Registration is Open - 2nd Maternal & Child Health Symposium
September 28, 2026
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM CT
Full Day
This activity is approved for up to 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Open to all.
Location:
Malcolm X College
1900 West Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612
Main Building – 1st Floor - Conference Center Hall 1106-1107
Convenient parking available on campus.
More details and to register here>
OVERVIEW
The 2nd Institute of Medicine of Chicago (IOMC) Maternal & Child Health Symposium will bring together healthcare leaders, clinicians, researchers, public health professionals, educators, policymakers, and community organizations to explore the latest advances in maternal and child health. This interdisciplinary symposium will focus on the intersection of clinical care, public health, social determinants of health, and community partnerships to improve outcomes for mothers, infants, children, and families.
Through evidence-based presentations and collaborative discussions, participants will examine innovative approaches to addressing maternal health disparities, improving access to care, leveraging emerging technologies, and strengthening community-based solutions. The symposium aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and identify actionable strategies that advance health equity and improve maternal and child health outcomes across our communities. Together, we can build healthier futures for all families! We can’t wait to see you there!
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By attending the symposium, you will be able to:
1. Describe current evidence related to maternal and child health disparities and their underlying social, structural, and clinical determinants.
2. Discuss innovative models of care that improve maternal and infant outcomes through culturally responsive and community-based interventions.
3. Evaluate the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence and digital health technologies in advancing maternal health equity.
4. Incorporate evidence-based approaches for managing obesity, oral health, and other factors affecting maternal and child outcomes into clinical practice.
5. Identify interdisciplinary and policy strategies that promote equitable, high-quality maternal and child healthcare.
Open to All! Come and join us! Be connected- make a difference!
Sponsors welcome! For more information, send an email to sponsorship@iomc.org.
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