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Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis

Date & Time of Recording:
May 31, 2024 | Self-paced
Modality:
  • On-demand video
Registration Fee:
Free
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Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
1.00
Didactic Hours (AHEC Scholars):
1.00
Experiential Hours (AHEC Scholars):
0.00
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Presenter(s)
Description
During this recorded discussion, Bruce McIntyre III, who appeared in the documentary Aftershock, shares his story about navigating the healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic with his pregnant fiancée, and the events that led to her death during an emergency C-section. He discusses his work to address the maternal health crisis and strategies to reduce health disparities in pregnant women.
Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Describe challenges to maternal health care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Identify community-based strategies to address the maternal health crisis.
Disclosures
This program is supported by funding from the Health Equity Initiative, in partnership with the SC Office of Rural Health (SCORH) and SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC). The Health Equity Initiative is part of a national project by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), supported by funding through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act.
Credits Available
  • Health Professions Students
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 1 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
  • Continuing Education Participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 1 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
  • Community Members
    Area Health Education Consortium
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 1 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
  • College Students
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 1 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
  • AHEC Scholars (South Carolina)
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 1 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
Locations/Participation Options
  • On-demand Video
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Dawn Leberknight
    Phone:
    843-792-4267
    Email:
    leberkni@musc.edu
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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