Northeast Indiana Perinatal Symposium:
A Collaboration to Improve Maternal and
Neonatal Outcomes

Friday, March 14, 2025
8 AM - 3 PM

The Parkview Mirro Center
10622 Parkview Plaza Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46845

If you have any questions about the conference, please email pwilkins@hmbindiana.org

Healthier Moms and Babies, Lutheran Health Network, and Parkview Hospital are hosting the Northeast Indiana Perinatal Symposium: A Collaborative Effort to Enhance Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes.

This symposium is a unique opportunity for community members and healthcare professionals dedicated to improving maternal and birth outcomes to come together, collaborate, and learn best practices that support our shared mission of fostering healthier mothers and babies in our community.

This symposium provides the opportunity for sponsors, exhibitors and attendees to collaborate with over 250 participants, including registered nurses, family practitioners, nurse practitioners, pediatricians, nonprofit organizations, community nurses, community health workers, social workers, therapists, and Federally Qualified Health Clinics representatives.

For additional information about registration please email adavis@hmbindiana.org

Sponsorship, Attendee Registration and Exhibitor Registration

Conference Details

  • Event Registration

  • Welcome to the Northeast Indiana Perinatal Symposium

  • Karrah Herring, Indiana's Chief Equity, Inclusion, and Opportunity Officer
    A community collaborative approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion to improve infant and maternal outcomes.

  • Community partner exhibitor expo.

    1. Supporting Healthy Pregnancies: Understanding Diabetes, Treatment Approaches, and Long-Term Impacts on Mothers and Babies presented by Dr. Schroeder, Parkview Health

    2. Early Neurologic Assessments: Identifying HIE, Using Scoring Tools, and Applying Best Practices presented by Dr. Shirpa Jain

    3. Breastfeeding for Better Outcomes: Supporting Infant Reflexes, Addressing Barriers, and Connecting Families to Resources presented by Sarah Wall, Tina Augsberger, & Erika Dudly

    4. Supporting Maternal Mental Health: Recognizing and Addressing Mental Health Disorders to Improve Pregnancy and Postpartum Outcomes presented by Jenn Meyers, Postpartum Support International

  • Community partner exhibitor expo.

  • Patrick Riecke facilitating panel of experts
    Caring for the Caregivers: Addressing Burnout and Cultivating Resilience in Health and Community Service Professionals

    1. Analyzing Infant Mortality Trends and Causes in Indiana: Regional Insights and Public Health Implications presented by Eden Bezy, Indiana State Department of Health

    2. Shaping Policy to Save Lives: Advocacy for Maternal and Infant Health in Indiana presented by Caitlin Krouse, Prenatal to 3 Public Policy Advocacy Center

    3. Advancing Maternal Mental Health Part 2: Evidence-Based Screening and Safe Medication Practices presented by Jenn Meyers, Postpartum Support International & Dr. Sarah Turner

  • Community partner exhibitor expo.

  • Dr. Sarah Turner
    Navigating the Impact of Marijuana Use in Pregnancy: Risks, Research, and Clinical Guidance

Conference Hosted By

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors

Symposium Title Sponsor

HMB Premiere Sponsor for 2025