About this Event
Southwest Louisiana Maternal Health Summit
The Partnership for a Healthier Southwest Louisiana is proud to host the Maternal Health Summit, bringing together healthcare providers, social service professionals, and community partners from across the region.
As a regional coalition, the Partnership works to improve health outcomes through data-driven strategies, collaboration, and community-based initiatives. This summit is designed to equip attendees with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to advance maternal health outcomes in Southwest Louisiana.
What to Expect:
• Expert-led discussions on key maternal health topics and evidence-based practices
• Continuing education credits (CME/CE) available
• Breakfast and lunch provided
• Community resource tables featuring local organizations
• Opportunities to connect and collaborate across sectors
Summit Topics Include:
• Paradigm of Kindness (PoK) framework
• Substance use disorder (SUD)
• Maternal care litigation and legal considerations
• Mental health in clinical and patient-centered settings
• Community resource panel
Thank You to Our Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsors
Children’s Miracle Network | Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital
Healthy Blue
Gold Sponsors
Lake Charles Memorial Health System (LCMH)
Aetna
Silver Sponsor
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH)
City of Lake Charles
Bronze Sponsor
Humana Healthy Horizons
Community Supporter
AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana
Agenda
🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Maternal Health State of the State: Data Overview & Key Trends
Host: Veronica Gillispie-Bell MD, MAS, FACOG
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Trauma-Informed Care: Supporting Patients and Healthcare Professionals
Host: Krysta Dancy, MA, MFT, CBD, CEP
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Addressing Substance Use in Pregnancy: Clinical Approaches and Care Strategies
Host: Mishka Terplan, MD, MPH, FACOG, DFASAM
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch Speaker: Paradigm of Kindness (PoK) Framework
Host: Matthew Grossman, MD
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Legal Considerations in Maternal Care and Birth Injury Litigation
Host: Townsley Law Firm
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Community Resources in Action: WIC, DCFS, Breastfeeding Support, and LA Bridge
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Lake Charles Event Center (Buccaneer Room), 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, United States
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