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| Contact: Sarah Ksiazek 612-873-9009 |
07/01/08 |
Providers, community leaders will be trained on new model of group prenatal care
Providers, community leaders, and other wellness advocates are invited to learn more about CenteringPregnancy®, a model of group prenatal care being introduced within the Hennepin County Medical Center family of clinics this fall. Those interested in learning more about the model are invited to attend a morning informational session on Wednesday, August 27. A two-day workshop is planned for August 27 and 28 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Hennepin Family Care, East Lake Clinic in Minneapolis for those interested in becoming fully trained on the model.
CenteringPregnancy® is a new model of prenatal care for women in a group setting, incorporating the three elements of prenatal care: assessment, education, and support into an integrated format that takes place within the group.
The program has a structured component for providing individual attention within the group setting, thus eliminating the need for traditional exam room visits. There is a systematic educational program that facilitates learning through interaction and sharing among members. A strong aspect of the model is the involvement of women in self-care activities and the availability of a variety of self-assessment tools.
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
- To understand the basic principles underlying a group approach to prenatal care
- To understand Centering Pregnancy as a particular model of group prenatal care
- To articulate the theory guiding groups and to differentiate Centering groups from other therapy, education, and support groups
- To identify leadership components which contribute to success in leading Centering groups
- To understand the potential contribution of the model to the education of professional students
- To develop a plan for the design and implementation of a Centering program within various agencies
The workshop will be led by two faculty of the Centering Healthcare Institute. These are experienced workshop leaders who have also had experience leading CenteringPregnancy® groups. Cost is $75 per person. The informational session is free of charge. Please contact Lindsay Drake, Prenatal & Lactation Educator at Lindsay.drake@hcmed.org or 612-873-8136 to register or with questions.
Hennepin County Medical Center would like to thank our partners, March of Dimes, The HCMC Service League, and Midtown YWCA, for sponsoring the workshop.
Hennepin County Medical Center is a Level 1 Trauma Center and public teaching hospital repeatedly recognized as one of America’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. With a system consisting of a downtown campus and four community clinics through Hennepin County, Hennepin County Medical Center offers a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services, including caring for nearly 3,000 expectant mothers each year.
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