In Memoriam: Kitty Ernst
It is with deep sadness, we share that midwifery pioneer, Kitty Ernst, CNM, MPH, FACNM, passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2021. Kitty’s impact on the midwifery community is unmatched,...
In Memoriam: Sandra Woods
Memorial Remembrance - Sandra "Sandy" Woods, CNM, MS
May 20, 1943 – October 19, 2021
Photo: from the 2015 ACNM Annual Meeting when...
In Memoriam: Minta Laverne Smith Uzodinma
Memorial Remembrance - Minta Laverne Smith Uzodinma, CNM, MN, FACNM
March 29, 1935 – April 28, 2021
Minta Laverne Smith Uzodinma, CNM, MN,...
In Loving Memory of Margaret Ann Marshall
Memorial Remembrance - Margaret Ann Marshall
1944 – 2021
A wise and tenacious voice for women and newborns, Margaret Ann “Peg” Marshall, CNM, EdD,...
ACNM Welcomes Karen Jefferson as the Director, Midwifery Practice and Education
ACNM welcomes Karen Jefferson, DM, CM, FACNM as the new Director, Midwifery Practice and Education, as of May 21, 2021. Dr. Jefferson formerly served on ACNM's Board of Directors as the Region...
The Passing of Jan Weingrad Smith
With a heavy heart, we share the news of Jan Weingrad Smith's passing on May 22nd at Norwalk Hospital Saturday night, after a brief battle with metastatic colon cancer. Jan Weingrad Smith was a...
Passing of Diane Tose, CNM
Born in Hartlepoole, England, Diane Tose’s life embodied the definition of midwife: “with woman.”
During a hospitalization at age 11, she was assigned to help make beds and care...
Congratulations to the 2021 ACNM Election Winners
We're excited to announce the winners of the 2021 ACNM Election! Thank you to the Nominating Committee (Nena Harris, Terri Clark, Celina Cunanan, Lisa Hanson, Gwendolyn Foster, and Linda McDaniel), the candidates,...
Diana Jolles Named to 2021 National Quality Forum Leadership Consortium
Last week, the National Quality Forum announced its 2021 Leadership Consortium roster, welcoming leading healthcare experts from 31 member organizations to shape its 2022 priorities. Diana R. Jolles, PhD, CNM was selected...
YNM Member Story: Laure Sinnhuber-Giles, CM, LM, CLC, LCCE
Share your story: What does midwifery mean to you? What would you like to be celebrated in the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife?
To me, midwifery is...