We are also honored to have Dr. Craig Garfield from Northwestern University joining us.  He will be speaking on the role of fathers in perinatal care and sharing information on the CDC's pilot study - PRAMS for DADS. He will share information about the origins of this leading-edge public health initiative and how others are using this tool to explore the implications of PRAMS for Dads in their communities, and to how this initiative can be a powerful lever for positive change for fathers, mothers and babies in New York. 

 These are just 2 of the outstanding topics and speakers at this year's conference. Click here for the Conference Agenda. 

AWHONN Pre-conference:  NYSPA is also excited to announce that Dr. Susan Hale, the Director of Critical Care Programs at AWHONN is joining our NYS trainers to facilitate the OB Patient Safety workshop. As part of her role, Dr. Hale serves as the lead nurse planner for the Obstetric Patient Safety: OB Emergencies Workshop and Critical Care Obstetric Education (CCOE). Her clinical career has been in obstetric and neonatal care. She has completed several professional presentations, co-authored several of the Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines, and has served as an expert contributor and reviewer for multiple AWHONN products. While an AWHONN member, Dr. Hale served as the Chair of Communications for the AWHONN Ohio Section as well as Section Chair; a member of various committees; and Chair of the Membership Committee.

AWHONN Obstetric Patient Safety: OB Emergencies Workshop 4th Edition 

Register here for this free workshop

Wednesday, June 11, 2025  8:00 - 4:30 • Hilton Hotel, 40 Lodge Street, Albany, NY 12207

PRE_CONFERENCE - Wed. June 11,2025:  To complement the NYSPA conference and continue to build partnerships, this year we are offering 2 full-day trainings plus a “Just for you” evening session. The 8 hour trainings are: 

AWHONN Obstetric Patient Safety: OB Emergencies Workshop 4th Edition 

Register here for this free workshop

Wednesday, June 11, 2025  8:00 - 4:30 • Hilton Hotel, 40 Lodge Street, Albany, NY 12207

Mental Health First Aid Workshop - Learn more and register here

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 8:30 - 4:30 • Hilton Hotel, 40 Lodge Street, Albany, NY 12207

Registration for these all day trainings is separate from NYSPA conference registration, and any attendee of either training can attend the NYSPA conference at a $100 discounted rate.

For everyone coming in Wednesday for the NYSPA conference, we are offering an evening pre-con session: More Than Hot Flashes: Navigating the Menopausal Transition.  Dr. Ashanda Saint Jean - a highly popular NYSPA conference speaker, will be is presenting this session and will explore the menopausal transition in all its facets.  Detailed information on all 3 sessions in included in the Conference Agenda.

Posters:  We are still accepting proposals from researchers, providers and programs to submit an abstract on their research, evidence-based program or promising practices for poster display during the 2 day conference.  Posters will be accepted in 2 tracks:  Clinical & Research, or Community & Public Health.  Posters will be displayed throughout the Conference, poster presenters must be present for both days of conference.   Check out our Information Sheet,  and complete and submit the Application form for review and acceptance. Submit your completed application to Sharon @ schesna0415@gmail.com.