2026 Cooperative Caregiving: Maternal & Newborn Essentials Conference

2026 Cooperative Caregiving:

Maternal & Newborn Essentials Conference

September 22, 2026 | 7:45 am - 4:15 pm

Location

Blank Children's Hospital

Education & Research Center (ERC)

Virginia Thompson Auditorium

1415 Woodland Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50309

*If you are using GPS, make sure you chose Des Moines and not West Des Moines

*The ERC is located on Level 1 of the Iowa Methodist Medical Center parking garage on the west side of the campus

*Park in parking garage and take southeast elevators to Level 1

*Traffic can be very busy in the mornings in this area, so we suggest leaving early/giving yourself plenty of time to reach the conference venue.

*Conference center is large and temperature control can be difficult. We recommend dressing in layers or bringing a sweater/jacket for your comfort.

Intended Audience

Nurses and other interested healthcare professionals in perinatology- obstetrics, neonatal care, pediatrics and family practice.

Purpose

To enable the learner to apply evidence-based information to the care of the perinatal family.

Agenda TBD

Continuing Education TBD

UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, awards TBD nursing contact hours(s) for full attendance. Full attendance is required to be eligible for CEUs.



UnityPoint Health – Des Moines is accredited by the Iowa Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

UnityPoint Health – Des Moines designates this live activity for a maximum of TBD AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Photos

Your registration gives us consent to take photos at the conference. Photos may be used on our website or at future conferences.

Questions

Please contact Talia Greve at talia.greve@unitypoint.org with any questions or concerns.