Access to Optimal Perinatal Health: Implementation Science, Disaster Planning, and Mental Health
Friday, November 20, 2026
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Westchester Medical Center, Taylor Care Pavilion Conference Center
100 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY 10595
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Overview: The focus of the conference is to educate attendees regarding
the life course perspective/preconception health in an eco-bio-developmental
context highlighting social factors, perinatal disaster planning, enhancing
perinatal quality and safety, and regional insights.
Course Directors
Heather Brumberg, MD, MPH, FAAP
Professor of Pediatrics & Clinical Public Health, New York Medical College
Associate Director, Regional Perinatal Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital,
Westchester Medical Center Health Network
Neonatologist, Boston Children’s Health Physicians
Laura Achkar, MS, ELI-MP
Executive Director, Lower Hudson Valley Perinatal Network
Executive Director Children’s Health and Research Foundation, Inc.
Jennifer Lansiquot, MPH, CLC
Executive Director, Maternal Infant Services Network
Continuing Medical Education Credit will be offered. Accreditation details to follow.
Post-Conference Perinatal Simulation Event:
Friday, November 20, 2026, 1–5 p.m.
(1–1:30 p.m. Lunch)
Separate Registration Post Conference Perinatal Simulation
A multi-disciplinary event where attendees
will receive hands-on training (including
point-of-care ultrasound) in real-life situations