Join us in person or online on Friday, January 26, 2024,, from 7:30AM - 1PM for a half day of seminars and discussion relating to vital and pressing maternal health issues. In conjunction with Maternal Health Awareness Day in NJ, we are hosting an interprofessional education series for all individuals involved in women's health and maternity care.
Agenda:
7:30 - 7:45 a.m. - Breakfast and Networking
Join us in the pre-function area of CAB 1302 for a light breakfast, viewing of abstracts and networking with colleagues.
7:45 - 8 a.m. - Introduction/Opening Remarks,
Amy P. Murtha, MD, Dean Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Gloria A. Bachmann, MD, MS, Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, Associate Dean for Women's Health Co-Director, Women's Health Institute, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
8 - 9 a.m. - KEYNOTE: How Public Health Initiatives Can Support the Health Care Team in Providing Optimal Maternal Health Care for All*
Lisa Asare, BA, MPH, N.J. Deputy Commissioner of Health Services
Introduction of Keynote Speaker: Pamela Brug, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Founder and President, New Jersey Black Women Physicians Association
*CME credit available for this session.
CME Information:
Physicians: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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9 - 9:35 a.m. - The Addiction Crisis: Its Impact on Maternal & Infant Well-Being
Damali M. Campbell Oparaji, MD, Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Health
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Introduction of Speaker: Juana Hutchinson-Colas, MD, MBA, Professor and Chief, Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Co-Director, Women's Health Institute
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
9:35 - 10 a.m. - Recognition of Maternal Health Awareness Day in New Jersey Pioneers
Honorees:
Sen. Joseph F. Vitale, Chair, Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee, New Jersey Legislature, Primary Sponsor of "Maternal Health Awareness Day in New Jersey" Legislation
Ryan Hansen, Founder, The Tara Hansen Foundation
Patricia M. Hansen, MA, Former Chief of Staff and Executive Director of Public Affairs, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Amy Papi, Chair, Women's Health Institute Advocacy and Community Outreach, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Gloria A. Bachmann, MD, MS, Professor and Associate Dean for Women's Health, Co-Director, Women's Health Institute, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Joseph Apuzzio, MD, Professor and Vice Chair, Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, Director, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Robyn D'Oria, MA, RNC, APN, Chief Executive Officer, Central Jersey Family Health Consortium
Chi-Wei Lu, PhD, Former Director of Research, Women's Health Institute, Former Resident Scientist, Child Health Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
10 - 10:15 a.m. - BREAK
10:15 - 11:40 a.m. - PANEL DISCUSSION: Contributors to Optimizing Maternal and Infant Health
Introduction:
Suzanne Spernal, APN-BC, DNP, MSN, RNC-OB, CBC, Senior Vice President, Women's Services, RWJBarnabas Health
Moderator: Julie Blumenfeld, DNP, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, Program Director of Nurse Midwifery and Program Director of the Dual Women's Health/Nurse Midwifery Program, Rutgers School of Nursing
Panelists:
Alopi Patel, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Pain Medicine Specialist
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Elizabeth A. Suarez, PhD, MPH
Pharmacoepidemiologist
Rutgers Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Treatment Science
Instructor of Epidemiology
Rutgers School of Public Health
Robyn D'Oria, MA, RNC, APN
Chief Executive Officer
Central Jersey Family Health Consortium
Ruchira Sharma, MD
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences (Maternal Fetal Medicine)
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Kathleen Francois, MBA, LCSW, LCADC
Social Worker
Eric B. Chandler Health Center
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Glenmarie Matthews, MD, MBA, MS
Assistant Professor and Family Planning Specialist, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Shilpa Pai, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
Co-Director, Health Equity Thread
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
11:40 - 11:55 a.m. - Announcement of Abstract Winners
Charletta A. Ayers, MD, MPH
Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
Assistant Dean of Multicultural Affairs
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
11:55 a.m. - Noon - Closing Remarks
Gloria A. Bachmann, MD, MS
Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
Associate Dean for Women's Health
Co-Director, Women's Health Institute
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Noon - 1 p.m. - VIDEO: Innovations to Improve Postpartum Care
Speakers:
Adi Hirshberg, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine
Director of Obstetrical Services, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Kirstin Leitner, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Panelists:
Mark-Anthony Umobi, MD
ACOG DE Section
Jenny Garcia, MD
ACOG DR Section
Lisa Gittens-Williams, MD
ACOG NJ Section and Chair of the MHAD Committee
Holly Cummings, MD
ACOG PA Section
This video session is provided courtesy of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). This year's theme is Access in Crisis, and Drs. Hirshberg and Leitner will present on their work on remote blood pressure monitoring in the postpartum period, including the following objectives:
- To describe an innovative method to monitor postpartum hypertension
- To describe an innovative method to provide ongoing support in the postpartum period
- To describe ways in which technology and innovation can be used to reduce disparities in postpartum care
The video will be introduced by Nayna Shah, MD, third-year resident in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
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