2026 Southwest Louisiana Maternal Health Summit

Schedule

Fri Oct 09 2026 at 07:30 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Lake Charles Event Center (Buccaneer Room) | Lake Charles, LA

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Join us for a day advancing care for mothers and babies in SWLA, uniting healthcare, social service professionals, and community partners.
About this Event

Southwest Louisiana Maternal Health Summit

The Partnership for a Healthier Southwest Louisiana is proud to host the Maternal Health Summit, bringing together healthcare providers, social service professionals, and community partners from across the region.

As a regional coalition, the Partnership works to improve health outcomes through data-driven strategies, collaboration, and community-based initiatives. This summit is designed to equip attendees with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to advance maternal health outcomes in Southwest Louisiana.

What to Expect:
• Expert-led discussions on key maternal health topics and evidence-based practices
• Continuing education credits (CME/CE) available
• Breakfast and lunch provided
• Community resource tables featuring local organizations
• Opportunities to connect and collaborate across sectors

Summit Topics Include:
• Paradigm of Kindness (PoK) framework
• Substance use disorder (SUD)
• Maternal care litigation and legal considerations
• Mental health in clinical and patient-centered settings
• Community resource panel

Thank You to Our Sponsors:

Presenting Sponsors

Children’s Miracle Network | Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital

Healthy Blue

Gold Sponsors
Lake Charles Memorial Health System (LCMH)

Aetna

Silver Sponsor
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH)

City of Lake Charles

Bronze Sponsor
Humana Healthy Horizons

Community Supporter
AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana


Agenda

🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Maternal Health State of the State: Data Overview & Key Trends
Host: Veronica Gillispie-Bell MD, MAS, FACOG
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Trauma-Informed Care: Supporting Patients and Healthcare Professionals
Host: Krysta Dancy, MA, MFT, CBD, CEP
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Addressing Substance Use in Pregnancy: Clinical Approaches and Care Strategies
Host: Mishka Terplan, MD, MPH, FACOG, DFASAM
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch Speaker: Paradigm of Kindness (PoK) Framework
Host: Matthew Grossman, MD
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Legal Considerations in Maternal Care and Birth Injury Litigation
Host: Townsley Law Firm
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Community Resources in Action: WIC, DCFS, Breastfeeding Support, and LA Bridge
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Lake Charles Event Center (Buccaneer Room), 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, United States

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