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From the Center for Rural Health Development: “We’re proud to recognize the recipients of the 2026 West Virginia Rural Health Leadership Award at the Appalachian Health Leadership Forum! The West Virginia Rural Health Leadership Award recognizes individuals for leadership and noteworthy initiative in improving health and increasing access to quality healthcare in West Virginia’s rural communities.

Congratulations to Dr. Joanna Bailey, MD and Amy Tolliver, MS!

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As Executive Director of the West Virginia Perinatal Partnership, Ms. Tolliver has led efforts to improve health outcomes for pregnant women and infants across the state. Under her leadership, the organization has grown into a statewide coordinating hub, supporting collaboration among healthcare providers, agencies, and community partners. Her work has expanded access to care and strengthened systems that support maternal and infant health in West Virginia.

This recognition highlights the important role of leadership in strengthening communities and advancing long-term health outcomes across West Virginia.”

The WV Perinatal Partnership is thrilled to offer 100+ scholarships for this exceptional and informative training opportunity!

Every birthing facility will receive 2 scholarships for their staff/faculty. Each Drug Free Moms and Babies program site will also receive 1 – 2 scholarships.

There will be approximately 40 scholarships available for any others interested in attending this training. This is a $425 – $675 value being offered free of cost through generous grant funding from the WV Bureau for Behavioral Health.

Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care: Registration Link
Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy Training: Registration Link

 

Please contact Caroline Crislip at ccrislip@wvperinatal.org for a scholarship application.

THANK YOU to PSI-WV and the WV Department of Human Services for helping to bring this training to WV! 

Where professionals in perinatal care come together to share best practices, current trends and experiences in patient care!

The Summit is designed to bring professionals from multiple disciplines together to discuss perinatal and child health issues. Sessions will include innovative research, best practices, collaborative and new strategies in perinatal health policy and education.

After attending the Summit, participants will be able to:

  • Describe best practices in perinatal, neonatal and gynecologic health
  • Identify quality improvement strategies to promote better health outcomes for pregnant women and newborns
  • Discuss barriers and opportunities for improving access to care for women and infants in West Virginia
  • Outline policies and practices that lead to improvements in the quality and delivery of health care in West Virginia
  • Engage in collegial conversations about appropriate and necessary treatment for women and infants
  • Build alliances and discuss initiatives to strengthen the West Virginia Perinatal Partnership
For full information about registration, lodging discounts, agenda details, speakers and more: click here

 

Group Discounts Available!

$215 for the Summit when you register 3 or more people at the same time.

Use code GROUP2025 at checkout for your discount!

 

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