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March 7 & 8, 2016
When preparing your abstract/poster please remember that the March of Dimes Conference Goals are:
To provide an environment and content to facilitate discussion and provide strategies which promote collaborative practices in perinatal and community healthcare.
To foster partnerships with community organizations that address racial disparities, public health issues, and lactation education.
To promote professional networking and idea sharing in order to enhance the participants own practice and professional growth.
To provide innovative tools and techniques that can ignite programs and educational activities which encourage learning and quality practice.
This program has been designed to appeal to a diverse cross section of multiple disciplines providing services and care for mothers, babies, and families. The intended audience will include:
Nurses / Nurse Educators
Advance Practice Nurses
Public Health Professionals
Case Managers
Obstetricians
Pediatricians
Neonatologists
Social Workers
Other Perinatal Healthcare Disciplines
Abstracts may report on any aspect of perinatal education, including:
Review of proven techniques for implementation and evaluation of educational programs
Examination of communication technology as an effective tool for clinical practice
Consideration of legal and ethical challenges and recommendations for equation and practice
Exploration of the implementation process for innovative, collaborative and community practice initiatives
Poster Categories:
Research/Translating Evidence into Practice
Education/ Quality Improvement
Case Study
After acceptance of abstract, information will be sent regarding presentation expectations.