According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native (AI/AN) women are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women – and this disparity increases with age. In addition, the pregnancy-related mortality rate (PRMR) for black women with at least a college degree is 5.2 times that of their white counterparts.

You are cordially invited to participate in a virtual maternal health series focusing on the history of maternal health disparities, including Black maternal health. The two session dates are:

Session 1:

Friday April 23, 2021 from 2:30pm-4:30pm
“Evolution of Maternal Health Disparities: How do we achieve equity?”
Presenter: Lastascia Coleman, MSN, ARNP, CNM
Clinical Assistant Professor,  University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Session 2:

Friday May 7, 2021 from 3:15pm-5:00pm
“Where do we go from here?”
Presenter: Lynette Cooper,DNP, ARNP, FNP-C
Assistant Professor (Clinical) , University of Iowa College of Nursing

To attend, rsvp to: valerie-garr@uiowa.edu and indicate the date that you plan to attend: session 1, session 2, or both.  The event zoom link will be emailed to you as we get closer to the specific session.

This maternal health series is being sponsored by the University of Iowa College of Nursing Diversity Resources Office and supports efforts to help nurses deliver quality and safe care that is equitable and culturally responsive.

Please feel free to share this information with others who may be interested and /or benefit from attending. Nurses, nursing students, and other interested individuals are welcome to attend until virtual space is full.