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HMHBGA’s 48th Annual Meeting & Conference
Join us on October 20 & 21, 2022 for our 48th Annual Meeting & Conference! This inspiring and informative gathering is the perfect place to join our community of hundreds of parents and caregivers, doulas, nurses, social workers, midwives, childbirth educators, advocates, public health professionals, physicians, researchers, and other allied health professionals.
We will be focusing on using our collective strength to increase maternal and infant health outcomes in Georgia. During the conference, participants will:
Engage in interactive panel discussions
Learn about innovations in the field
Participate in meaningful trainings from issue area experts
Connect with a diverse cross-section of the community
Schedule
October 20, 2022: Noon – 5:00 PM*
12:00 PM – Opening Remarks & Keynote
12:30 PM – Mommy Story Panel
1:30 PM – Session A (Policy)
2:45 PM – Session B (Maternal Mental Health)
4:00 PM – Session C (Innovations)
The Carolyn Wetzel Award Reception will be held on Thursday, October 20, from 6-8 PM. We will celebrate a great advocate for maternal and infant health and the legacy of Carolyn Wetzel.
October 21, 2022: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM*
7:30 AM – Breakfast
9:00 AM – Welcome & Keynote
10:15 AM – Session D (Workforce)
12:45 PM – Session E (Health Equity)
2:00 PM – Session F (Open Action)
3:15 PM – Closing Remarks
*Schedule is subject to change.
Sponsorship packages are now available!
Becoming a corporate sponsor shows a vested interest in HMHBGA and our mission. As a corporate sponsor, your company is doing more than establishing or strengthening its connection to our network, but you’re also joining a community of professionals, caregivers, and partners dedicated to making a difference.
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Questions? Email amconference@hmhbga.org.
Save The Date: Annual Meeting & Conference 2021
Using Our Collective Strength to Improve Maternal and Infant Health is the 47th Annual Meeting and Conference for Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia (HMHBGA). For the past 46 years, HMHBGA has hosted the largest professional conference for maternal and infant health professionals.
This year, we will be focusing on using our collective strength to increase maternal and infant health outcomes in Georgia. During the conference, participants will:
Engage in interactive panel discussions
Learn about innovations in the field
Participate in meaningful trainings from issue area experts
Connect with a diverse cross section of the community
This inspiring and informative gathering is the perfect place to join our community of over 250 parents and caregivers, doulas, nurses, social workers, midwives, childbirth educators, advocates, public health professionals, physicians, researchers, and other allied health professionals.
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Individuals and businesses have the opportunity to sponsor or exhibit at the event. Learn more about each option and purchase here
2020 Conference: Maternal & Infant Health in the Digital World
Maternal & Infant Health in the Digital World: Patient-Centered Care During COVID and Beyond is the 46th Annual Meeting and Conference for Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia (HMHBGA). For the past 45 years, HMHBGA has hosted the largest professional conference for maternal and infant health professionals with a typical attendance of 250 attendees at this multi-day networking and educational event. This marks the first year that HMHBGA is holding a national conference focused on a broad topic that impacts multiple professional communities – namely those working in maternal and infant health care and those working to develop related technologies.
Carolyn Wetzel Continuum Award
The Carolyn Wetzel Continuum Award recognizes a volunteer or health professional who contributes to the health and well being of Georgia’s families by being a positive change agent in the public arena of advocacy and policy. This award is in memory of Carolyn Wetzel, a long-time member, friend, and dedicated public health advocate for mothers and babies.
HMHBGA is pleased to name Rose L. Horton, a leader in women and infant healthcare, as this year’s Carolyn Wetzel Continuum Award winner. As a passionate advocate for safe and equitable care for all women, Rose served as the President of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetrics and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) and remains committed to decreasing maternal morbidity and mortality. HMHBGA will be recognizing Rose L. Horton, MSM, RNC during the pre-conference event on October 26, 2020.
Attend the 2020 HMHBGA Annual Meeting & Conference
The Conference will take place virtually between October 26-28, 2020.
Become a Sponsor
Individuals and businesses have the opportunity to sponsor the event. With several sponsorship levels at different price points, those hoping to support our Annual Meeting can choose the best sponsorship option for them.
