Agenda At At Glance
Pre-Conference Day | Thursday, April 23, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome Remarks
Neonatal Track
Topic: Preemie for a Day
Suzanne Nugent, BSN, RN – Philips Clinical Adoption Consultant
Audrey Green, OTR/L, NOMAS
Lauren Chapey, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, with Distinction
Maternal Track
Topic: Maternal Electronic Fetal Monitoring Prep Course
Stephanie Swilley, MSNEd, RNC-OB/C-EFM/C-ONQS
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Westin Hotel Lobby
Full Conference Day | Friday, April 24, 2026
7:15 AM - 7:50 AM
Registration & Breakfast & Vendor Networking
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome Remarks
Introduction of Keynote Speaker
Keynote Address
Informed, Empowered Patient Experiences
Jen Hamilton, MSNEd, RNC-OB/C-EFM/C-ONQS
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Panel Discussion Midwifery in Mississippi: Caring for Families, Strengthening Systems
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
Breakout Session #1
Maternal Track
Topic: Cardiovascular Diseases in Pregnancy
Varun Sardar, MBBS
Neonatal Track
Topic: Pumping Pathways Project
Dr. Paula Meier, PhD, RN and the Medela team
Patient & Family Engagement/Community Track
Topic: Quality Interactions
LaToshia Rouse, CD/PCD (DONA)
11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
Breakout Session #2
Maternal Track
Topic: Perinatal Mental Health & SUD
Sara Porter, MD, MS, MTA, BS & Monica Daniels
Neonatal TrackTopic: Pumping Pathways Project
Dr. Paula Meier, PhD, RN
Patient & Family Engagement/Community Track
Topic: Infant Mortality in Mississippi: What You Need to Know
Claire Mozingo, MPH, CHES
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch & Awards
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Breakout Session #3
Maternal Track
Topic: Management of Severe Hypertension
Dr. Jaleen Sims, MD, MPH, FACOG
Neonatal Track
Topic: Building A Quality Improvement Infrastructure
Dr. Eva Dye, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Breakout Session #4
Maternal Track
Topic: The impact of TeamBirth communication on a global and local scale
Misha Severson, MN, RNC-OB and Lori Weimer, RN
Neonatal Track
Topic: Through Our Eyes: The NICU Experience
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
New Mississippi OB System of Care
Dr. Randy Henderson, MD
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Closing Remarks & Adjourn