Name
02. Bridging the Distance: Advancing Maternal Health in Rural America
Date & Time
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 10:45 AM - 11:25 AM
Speakers
Margaret D. Larkins-Pettigrew, MD, MEd, MPPM, FACOG, Professor and Academic Chair, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Drexel University School of Medicine
Tom Vasko, Chief Executive Officer, Newman Memorial Hospital
Brian Sponseller, MD, Chief Executive Officer, Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center
Tom Vasko, Chief Executive Officer, Newman Memorial Hospital
Brian Sponseller, MD, Chief Executive Officer, Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center
Description
Hospital and health system executives explore strategies to improve maternal health outcomes in rural communities. This panel highlights telehealth, workforce, and partnership initiatives that expand access, reduce disparities, and strengthen care continuity.
Session Type
Panel