NEWBURGH, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Maternal Infant Service Network (MISN), a community-based non-profit that provides perinatal assistance to families within marginalized communities to reduce maternal mortality and improve birth outcomes, is hosting a symposium on Tuesday, June 25, to discuss health access issues affecting the Hudson Valley community.
The free event will be held at the Great Room of the SUNY Orange Newburgh campus. It will bring together elected officials, healthcare professionals, and executives from the health departments of five Hudson Valley counties, including Orange, Putnam, Sullivan, Ulster, and Dutchess.
For over three decades, MISN has been a driving force in the local New York healthcare community, aiding families and expecting mothers by disrupting the issues they face around racial and gender disparities that affect infant and maternal mortality.
“This will be an opportunity for our community members and valued partners to speak on the health challenges faced by many families and to explore solutions that can make our community a better place,” said Jennifer Lansiquot, Executive Director at MISN.
MISN works hard to identify the root causes of maternal and infant mortality during childbirth and collaborates with local community stakeholders to implement targeted interventions that support these underserved populations.
“More resources and funding are needed to scale our impact through strategic partnerships and innovative technology approaches. We hope the symposium will bring together people and organizations who equally seek to address these health inequities, break cycles of poverty, and build a more inclusive society for all,” added Lansiquot.
To attend this event, please visit the symposium registration page and RSVP. Interested individuals and organizations can donate to support MISN's goals of fostering family and community wellness.
ABOUT MATERNAL INFANT SERVICE NETWORK (MISN)
The Maternal Infant Service Network (MISN) is a non-profit that addresses the stark realities of healthcare disparities and discrimination faced by marginalized communities, particularly Black, Brown, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, and TGNC individuals and families during and after childbirth that result in infant and maternal mortality, preterm birth and low birth weight babies. Through education, advocacy, and community engagement, MISN strives to combat systemic barriers and foster holistic wellness for all families through initiatives like anti-bias training and expanding healthcare accessibility.
