Join the largest annual gathering of midwives in the United States and turn out in force as a changemaker on Capitol Hill for “Lobby Day.”
Every four years, ACNM hosts its Annual Meeting & Exhibition in the Washington, DC, area. The location gives our members a unique opportunity to advocate directly to Senators, Representatives, and their staffers and push forward an agenda that promotes midwifery, maternal health for all, and health equity. So, it’s no surprise that the theme of the 64th ACNM Annual Meeting is “Advocating for Health Equity.”
The Greatest Show in DC
Come help us deliver our greatest show of force ever in Washington. The Annual Meeting will be held May 18–22, 2019 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. It’s a premier venue at the thrilling National Harbor in one of the most exciting cities in the United States. Notably, our Annual Meeting will include a special Lobby Day. This is every midwife’s opportunity to meet with lawmakers in person and advocate for the causes that advance your profession of midwifery and the health of women and families. Nothing replaces face time!
It’s Easy!
What’s
more, ACNM is helping to ensure that your lobbying experience is seamless.
You’ll be provided with appointments, chartered busses, background material and
talking points, and more—all designed to help you connect Hill staffers and
legislators. As a bonus, you can earn CEs for your efforts.
Beyond this, there are tons of other fantastic activities to look forward to. Among the highlights will be our Opening General Session speaker, Professor Dorothy E. Roberts, a renowned scholar of law, race, and gender at the University of Pennsylvania. Her acclaimed scholarship focuses on health, social justice, and bioethics, particularly as these issues impact African American women and children. She is also recognized for her work in securing humane care for incarcerated women and disabled individuals. So, mark your calendars now and visit annualmeeting.midwife.org for details.
