Maternal Health in New York City: Improving Outcomes Across Populations

Cohosted by the Global Center for Implementation Science and the Center for Anti-racism, Social Justice, & Public Health

This symposium brings together key stakeholders, researchers, health system leaders and community organizations for a robust discussion about the current state of maternal health in the city and scalable evidence-based programs. 

Featured Speakers:

• Damalia Jackson, Program Director at CAMBA
• Janice Ascencio, Acting Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
• Leslie Hayes, Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Family and Child Health at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
• Patricia Loftman, Certified Nurse-Midwife and former Midwifery Service Director at Harlem Hospital Center
• Stacey Lewis, Coordinator of Doula Programs at the Caribbean Women's Health Association
• Tasha Phifer, Founder of Postpartum Love Village
• Wendy Wilcox, Chief Women’s Health Officer at New York City Health + Hospitals
• Zahirah McNatt, Chief Equity Officer and Deputy Commissioner for the Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness (CHECW) at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene"