Maternal Health Symposium

The “Empowering Change: Advancing Maternal Health Together” event, presented by Wellpoint, brought together leading experts, advocates and organizations to highlight maternal health best practices, address critical challenges in prenatal care, and share actionable solutions. The event, which was held Oct. 29-30, 2025, explored the latest evidence-based practices in maternal health. Panelists, moderators, and speakers discussed strategies and actionable tools proven to improve patient outcomes.


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Continuing Education Credit

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is the accredited provider and has approved this activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, American Osteopathic Association credit, social worker, and continuing education contact hours. The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers. No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity. View the planning committee, moderator, and speaker disclosures. If you have questions regarding continuing education credit, please email cm*@*mu.edu.


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Symposium Speakers

Meet Our Speakers and Panelists

“Empowering Change: Advancing Maternal Health Together” symposium brings together thought leaders, doulas, midwives, nurses, researchers, and frontline professionals from around the country for presentations and panel discussions focused on maternal health innovation. Follow the links below to learn more about and connect with our symposium speakers.

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Symposium Sponsors

Thank You to Our Partners!

We are proud to partner with the following organizations to hold the Maternal Health Symposium. We are grateful for their support in exploring solutions to improve maternal and infant health.

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Presenting Sponsor: Wellpoint
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Additional Sponsors

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Iowa Total Care
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Silver

Molina Healthcare
Molina Healthcare
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Supporting

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Mid-Iowa Health Foundation
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EveryStep
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U of I Health Care
Iowa Health Care
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Iowa Primary Care Association
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Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness
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Chicago Family Doulas
Birth & Baby University
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Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
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Become a Symposium Sponsor

Sponsorship opportunities for the virtual maternal health symposium are available now. Please reach out to Rachael Muhs, Director of Corporate Partnerships, to learn more.

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Become a Symposium Sponsor

Sponsorship opportunities for the virtual maternal health symposium are available now. Please reach out to Rachael Muhs, Director of Corporate Partnerships, to learn more.

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