In conjunction with Maternal Health Awareness Day in New Jersey -- the first state to formally recognize maternal health, safety and mortality issues with an annual event -- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is partnering with RWJBarnabas Health, the Central Jersey Family Health Consortium, The Tara Hansen Foundation, New Jersey Black Women Physicians Association, the New Jersey Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives, the New Jersey Section of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, the New Jersey Obstetrical and Gynecological Society and the New Jersey Section of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists to host an interprofessional education series for all individuals involved in women's health and maternity care.

In addition, for the first time, the event will include abstract poster presentations on women's health issues.

All sessions will be held in person as well as virtually! Join us in New Brunswick to participate live, or log in from the convenience of your computer or smartphone.

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.

Access the keynote seminar virtually by clicking on the above button at the time of the session, or:

Via Zoom.com:

Meeting #: 935 6019 7151

Password: 651057

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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:

1. To describe an innovative method to monitor postpartum hypertension
2. To describe an innovative method to provide ongoing support in the postpartum period
3. 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.

Access these seminars by clicking on the above button at the time of the session(s), or:

Via Zoom.com:

Meeting #: 935 6019 7151

Password: 651057

For Audio-Only Dial:

(646) 558-8656

Passcode #: 651057



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