2014 Annual Forum
The Collaborative held it’s second annual policy forum in Los Angeles on January 23, 2014. Nearly 150 people attended the day long event, and 35 people attended the networking reception the evening prior. The forum included a keynote from Dr. Liz Howell, from Mt. Sinai (NYC) who addressed health disparities during the childbearing years, including access to treatment and her MADE IT research. Download powerpoint.
Sharline Chiang, blogger shared her personal story of struggle with Postpartum Depression. See her blog, Smiling Selfies and other Lies.
Kate and Trish at Artemis Center for Guidance shared how to minimize incidence and treat depression with natural measures. Download their presentation and other tools below. Triggers and Primary Prevention Presentation
A Clinician’s Guidelines for Early Assessment of Needs
General Wellness Daily Check Sheet
Our panelists who addressed supporting moms of preemies and NICU babies: Kelly Kelley (mom of a micro premie), Dr. Ramos, Dr. Walker, and Dr. Regalado, helped the audience understand coordination of care issues and the significant needs families have for support during this time.
We also were thrilled to share the 2020 Mom Project (download powerpoint) and the L.A. County 211 provider mapping project.