Wednesday, August 31, 2011 - Adventure Science Center, Nashville

Below are the PowerPoint presentations from each of the presenters. Right-click to download.  

Keynote Address - “Infant Mortality in the U.S.: Achievements and Challenges”
Kathryn Santoro, Director of Maternal and Child Health Policy and Development, NIHCM Foundation representative

Infant Mortality & Blues Babies & Beyond
Giancarlo Mari, M.D., Professor & Chief UTHSC Dept. of OBGYN

Better Birth Outcomes
Melanie Lutenbacher, PhD, MSN, Associate Professor of Nursing & Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing

“STORC” Solutions to Obstetrics in Rural Counties
Dr. David Adair, CEO of Regional Obstetrical Consultants

Impact of IMPACT: Teens Raising Awareness About Infant Mortality
(Infant Mortality Public Awareness Campaign)
Demonstration by Girls Incorporated IMPACT students

Breastfeeding for NICU Infants; Aims to Improve Health, Combat Infant Mortality
Dr. David Moroney, Chief Medical Officer, Volunteer State Health Plan

Questions, Answers and Summation
Tamara Currin, MS, CHES, Associate Director of Program Services, March of Dimes, Tennessee