Join your Women’s Fund on October 2 for an expert virtual panel that will demonstrate the clear connections between investments and ethos in maternal health and fetal health. Investing in the prevention of preterm births in Miami-Dade County is pragmatic and the right thing to do.
Preterm births are the number one driver of infant mortality, and prevention is not only a moral imperative but also an efficient investment. The costs of neonatal intensive care can exceed one million dollars per baby, not including the long-term developmental, medical, and financial impacts families and social and educational systems bear. By prioritizing prevention, we can save both lives and resources, because every baby deserves to reach day 366 and beyond.
Anchored in our Health & Well-being pillar, this conversation will highlight how investment in prevention reduces both mortality and morbidity, offering healthier futures for children and stronger outcomes for families in our community. Our discussion will feature perspectives from medical experts, advocates, and lived experience voices exploring solutions within the intersection of maternal health, infant survival, and equity. Together, we’ll examine the cost of inaction and the life-saving potential of proactive care.
RSVP to save the date for this virtual event on October 2nd, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. via Zoom Webinar, as we elevate solutions that not only save lives but create smarter, healthier investments for Miami-Dade families.
This event will have closed captioning available, if you need any other accommodations please contact daniella@
If you have any questions or concerns please email Daniella Luna at daniella@womensfundmiami.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Connie Morrow Bonilla PhD
Research Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Director, Perinatal CARE and UM Healthy Start Programs
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
SPEAKERS
Dr. Smitha Jc Kumar
Florida Community Health Worker Coalition
Program Director
Nonprofit Executive – Physiotherapist – Entrepreneur
Val Butler
AIM: Alliance for Infant and Maternal Health Miami-Dade – Project and Grants Manager
The Women’s Fund Miami
