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Perinatal Well-Being Summit

Join Us: Friday, Aug. 28

Mark your calendars for a day of learning among local perinatal care providers, hosted by the Larimer County Perinatal Well-Being Coalition. This one-day event will include:

  • A special screening of the documentary Fear & Now by Liat Ron
  • Breakout session topics include: Language Matters, Maternal Stroke in Pregnancy and Postpartum, Increasing Support & Reducing Barriers
  • Networking and learning about local resources

Details

Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Time: 8:15 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Timberline Church - 2908 South Timberline Road, Fort Collins
Light refreshments and lunch will be provided. This event is offered at no cost. 

Keynote Presentation

Colorado Perinatal Care Quality Collaborative

 

Better Together: From Shared Purpose to Statewide Progress

Rebecca Alderfer, MPP
CEO of Colorado Perinatal Care Quality Collaborative (CPCQC)

Rebecca brings more than 20 years of experience leading strategic initiatives across healthcare, public policy, philanthropy, and government partnerships. Before joining CPCQC, she founded Summit View Strategies, where she worked to expand mental health screening and access to care during pregnancy and postpartum, advised healthcare and nonprofit partners, and helped guide the National Governors Association’s Maternal and Infant Health Initiative. Her previous work includes roles with the White House Office of Management and Budget, the U.S. State Department, Pew Charitable Trusts, and the Colorado Health Institute, focusing on healthcare access, global health, and social determinants of health. 

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8:15 AM: Check-In and Breakfast
8:45 AM: Welcome 
9 AM: Keynote Presentation by Rebecca Alderfer, MPP - CEO of CPCQC
10:15 AM - 11 AM: Breakout Session #1
11:15 AM - 12 PM: Breakout Session #2
12 PM: Lunch
12:45 PM: Intermission Presentation
1 PM: Screening of Fear and Now by Liat Ron
2:45 PM: Documentary Panel Discussion
3:15 PM: Closing Remarks
3:30 PM: Event Concludes

Language Matters 
Jennifer Johns, LCSW - UCHealth Family Medicine Center and Kristin Glenn, MBA/LCCE/PFA-C/CGE - Women's Clinic of Northern Colorado 
Language shapes the experience and outcomes of individuals with perinatal substance use disorder. The words spoken during an unexpected pregnancy or birth outcome become an indelible part of a woman's psychological landscape. Poor language choices can directly compound grief, strip away agency, and foster long-term medical distrust. This presentation gives birth professionals actionable tools to replace clinical or alienating medical phrasing with compassionate, trauma-informed alternatives.

Maternal Stroke in Pregnancy; What to Watch for and How to Respond 
Amanda Werner, BSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, SCRN, ASC-BC, Stroke Program Manager - UCHealth, Northern Colorado Region
Maternal stroke is an uncommon but serious occurrence that can occur during pregnancy and the postpartum period. This case-based session will help participants recognize what to watch for, including early warning signs and key risk factors, while also outlining how to respond within their role. Participants will leave with practical tools, an understanding of available treatment pathways at both the system and local level, and increased confidence to support timely, coordinated care without unnecessary stress.

Increasing Support, Reducing Barriers
Niki Froman, MSW/LCSW - Beyond the Shell and Sahra Cahoon, Executive Director/Founder - Love for Lily
In this session, we will discuss how to address barriers to care, foster holistic wellbeing, and create a community where women and families can thrive physically, emotionally, and socially. The benefits of collaborative care can be leveraged to support physical and mental health throughout the perinatal experience and beyond. In addition we will discuss how to provide community support and resources for families in the NICU as they navigate their experience under medically intensive circumstances. 

Social Prescribing (Intermission Presentation) 
Jo Buckley, Program Coordinator - Larimer County Community Health Improvement Plan
Social prescribing is a simple, powerful way to address health needs that don’t start or end in the exam room. It connects patients to non-clinical supports in the community, such as social groups, physical activity, arts and culture, volunteering, nature, or other local resources that strengthen connection and belonging. 

Registration

Event attendance is at capacity and registration is now closed. Please check back for details about the 2027 Summit. Thank you for your interest!
 

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About the Perinatal Well-Being Coalition

The Perinatal Well-Being Coalition is a collaborative network dedicated to supporting mental health and family wellness before and after birth. Established by the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment, the Coalition brings together a wide range of perinatal care professionals, including mental health providers, nurses, doulas, midwives, OB-GYNs, pediatricians, researchers, and program administrators, to help improve outcomes for families in our community.

CONTACT

Leigh Ann Frost, Maternal, Family, and Nutrition Health Manager

(970) 498-6731, lfrost@larimer.org