1. ICAHN and the Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics: DNA Day 2017 Webinar Better Together: Culturally Competent Nursing Practice to Achieve Better Birth Outcomes for Latina and African-American Mothers. Benefits of Prenatal Care in Underserved Communities
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Lee V. Smith
Director of Case Management
Sinai Community Institute – Family Case Management
Sinai Health System

2. Prenatal Care: Your Health and Baby’s Health Depends on It
Having a Medical Home and not delivering in the E.R.
Learn about Labor and Delivery
Accurate health and nutritional information
Better Understanding of baby developmental Stages
Referrals to Case Management, WIC and other social services

3. Empowerment Informed decisions Patients Rights
Get answers to the most frequently asked questions
Stay updated with information about your pregnancy
Receive simple steps for a healthier, more comfortable pregnancy
Take an active role when health problems arise
Question the effectiveness of different procedures, tests, consultations, and medications

4. Greater Access to Health Care & Resources for Future Pregnancies and Beyond
Awareness of Post Partum Care
Reproductive Life Planning
Understand the stages of your child's development
Get information on parenting
Understand the importance of regularly scheduled well child visits
Understand the importance of immunizations

5. Contact information:
Lee V. Smith
Director of Case Management
Sinai Community Institute
2735 W. 69th Street
Chicago, IL 60629
(773)

6. THANK YOU