Communities Lifting Communities

Birth Equity Initiative Learning Community

August 28, 2024 | 11:00AM - 12:00PM PT
October 23, 2024 | 11:00AM - 12:00PM PT
December 2, 2024 | 11:00AM - 12:00PM PT
DHEI logo with CLC & HASC logos

You’re invited to the Birth Equity Initiative Learning Community, hosted by Communities Lifting Communities (CLC) and HASC.

In the online forums, you’ll hear about best practices from HASC member hospitals. Part of the Diversity, Health Equity and Inclusion Roundtables, six sessions will take place from Feb. 28 through Dec. 2.

On June 26, the MemorialCare Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital team will discuss their latest successes and strategies in promoting birth equity. We’ll hear from:

  • Rev. Candace Kelly, DMin, MDiv, Women’s Hospital and NICU
  • Sherilyn Kelly, Executive Director, Women’s and Neonatal Services
  • Lauren M. Yu, MD, OB Hospitalist

Use the green button above to register for the upcoming session. You’ll also have a chance to

  • Network with colleagues
  • Share best practices
  • Discuss challenge and collaborate on solutions

The first roundtable, which took place Feb. 28, focused on Maternal Mental Health Now. On April 24, Aisha Syeda, MPH, senior program manager for strategic initiatives, American Hospital Association (AHA), discussed AHA’s Better Health for Mothers and Babies initiative resources. These resources highlight hospitals and health systems that are improving maternal and child health outcomes.

To learn more about the learning community or to sign up to present, please contact Karen Ochoa, CLC.

Karen Ochoa

Job title:
Director, Health Equity Programs and Operations, Communities Lifting Communities
Phone number:
(213) 538-0765