Igniting Systems Change- Exploring Strategies for Improving Maternal & Child Health

Igniting Systems Change- Exploring Strategies for Improving Maternal & Child Health

Explore innovative strategies, hear from experts, and join forces to drive impactful systems change. Don't miss this dynamic symposium!

By Healthy Start, Inc.

Date and time

May 30 · 9am - May 31 · 3:30pm EDT

Location

Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center

100 Lytton Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Refund Policy

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Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

DAY 1
DAY 2

8:45 AM - 9:15 AM

Continental Breakfast

9:15 AM - 9:30 AM

Welcome

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

Maternal Health Keynote and Q&A with Dr. Sayida Peprah-Wilson

Dr. Sayida Peprah-Wilson


Implicit Bias and Cultural Humility, Birthworkers, and Black Maternal Mental Health for Black Mothers, Black Fathers, families and Allegheny County residents.

10:25 AM - 11:25 AM

Breakout 1


Please select session A, B, or C at checkout.

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM

Breakout 2


Please select session A, B, or C at checkout.

12:45 PM - 1:35 PM

Lunch & Presentation: "BIRTH Plan and Storytelling for Systems Change"


Learn about and view the process of creating short video data visualizations, or "Talkies," that bring the BIRTH Plan to life. **Please remember to select meal at checkout.

1:35 PM - 2:00 PM

Poster Gallery Walk & Networking

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Breakout 3


Please select session A, B, or C at checkout.

3:10 PM - 4:00 PM

Panel Discussion: Fathers, Families and Systems: The Healthy Start Legacy"


Panel Discussion by Art Terry, Melvin El, DaShawn Parrish, et. al.

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Closing Remarks & Evaluations

About this event

  • 1 day 6 hours

Learn more about Dr. Sayidah Peprah-Wilson

Learn more about Chidiebere Ibe

Learn more about our Breakout Sessions

Download paper registration form and pay by check HERE

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find more information about the breakout sessions?

In the "about this event" section above, there is a link that includes session abstracts, learning objectives and speaker bios.

Where can I park?

Parking is available at the Wyndham for $8 per day and $29 plus tax per night (for overnight stay). Metered on street parking is also available on streets adjacent to the conference hotel.

Are there any overnight accommodations?

We have a room block for overnight accommodations from Wednesday, 05/29/2024 to Saturday, 06/01/2024 at discounted rate of $179 per night. This room block and rate expires May 8, 2024.

How do I book an overnight stay?

To book, use this link: http://www.wyndhamhotels.com/hotels/47154?checkInDate=05/29/2024&checkOutDate=06/01/2024&groupCode=052924HSI

In need of further reservation assistance?

For further assistance with reservations, please contact Earl Eggleton (Reservation Coordinator) at (412)682-6251 or earl.eggleton@concordhotels.com

For questions about or assistance with registration who do I contact?

Please reach out to Caitlin Starkey at cstarkey@hsipgh.org.

$125