2024 Maternal and Child Health Conference: Translating Policy into Action

The 2024 Maternal and Child Health Conference was dedicated to translating policy into action to address the complexities surrounding maternal and child health disparities. This interdisciplinary virtual conference brought together providers, researchers and community stakeholders interested in advancing policy solutions.

Through discussions and interactive sessions, participants examined the process of translating current evidence-based research into actionable policies at the local, state and national levels. The conference focused on connecting researchers with community members and policy advocates, examined the role of stakeholders in policy development, and explored strategies for involving community partners in the policy-making process.

Additionally, participants explored the role of policy action in advancing health equity and the upstream and downstream effects of policy changes on maternal and child health outcomes. Special emphasis was placed on understanding how policy translates into practice, examining successful case studies of policy implementation in maternal and child health, fostering dialogue on emerging challenges and opportunities in the field and exploring innovative trends within the maternal and child health policy landscape.

This conference was a free professional learning opportunity held fully online over the course of one day. It was ideal for providers, researchers and community stakeholders seeking to advance their science and practice in translating policy into action to address social determinants of health for maternal and child health populations. 

The conference included:

• Local and state speakers.
• Skill-building sessions.
• Presentations of research and practice.
• Continuing education credits.

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