Gemma's Hope

The mission of Gemma's Hope is to provide practical resources & hope after pregnancy & infant loss. One way we can practically do this is by offering training, insights, and a collection of resources on the topic of perinatal bereavement to providers in our area so that future parents experiencing this tragedy might have a more pleasant encounter and make better memories with their babies.

Target Audience

Certified Nurse, Midwife, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Community Health Worker, Counselor, Doula, Executives/Leaders, Genetic Counselor, Health Educator, Lactation Specialists, Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Assistant, OB/GYNs, Physician, Physician Assistant, Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Public Health Workers, Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Neonatologists, Respiratory Therapists

Objectives

• Enhance provider awareness and understanding of perinatal bereavement and the psychological and emotional impact of perinatal loss on parents, families, communities, and healthcare providers.
• Facilitate discussions to identify weaknesses and strengths in current care practices for bereaved families, fostering collaborative problem-solving to overcome challenges and enhance support systems.
• Equip providers with effective communication and empathy skills tailored to diverse populations, enabling them to navigate sensitive discussions and provide personalized, compassionate care to bereaved families.
• Summarize resources and services within the community to strengthen support networks and enhance local resources for perinatal bereavement care.
• Foster relationships between healthcare professionals, hospital systems, suppliers, and local organizations to be more efficient & effective at providing excellent care.

Date

Friday, October 18th, 2024, 8am-3pm

Location

The Levine Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, North Carolina will be the location for this year's conference.

11900 Vanstory Drive. Huntersville, NC 28078

Coming from Atrium CMC or Novant Presbyterian Hospitals: north on I-77 for 16 miles (25 minutes)

Agenda

Keynote speaker: Sherokee Ilse

Breakout session

Parent panel

Other

Lunch, coffee, & delicious treats will be provided. A free raffle will also be included in the ticket price.