Announcing HWCLI's Maternal Health Visionary Award

The Health & Welfare Council of Long Island is proud to announce Dr. Clarel Antoine, Co-founder and Chair of Rx Compassion, as the recipient of the Maternal Health Visionary Award at our Endless Summer Soirée on the Greens.

For over four decades, Dr. Clarel Antoine has dedicated his career to advancing maternal health, improving birth outcomes, and promoting safer pregnancies for generations to come. As a nationally recognized maternal-fetal medicine specialist, educator, researcher, and advocate, Dr. Antoine has transformed the field through groundbreaking clinical innovation, compassionate patient care, and an unwavering commitment to reducing preventable maternal complications.

His pioneering research on cesarean-associated risks and development of the Endometrium-Free Closure Technique (EFCT) have helped reshape conversations around maternal safety while preventing placenta accreta and its far-reaching consequences in subsequent pregnancies.

Through his leadership with Rx Compassion, his service on the New York State Department of Health's Maternal Mortality Review Board, and his advocacy for equitable maternal healthcare, Dr. Antoine continues to advance solutions that improve outcomes for families across New York and beyond.

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HWCLI is honored to recognize Dr. Antoine's extraordinary contributions to maternal health and his lifelong dedication to innovation, education, and compassionate care. His vision aligns closely with our commitment to advancing maternal health equity, strengthening community partnerships, and ensuring that every family has access to the care and support they deserve.

Join us as we celebrate Dr. Clarel Antoine's lifelong dedication to advancing maternal health and recognize the groundbreaking innovations that are creating safer pregnancies, healthier births, and brighter futures for families everywhere.

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

📍 Location: The Royalton on the Greens, Melville, NY

⏰ Time: 6:00 PM-10:00 PM

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By attending, sponsoring, or supporting HWCLI's Endless Summer Soirée, you are investing in the partnerships and innovative initiatives that improve maternal health, strengthen community well-being, and expand access to essential resources for Long Islanders. Together, we can continue advancing solutions that create healthier families, stronger communities, and a more equitable future for all.

To learn more or secure your sponsorship, please visit: www.tinyurl.com/HWCLIGALA2026 or contact Angela Porwick at aporwick@hwcli.com.

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Established in 1947, the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI) is a regional, nonprofit umbrella organization for health and human service providers dedicated to improving the lives of Long Island’s most vulnerable residents by responding to their needs through the promotion and development of public policies and direct services. To learn more, visit www.hwcli.org or call 516-483-1110.