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Presenter: Stacey Fletcher (facilitator) & Hayley Fletcher (singer)Date: 10/10/25Brief Description: Closing of the symposium and performance from Hayley FletcherKeywords/Main Subjects: Stillbirth, equity, bereavement careCopyright: copyright Stacey Fletcher & Hayley Fletcher ©2025 Stacey Fletcher is the Program Manager for Parent Voice at the Utah Stillbirth Center of Excellence (USCOE). As a clinical trainer and peer support specialist for the Utah Pregnancy After …

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Presenter: Susannah Leisher, PhD & Stacey Fletcher Date: 10/10/25Brief Description: Keywords/Main Subjects: IntroductionsCopyright: copyright Susannah Leisher & Stacey Fletcher ©2025 Susannah (Zan) Hopkins Leisher is a stillbirth epidemiologist and parent to Wilder Daniel, stillborn at 38½ weeks on July 13, 1999, with no cause found. Her stillbirth research interests include structural racism and epigenetic mechanisms of effect. Dr Leisher is …

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Presenter: Susannah Leisher, PhDDate: 10/10/25Brief Description: Discusses the intersections between stillbirth and health equityKeywords/Main Subjects: Stillbirth, health equityCopyright: copyright Susannah Leisher ©2025 Susannah (Zan) Hopkins Leisher is a stillbirth epidemiologist and parent to Wilder Daniel, stillborn at 38½ weeks on July 13, 1999, with no cause found. Her stillbirth research interests include structural racism and epigenetic mechanisms of effect. Dr …

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Presenter: Stacey Fletcher Date: 10/10/25Brief Description: Discusses the impact of stillbirth on parents and the need for equitable bereavement careKeywords/Main Subjects: Parental impact, bereavement care, equityCopyright: copyright Stacey Fletcher ©2025 Stacey Fletcher is the Program Manager for Parent Voice at the Utah Stillbirth Center of Excellence (USCOE). As a clinical trainer and peer support specialist for the Utah Pregnancy After Loss (UPAL) Program, …

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Presenter: Richard Ferguson, MDDate: 10/10/25Brief Description: Discusses the healthcare landscape of the United States and pervasive health inequityKeywords/Main Subjects: Health equity, United States, healthcareCopyright: copyright Richard Ferguson ©2025 Dr. Richard Ferguson grew up in Washington D.C. and attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois earning a degree in Genetics. He then went to medical school at the College of Human Medicine …

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Presenter: Sunayna Wahi; Naomi Riches, PhD; & Melannie Green Date: 10/10/25Brief Description: Discusses tools for equitable bereavement careKeywords/Main Subjects: Bereavement care, equity, toolsCopyright: copyright Sunayna Wahi, Naomi Riches, & Melannie Green ©2025 Sunayna Wahi MS, MBA, OLY is a Research Manager in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Utah Health and works in partnership to support …

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Presenter: Ware Branch, MDDate: 10/10/25Brief Description: Discusses a case study of successful stillbirth prevention research with links to health equity and bereavement careKeywords/Main Subjects: Stillbirth prevention, equity, bereavement careCopyright: copyright Ware Branch ©2025 Dr. Ware Branch has a passion for helping those who face complex pregnancy challenges and cares for his patients experiencing high-risk pregnancies. As a specialist in maternal-fetal …

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Presenter: Kathleen Massmann, MDDate: 10/10/25Brief Description: Discusses a closing the gaps in stillbirth bereavement careKeywords/Main Subjects: Stillbirth bereavement care, griefCopyright: copyright Kathleen Massmann ©2025 Dr. Kathleen Massmann holds a Ph.D. in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior, with a specialized research focus on Stillbirth and Posttraumatic Growth. She also earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. …

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Presenter: Michael Belmonte, MD & Sheila Reynoso, MPHDate: 10/10/25Brief Description: Discusses the ACOG toolkit for stillbirth bereavement careKeywords/Main Subjects: Stillbirth bereavement care, ACOG, toolkitCopyright: copyright Michael Belmonte & Sheila Reynoso ©2025 Dr. Michael A. Belmonte is a Complex Family Planning subspecialist and an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Penn State University. He grew up in Chicago and completed his …

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Presenter: Robert M. Silver, MDDate: 10/10/25Brief Description: Dr. Silver reports back from the small group sessions and presents the 2025 Annual Award for Stillbirth CareKeywords/Main Subjects: Stillbirth, equity, bereavement careCopyright: copyright Robert M. Silver ©2025 Robert M. Silver, MD is Chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Utah Health and a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He …

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