Ecosystem Summit
We believe comprehensive, equitable postpartum support will only occur when we move beyond fragmented interventions and toward a collaborative approach.
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2024 Ecosystem
Who we are
4th Trimester Ecosystem is a grassroots, community-based network of maternal and child health advocates working to improve the health and wellbeing of Arizona birthing people and their children.
We are those who support families in their transition to parenthood, including social support, healthcare, and public health providers. From caregivers to policymakers — we come together with a shared commitment to improve the lives of postpartum families across Arizona.
Together we form an interconnected web of support for new families. We call this web the 4th Trimester Ecosystem, recognizing that we are all linked together in a network of care.
AZ Maternal & Child Health Workforce & Policy Summit Presented by the 4th Trimester AZ Ecosystem
Do you consider yourself a policy maker, healthcare provider, birthworker, researcher, public health worker, childcare provider, non-profit leader or community health worker?
Our Summit is for everyone who supports birthing, pregnant, and postpartum families.
Since 2021, we have hosted over 24 Ecosystem Lunchtime Conversations, and three 4th Trimester Ecosystem Summits, impacting over 1000 maternal and child health providers. This year we plan to broaden our impact by hosting the first ever Maternal & Child Health Workforce & Policy Summit presented by the 4th Trimester Ecosystem.
The Summit will be hosted in person as well as live streamed (hybrid) to provide the greatest accessibility to all providers, advocates and community members in AZ.
This year the Summit goals are:
- Enhance communication across maternal and child health networks
- Celebrate model maternal and child care programs and policies
- Address barriers to equitable care
- Explore social determinants impacting maternal health
- Amplify voices from underserved communities
The Benefits.
Build
Build valuable local partnerships with providers across Arizona.
Gain
Gain insights from a diverse lineup of frontline caregivers.
Discover
Discover available resources to tap into for postpartum families.
Earn
Earn a certificate of attendance.
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We bring people together.
The challenges new families face are too complex to solve with a single initiative. Yet providers, non-profits, and change-makers often work in isolation, lacking the channels to share information and create widespread change. This outdated approach leads to unacceptable gaps in maternal care, particularly among Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.
We bring people together across organizations, professions, and communities, providing a framework for collaboration. Together we discuss challenges, identify emerging needs, and exchange ideas to find real-world solutions for families in Arizona.
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