Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care

Our upcoming Perinatal Grand Rounds on November 21st takes a close look at how individual, community, and policy factors impact where and how birthing people decide to deliver their infants. Featuring moderator Lakeeta Watts, CHW, STMW, FSHD, CLS, this session will offer insights into how personal and social networks influence birthing decisions and ways to "meet people where they are" in perinatal care Don’t miss this important panel discussion that centers the experiences of birthing people in their unique social contexts. Register today to join us! https://lnkd.in/gx78Txe7 #PerinatalCare #MaternalHealth #CommunityHealth #WIPerinatal

The Fourth Wave of the Overdose Crisis: The Role of Psychomotor Stimulants Over the past decade, stimulants have been increasingly associated with overdose deaths. Join us tomorrow, Oct. 24th for a stimulating presentation by Richard Rawson, PhD, exploring the role of psychostimulants in the fourth wave of the overdose crisis and strategies for supporting health outcomes. Register today! https://lnkd.in/gx78Txe7 #WIPerinatal #OverdoseCrisis #GrandRounds

🎉 What an incredible 2.5 days at the 54th annual WI Perinatal Conference! We were thrilled to bring together dedicated perinatal care workers from across the state from various disciplines to tackle the most pressing issues in perinatal health. With experts in public health, obstetrics, neonatal care, and beyond, we engaged in meaningful discussions and collaborated on innovative solutions to improve outcomes for families, mothers , birthing persons, and babies. Thank you to all the speakers, panelists, and attendees for making this event a success. Your passion and expertise are truly shaping the future of perinatal care. 📅 Save the date for next year’s conference in Oshkosh, October 6-8, 2025! #WPC2024 #PerinatalCare #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #WIPerinatal

Day 1 of the Wisconsin Perinatal Conference was a success! We started the day with a powerful plenary on the Psychology of Change by Veronica Gillispie-Bell, MD, MAS exploring how to manage change to drive progress in perinatal care. We engaged in many thought-provoking discussions covering topics like advocacy, quality improvement, social drivers of health, and more. We ended the day with a dynamic panel discussion on Prematurity Across the Perinatal Spectrum. Stay tuned for Day 2! #WPC2024 #PerinatalCare #PerinatalHealth

Thanks to the Periscope Project for having us to talk about our initiative to improve care for pregnant and postpartum people with substance use disorders (SUDs). The initiative consists of 20 hospital teams across Wisconsin and focuses on improving identification and treatment of SUDs and preventing overdoses. Learn more about this initiative: https://lnkd.in/gxvBFkpd #WIperinatal #overdoseprevention #SUDs

We’re just two weeks away from the WI Perinatal Conference, focused on approaches to improving perinatal care across the state. The conference is a multidisciplinary, dynamic forum for decision makers, influencers, and individuals in the field to learn, network, and discuss advancements in perinatal care. Learn more about the conference and register today! https://lnkd.in/gpGxs9kR #PerinatalCare #WIPerinatal

Our WisPQC staff are excited to present at next week's webinar, hosted by The Periscope Project - Perinatal Specialty Consult Psychiatry Extension!

We’re excited to announce that the Wisconsin Department of Health Services is now a Gold Sponsor for the Wisconsin Perinatal Conference! Their support is crucial to ensuring the conference remains a vital resource for continuing education in perinatal health, helping improve outcomes for families across Wisconsin. We’re proud to partner with WI DHS to advance the field of perinatal care and create a healthier future for our communities. Join us in celebrating this partnership and learn more about the conference at wiperinatal.org/wpc.  #WiPerinatal #WPC2024 #PerinatalHealth #HealthcareProfessionals #WisconsinEvents

We’re excited to welcome Tim Cunningham, RN, DrPH, MSN, FAAN to the Wisconsin Perinatal Conference for a unique plenary session: Slow Down, Get Close, and Be Amazed: Deepening our Professional Well-Being. Dr. Cunningham’s session promises to be an interactive experience filled with games and a chance to rethink how we approach our well-being as professionals. He is a former Co-Chief Well-Being Officer at Emory University’s Woodruff Health Sciences Center and a current faculty member at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. Dr. Cunningham brings a unique blend of experience—from emergency nursing to acting to 20+ years as a hospital clown; he always aims to bring laughter into healthcare. Prepare to walk away with a whole new perspective on well-being! Register now at wiperinatal.org/wpc.  #WiPerinatal #WPC2024 #PerinatalHealth #HealthcareProfessionals #WisconsinEvents

Our WisPQC staff are looking forward to attending this event. Thank you Moms Mental Health Initiative for bringing members of the perinatal mental health community together!