Frontier Nursing University and Campion Fund to Host Maternal Mortality Conference
May 22 2024 - 8:09AM
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) and the Campion Fund announced
plans for a conference focused on the nation’s maternal mortality
crisis. “Reducing Maternal Mortality: Strategies That Work!” will
be held on Thursday, September 19, on the FNU campus in Versailles,
Kentucky. Capacity is limited to 100 spots for the in-person
conference, with an additional 300 spots available for online
attendees.
This research-oriented conference focuses on identifying and
describing programs and practices that successfully reduce maternal
mortality rates, essential for improving maternal health in the
United States. According to 2022 data from the CDC, more than 80%
of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. from 2017-2019 were
preventable by improving health care practices.
“Maternal mortality is a critical public health issue, but there
are effective ways to address this crisis,” said FNU President Dr.
Susan Stone, DNSc, CNM, FACNM, FAAN. “This conference aims to
identify and describe programs and practices that have successfully
reduced maternal mortality rates.”
Maternal mortality rates are alarmingly high for all women, with
non-Hispanic Black women experiencing maternal mortality at more
than 2.5 times the rate of white women. Contributing factors
include limited access to care, insufficient financial resources
and insurance, racial discrimination, cultural insensitivity,
undocumented status, chronic medical conditions, mental health
issues, pregnancy complications, addiction, restrictive laws, and
partner abuse and violence.
“This conference must examine all sides of maternal mortality
because this complex issue is a result of many contributing
factors,” Dr. Stone said. “By bringing together interdisciplinary
leaders in this field, we will accelerate the process of addressing
the root causes of maternal mortality in the U.S.”
In addition to featured keynote speakers, who will be announced
at a later date, FNU is also calling for abstracts and poster
presentations. Abstracts for 15-minute oral and poster
presentations will be showcased at the conference. Presenters are
required to be onsite. The abstract should be 500 words or
less, clearly describing the program, including
interventions, geographic areas, populations served, program
duration, types of providers, number of individuals served, and
outcome measurements. Abstracts should specify the number of
individuals who completed the program and their responses to
interventions. Abstracts should also highlight accomplishments,
impact assessments, future plans, and how the program contributes
to reducing maternal mortality. All proposals for abstracts or
posters should be submitted online at
frontier.edu/maternal-mortality-conference by May 31. A $500
honorarium will be offered to those selected for oral
presentations.
Registration for the conference is also available at
frontier.edu/maternal-mortality-conference. Registration to attend
in person is $149 (includes lodging and meals) or $79 (includes
meals only). Virtual participation is $49. Any current student
attending a higher education institution may attend the conference
at no cost.
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About Frontier Nursing University:The mission of Frontier
Nursing University is to provide accessible nurse-midwifery and
nurse practitioner education that integrates the principles of
diversity, equity, and inclusion. We transform healthcare by
preparing innovative, ethical, compassionate, and entrepreneurial
leaders to work with all people with an emphasis on rural and
underserved communities. FNU offers graduate Nurse-Midwifery and
Nurse-Practitioner distance education programs that can be pursued
full- or part-time with the student’s home community serving as the
classroom. Degrees and options offered include Doctor of Nursing
Practice (DNP), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), or
Post-Graduate Certificates. Frontier has been named a “Great
College to Work For” by the Great Colleges to Work For® program for
each of the past three years (2021-2023). To learn more about FNU
and the programs and degrees offered, please visit
Frontier.edu.
Brittney Kinison
Frontier Nursing University
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brittney.kinison@frontier.edu