Supporting Families to Improve Neonatal Outcomes:
Collaborative, Innovative Approaches Informed by Social Determinants of Health
10:45AM - 11:15AM
Medical-Legal Partnerships in Perinatal Care: The Doernbecher Model and Its Impact
This session introduces the concept of Medical-Legal Partnerships (MLPs) and their role in addressing legal and social determinants of health in perinatal care. Attendees will learn about Doernbecher’s perinatal MLP model, explore its implementation experience, and discuss the program’s impact on families, care teams, and health outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
Intro to Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP)
Intro to Doernbecher's Perinatal MLP Model & Experience
Discussion of Doernbecher MLP's Impact
Presented by:
Lauren Mutrie, M.D., M.Sc., Adjunct Associate Professor, Neonatology - Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)
11:15AM - 11:45AM
Advancing Equity in the NICU: Identifying Disparities and Driving Innovative Solutions
This session examines how the NICU setting provides critical opportunities to recognize and address disparities in maternal and infant health. Attendees will explore innovative, equity-focused approaches to improving NICU care, with an emphasis on fostering inclusive practices and reducing gaps in outcomes for diverse patient populations.
Learning Objectives:
Describe how the NICU population and environment offers opportunities to identify and reduce disparities in maternal and infant health.
Describe innovative approaches to addressing disparities in NICU care.
Presented by:
Sunah Hwang, M.D., PhD, MPH/MSPH, Lula O. Lubchenco Chair in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Professor of Pediatrics, and Neonatologist - University of Colorado School of Medicine