2016  Poster Sessions

The Evaluation of Indiana Baby-Friendly Learning Collaborative (LINC)
Presented by
EMILY SICKBERT, MPH, Primary Prevention Evaluator (Contractor)Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, Indiana State Department of Health

WeCare Indiana Coaching and Digital Health Messages: Optimizing Prenatal Nutrition
Presented by
Carol Shieh DNSc, MPH, RNC-OB, Associate Professor and Assistant Department Chair, IU School of Nursing Department of Community and Health Systems
Kathleen Wendholt, MPA, WeCare Research Coordinator, Center for Health Services Research, Regenstrief Institute
Leanna Cole, MA, RD, WIC Coordinator, Open Door Health Services, Muncie, Indiana
Rachel Umoren MD, MS, Co-Director, East Central Indiana FIMR, Delaware County Health Department

Breastfeeding Peer Counselors in the Neonatal Intensive Care: A Quality Improvement Program
Presented by
Michelle Cherry, RN, MSN, Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatrics, Community Hospital

Lactation after Loss
Presented by
Sarah Long, IBCLC, Clinical Coordinator, The Milk Bank

What do women know about pregnancy and infant mortality? A study of childbearing age women in Vanderburgh County
Presented by
Erin Reynolds, PhD, University of Southern Indiana
RaShawnda Bonds, MS, CAPE Minority Health
Eduardo Peixoto, University of Southern Indiana
Carmen Vasquez, CAPE Minority Health

Ban the Crib Bumper: A Necessary Approach for an Unnecessary Cause of Infant Mortality
Presented by
T. Anthony GiaQuinta, Vice-President and Infant Mortality Co-Chair of Indiana AAP Chapter

Labor & Delivery Putting the Heat on Newborn Hypothermia
Presented by
Miranda Wahnsiedler MSN, AGCNS, RNC-OB, Clinical Nurse Specialist for L&D/Antepartum/OBED/Mother/Baby
St. Mary’s Hospital for Women and Children
Linda Baxter RNC-OB, Labor and Delivery Staff Nurse, St. Mary’s Hospital for Women and Children
Lori Smith BSN, RNC-OB, Labor & Delivery Staff Nurse, St. Mary’s Hospital for Women and Children

Utilizing Cross-Sector Partnerships to Implement and Sustain a Local Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) Program
Presented by
Robin Vida, MPH, CHES, Director of Health Education, St. Joseph County Health Department

Leaving a Legacy: Indianapolis Healthy Start Partners with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to provide the Legacy for Children Program to Marion County Mothers
Presented by
Victoria D. Ballard, M.B.A., Intervention Specialist Supervisor
Anita Adams,   M.A., Intervention Specialist
Maisha Wade, M.H.A. /I.N.F., B.S.W., Intervention Specialist
Felicia Hanney, MPH, Project Manager
Marion County Public Health Department Indianapolis Healthy Start

CenteringPregnancy:  Improving Birth Outcomes in Indiana
Presented by
Tanya Munroe, Centering Healthcare Institute (CHI)

It Takes a Village to Reduce Infant Mortality- Lessons in Partnering
Presented by
Jessica Bernhardt, MSN, RNC-OB, OB Educator/Transport Coordinator at Deaconess Women’s Hospital
Beth Durham, MSN, RNC-NIC, C-NPT NICU Educator/ Transport Coordinator at Deaconess Women’s Hospital                
Lori Grimm, RN, MSN, CPHQ, Quality and Patient Safety Officer       

Implementing Skin to Skin to Increase Breastfeeding Initiation Rates
Presented by
Miranda Wahnsiedler MSN, AGCNS, RNC-OB, Clinical Nurse Specialist for L&D/Antepartum/OBED/Mother/Baby
St. Mary’s Hospital for Women and Children
Linda Baxter RNC-OB, Labor and Delivery Staff Nurse, St. Mary’s Hospital for Women and Children
Bonnie Miller RNC-OB, Labor and Delivery Staff Nurse, St. Mary’s Hospital for Women and Children

Zika Virus
Presented by
Jennifer Brown, Indiana State Department of Health

Care Needs of Maternal Narcotics Users Experiencing Fetal and Infant Loss throughout the Infant Life Cycle
Presented by
Lisa Fath Scott, MSN, NNP-BC, Indiana University School of Nursing
Carol Shieh, DNSc, MPH, RNC-OB, Indiana University School of Nursing
Rachel A. Umoren, MD, MS, University of Washington School of Medicine
Teri Conard, MS, RN, Marion County Public Health Department, Indiana

Present and Future Partnership: Within and Beyond Indiana Women’s Prison
Presented by
Mary Bullock, LCSW, MBA –Indianapolis Healthy Start
Wendi Middleton, MA – Indiana Women’s Prison
Lisa Diamond, CMT, CLS – Marion County WIC
Maria DeLimas, CLS – Marion County WIC

The Evaluation of Indiana Baby-Friendly Learning Collaborative (LINC)
Presented by
Emily Sickbert, MPH. Primary Prevention Evaluator, Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, Indiana State Health Department

Development Matters!  Helping families and babies balance Tummy to Play with Safe Sleep Guidelines
Presented by
Michelle Emanuel, OTR/L, CST, CIMI, NBCR, RYT200

MCH MOMS Helpline, a Partnership for Healthy Babies
Presented by
Diana Feliciano, MOMS Helpline Manager, ISDH


Cancellation Policy: Refunds are not available for any cancelled registration. You may substitute a colleague to attend in your place. This must be submitted in writing at least 14 days prior to the Summit.  Substitutions will not be accepted after 14 days.  Mahern Events, Inc., 940 East Garfield Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana 46203, USA, 317-313-4046. OR, email at [email protected]

Accreditation Statement: The Indiana Department of Health is accredited by the Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement: The Indiana Department of Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.