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Rural Perspectives: Reducing Maternal Health Disparities in SC

Program Date & Time:
January 21, 2024 | Self-paced
Modality:
  • Online module
Registration Fee:
Free
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
In this course, you will learn about the unique health care needs of women and families living in rural South Carolina, with a focus on African American pregnant women. You will hear from both subject matter experts and people with lived experiences regarding diabetes, hypertension, maternal mortality and infant mortality in our state.
Objectives

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

  • Examine rural health disparities for African American pregnant women.
  • Identify tools and strategies to improve maternal and infant health in rural areas.
Disclosures
SC AHEC has received federal funds from HRSA (Grant #U77HP03019) to assist in the development and implementation of the AHEC Scholars program. 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.
  • AHEC Scholars
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 1 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
Locations/Participation Options
  • Online Module
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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