About this Event
Join Avera Research Institute (ARI) for the 2027 Maternal American Indian Rural Community Health (MARCH) Summit, taking place March 31–April 1, 2027, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center & Arena in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Hosted by ARI’s MARCH Center of Excellence, this annual summit brings together researchers, Tribal nations, rural communities, health care professionals, and key stakeholders to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and advance maternal health equity. Through meaningful discussions and interactive learning opportunities, participants will explore challenges, share insights, and identify opportunities to improve maternal health outcomes.
Summit Schedule
Day 1 | Wednesday, March 31, 2027
Maternal Health Care Presentations
A full day of engaging presentations and discussions focused on maternal health, emerging research, challenges, and opportunities to improve care and outcomes in American Indian and rural communities.
Day 2 | Thursday, April 1, 2027
Poverty Escape Room | Half-Day Interactive Workshop
Experience an immersive, simulation-based learning opportunity designed to deepen understanding of the systemic barriers and everyday challenges faced by individuals and families living in poverty. This interactive workshop encourages empathy, critical thinking, and meaningful conversations about how socioeconomic factors influence health, access to care, and maternal health outcomes.
Join us for either one day or both days of learning, collaboration, and connection as we work together to advance maternal health and promote health equity in the communities we serve.
Passive Photo Consent
By entering the event area, you acknowledge and consent to being photographed. Your likeness may be used for promotional purposes, marketing, and social media by the South Dakota Healthy Nutrition Collaborative and its affiliates. If you do not wish to be subject to these terms, please alert the photographer.
Food allergies
Please be aware the food being served may contain or come into contact with common allergens. We will not assume liability for adverse reactions to foods consumed or items you or your children may come into contact with.
Draft Agenda
🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
Day 1: Registration and Breakfast (Incuded)
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Day 1: Opening Remarks and Welcome
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Day 1: Keynote: Using Implementation Science in Health Care
🕑: 09:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Day 1: Flash talks on Maternal Health Care
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Day 1: Presentation on Sim Training Outcomes
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:15 PM
DAY 1: Lunch (included)
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
Day 1: Panel: Maternal Health Policy and Advocacy
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Day 1: Flash Talks on Maternal Health
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Day 1: Presentation on PHRAME
🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
Day 2: Registration and Breakfast (included)
🕑: 08:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Day 2: Training Session: Poverty Escape Room
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Day 2: Boxed Lunch to Go (included)
Event venue & nearby stays
Sioux Falls Convention Center, 1201 West Avenue, Sioux Falls, United States
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