Extending Maternal Care After Pregnancy: Improving Maternal Health in Underserved Urban Communities - ET01

Friday, May 17, 2024

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM PDT

Location: 3

CME Credits 1

Sub Topic: Health Equity

David B. Nelson, MD (he/him/his)

Chief, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Parkland Hospital, UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX, United States
CJ

Courtney Johnson

Advanced Practice Provider
Parkland Health and Hospital System
Red Oak, Texas, United States
RM

Robert B. Martin, MD

Assistant Professor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern
Dallas, TX, United States

Session Description
A recent Community Health Needs Assessment identified particular regional health disparities surrounding a large inner-city health system serving underserved communities. Extending Maternal Care After Pregnancy (eMCAP) is a multi-disciplinary community-based program created to address health inequalities and enhance postpartum care for 12 months after delivery, particularly for those with chronic medical co-morbidities.

Disclosure(s):

David B. Nelson, MD, FACOG: No financial relationships to disclose

Courtney Johnson: No financial relationships to disclose

Robert B. Martin, MD: No financial relationships to disclose