# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Southwest Louisiana Maternal Health Summit - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 am – Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a day advancing care for mothers and babies in SWLA, uniting healthcare, social service professionals, and community partners.About this EventSouthwest Louisiana Maternal Health SummitThe 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 credit (CME/CE) applications for physicians, nurses and social workers have been submitted and are pending approval.• Breakfast and lunch provided• Community resource tables featuring local organizations• Opportunities to connect and collaborate across sectorsThank You to Our Sponsors:Presenting SponsorsChildren’s Miracle Network | Christus Ochsner Lake Area HospitalHealthy BlueGold SponsorsLake Charles Memorial Health System (LCMH)AetnaSilver SponsorWest Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH)City of Lake CharlesUnited Way Southwest LouisianaBronze SponsorHumana Healthy HorizonsL’Auberge Lake CharlesCommunity SupporterAmeriHealth Caritas LouisianaAgenda🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:00 AMRegistration & Breakfast🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AMMaternal Health State of the State: Data Overview & Key TrendsHost: Veronica Gillispie-Bell, MD, MAS, FACOG -LDH🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AMAddressing Substance Use in Pregnancy: Clinical Approaches and Care StrategiesHost: Mishka Terplan, MD, MPH - Friends Research Institute🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AMNot Just Nine Months: The Lasting Health Effects and Risk of PregnancyHost: Nicole Freehill, MD, MPH - LSU Health Sciences Center🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PMLunch and Learn: The ESC Approach in NOWS: Origins and Evidence”Host: Rachel Osborn, MD - Yale University School of Medicine 🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PMBeyond Screening: Trauma-Informed Care & Caregiver SupportHost: Lindsey Boxie, LPC, PMH-C-LMP Counseling & Consultation🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PMCommunity Resources in Action: WIC, Breastfeeding, Mental Health & LA BridgeHost: Delaney Dye, MS, RD, LDN - CPHU 🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PMResource Tables & Networking🕑: 03:00 PMAdjourn - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lake-charles/2026-southwest-louisiana-maternal-health-summit/100001986341135808 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, business, nonprofit, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-10-09T12:30:00Z - Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes - Location: Lake Charles Event Center (Buccaneer Room) - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Lake Charles - **state**: LA - **country**: United States - **location**: Lake Charles Event Center (Buccaneer Room) - **lat**: 30.2280867 - **long**: -93.21928369999999 - **full address**: Lake Charles Event Center (Buccaneer Room), 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Southwest Louisiana Maternal Health Summit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/92621b9b703e3031f2d5d8f3508d08e46271647e1e97ad45e34afc093563dd95-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfefaf1-gmir.jpg?v=1775059105 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Southwest Louisiana Maternal Health Summit being held? - **A:** 2026 Southwest Louisiana Maternal Health Summit takes place on Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 am to Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Lake Charles Event Center (Buccaneer Room), 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Southwest Louisiana Maternal Health Summit? - **A:** 2026 Southwest Louisiana Maternal Health Summit is organized by Partnership for a Healthier SWLA. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Southwest Louisiana Maternal Health Summit is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lake Charles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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