:45 PM               Social Determinants of Health
                             Carol Brady, MA

3:00 PM               Cultural Competency & Addressing Health Equity in Public Health
                             Venise White, MPH, MHPE

4:00 PM               Closing Remarks

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): This program has been independently approved for a maximum of 5.50 hours of continuing education credit by the Florida Board of Nursing, Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery, the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, and the Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition under CE Broker Provider Number: 50–18147.

Handout Instructions: Digital copies of the handouts will be available prior to the symposium for download and printing at: https://www.hscmd.org/2019-miami-dade-prematurity-symposium/  A limited number of handouts will be available for participants who wish to have a copy but are unable to print their own.  If you would like to request handouts, please note this under "special requests" in the registration or email Training@hscmd.org.

Signature Sponsor: Aetna Better Health of Florida 

**Parking will be validated**