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Thu Jul 16, 2026

Commission on Perinatal Care and Prevention of Infant Mortality

Commission to review perinatal statute, data updates, and doula care expansion

The Louisiana Commission on Perinatal Care and Prevention of Infant Mortality will meet to review its statutory charge, receive updates on Data to Action initiatives and Project M.O.M., and discuss expanding doula, birth worker, and midwifery care through the Mama+ Collaborative. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of prior minutes.

Review of Perinatal Commission Statute/Charge (LA.R.40:2113)
Data to Action check-in/updates by Ms. Rebecca Majdoch
Project M.O.M. updates and implementation by Dr. Pete Croughan
Mama+ Collaborative: expanding doula, birth worker, and midwifery care by Ms. Frankie Robertson
Perinatal Commission vacancy update for Family Practitioner and Neonatologist positions

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Benson Tower ▪ 1450 Poydras St. Ste. #2001 ▪ P.O. Box 60630 ▪ New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Phone: (504) 568-3504 ▪ Fax: (504) 568-3503 ▪ www.ldh.la.gov An Equal Opportunity Employer LOUISIANA COMMISSION ON PERINATAL CARE AND PREVENTION OF INFANT MORTALITY MEETING July 16, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Louisiana State Capitol, Governor’s Press Room 900 N Third Street Baton Rouge, LA. 70804 Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yYWNJmuhRMSFLp9YbAx45g The Bureau of Family Health is committed to promoting transparency, accessibility, and public engagement in all board, commission, and council meetings. The link to access the meeting online is provided for convenience for members of the public as a part of that commitment. AGENDA I. Call to Order – Chair/Presiding Officer II. Roll Call – Chair/Presiding Officer (5 minutes) III. Perinatal Commission Statute/Charge Review- LA.R.40:2018 Subsection F (1 minute) IV. Public Comment V. Approval of Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) a. May 21, 2026 VI. Surgeon General Griffin Check-in (10 minutes) VII. Data to Action Check-in/Updates – Ms. Rebecca Majdoch, Data to Action Team Lead, LDH BFH (15 minutes) VIII. Project M.O.M. Updates and Implementation – Dr. Pete Croughan (20 minutes) IX. Mama + Collaborative, Expanding Access to Doula, Birth Worker, and Midwifery Care Throughout Pregnancy and Postpartum – Ms. Frankie Robertson (20 minutes) X. P …

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Thu May 21, 2026

Commission on Perinatal Care and Prevention of Infant Mortality

Commission to review infant mortality data and elect new chair

The Louisiana Commission on Perinatal Care and Prevention of Infant Mortality will meet to review the 2020–2022 Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review report, discuss the PRAMS survey, and hold its annual chair election. The meeting also includes updates from the Surgeon General and legislative matters.

Review of 2020–2022 Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review (PAMR) report
Annual chair election and vote
PRAMS survey overview by Ms. Rebecca Majdoch
Surgeon General Griffin check-in
Legislative updates

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✓ Decided: Dr. Steve Spedale re-elected as Perinatal Commission Chair

The Commission unanimously re-elected Dr. Steve Spedale as Chair through May 2027 and approved the March 19, 2026, meeting minutes. Members reviewed maternal mortality data from 2020-2022 and received updates on the PRAMS survey and pending maternal health legislation.

Approved meeting minutes from March 19, 2026 (Unanimous)
Elected Dr. Steve Spedale as Chair until May 2027 (Unanimous)

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Benson Tower ▪ 1450 Poydras St. Ste. #2001 ▪ P.O. Box 60630 ▪ New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Phone: (504) 568-3504 ▪ Fax: (504) 568-3503 ▪ www.ldh.la.gov An Equal Opportunity Employer LOUISIANA COMMISSION ON PERINATAL CARE AND PREVENTION OF INFANT MORTALITY MEETING May 21, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Woman's Hospital, 3rd Floor, Support Building, 500 Rue de la Vie, Suite 305 Baton Rouge, LA 70817 Register in advance for this webinar: Here is the link for registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QnejoIONS5auE9fQOI7wpg The Bureau of Family Health is committed to promoting transparency, accessibility, and public engagement in all board, commission, and council meetings. The link to access the meeting online is provided for convenience for members of the public as a part of that commitment. AGENDA I. Call to Order – Chair/Presiding Officer II. Roll Call – Chair/Presiding Officer (5 minutes) III. Perinatal Commission Statute/Charge Review- Louisiana Legislative Resolution RS 40:2018. Subsection F (1 minute) IV. Public Comment V. Approval of Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) a. March 19, 2026 VI. Surgeon General Griffin Check-in (10 minutes) VII. Perinatal Commission annual chair election and vote (5 minutes) VIII. 2020 – 2022 Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review (PAMR) Report Review of Data – Dr. Veronica Gillispie-Bell (25 minutes) IX. Public Comment X. Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring Systems (PRAMS) …

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Draft Benson Tower ▪ 1450 Poydras St. Ste. #2001 ▪ P.O. Box 60630 ▪ New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Phone: (504) 568-3504 ▪ Fax: (504) 568-3503 ▪ www.ldh.la.gov An Equal Opportunity Employer L OUISIANA COMMISSION ON PERINATAL CARE AND PREVENTION OF INFANT MORTALITY MEETING - MINUTES M ay 21, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. V irtual Meeting Anchor Location: Woman's Hospital, 3rd Floor, Support Building, 500 Rue de la Vie, Suite 305 Baton Rouge, LA 70817 I. C all to Order a. T he Chair, Dr. Steve Spedale, called the meeting to order at 1:05 PM. II . Roll Call – Chair/Presiding Officer a. Nine members attended and a quorum was present. b. Members in attendance included Dr. Scott Barrilleaux, Dr. Karli Boggs, Representativ e S tephanie Berault, Ms. Aundria Cannon, Ms. Leslie Lewis, Ms. Erika Moss, Dr. Steven Spedale, Ms. Emily Stevens, Ms. Amy Zapata. c. Five members not in attendance included Senator Regina Barrow, Dr. Joseph Biggio, Dr. Courtney Campbell, Dr. Rodney Wise, and Dr. St. Amant. d. Guests in attendance included Ms. Cheri Johnson, Ms. Allison Champagne, Ms. Elizabeth Fontenot, Mr. Matthew Wallace, Ms. Berkley Durbin, Ms. Rebecca Majdoch, Ms. Ashley Coates, Dr. Veronica Gillispie-Bell, and Ms. Driana Pommier. II I. Perinatal Commission Statute/Charge Review- LA.R.40:2018. Subsection F a. The Chair reviewed the Perinatal Commission charge and operating guidelines found i n L ouisiana Legislative Resolution RS 40:2018, Subsection F, found attached to the bac k pa ge …

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Thu Mar 19, 2026

Commission on Perinatal Care and Prevention of Infant Mortality

Commission to review 2025 maternal health data and 2026 initiatives

The Louisiana Commission on Perinatal Care and Prevention of Infant Mortality will hear state health updates, a Maternal Innovation Grant presentation, and a review of 2025 data and 2026 initiatives from the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative. The agenda also includes a congenital syphilis report, ongoing data reports, and updates on the 2026 legislative session and commission vacancies.

Maternal Innovation Grant Presentation by Ms. Ariel Richard and Ms. Kimberly Wallace
LaPQC Updates: 2025 Review of Data and 2026 Initiatives by Dr. Veronica Gillispie-Bell
Congenital Syphilis 2025 Report-out by Ms. Elizabeth Lindsay
Data to Action Team Ongoing Data Report by Ms. Rebecca Majdoch
2026 Legislative Session Updates and Perinatal Commission Vacancy Update

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✓ Decided: Perinatal Commission approves January meeting minutes

The Commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes from January 15, 2026. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports on maternal health grants, perinatal quality initiatives, and congenital syphilis data.

Approved meeting minutes from January 15, 2026 (unanimous)

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Benson Tower ▪ 1450 Poydras St. Ste. #2001 ▪ P.O. Box 60630 ▪ New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Phone: (504) 568-3504 ▪ Fax: (504) 568-3503 ▪ www.ldh.la.gov An Equal Opportunity Employer LO UISIANA COMMISSION ON PERINATAL CARE AND PREVENTION OF INFANT MORTALITY MEETING Ma rch 19, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Loc ation: Louisiana State Capitol, Governor’s Press Room 900 N Third Street Baton Rouge, LA. 70804 Register in advance for this webinar: Here is the link for registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0P9EUGuTQTuYYLgEuk_d1w The Bureau of Family Health is committed to promoting transparency, accessibility, and public engagement in all board, commission, and council meetings. The link to access the meeting online is provided for convenience for members of the public as a part of that commitment. AGE NDA I. Call to Order – Chair/Presiding Officer II. Roll Call – Chair/Presiding Officer (5 minutes) III. Perinatal Commission Statute/Charge Review- Louisiana Legislative Resolution RS 40:2018. Subsection F (1 minute) IV. Public Comment V. Approval of Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) a. January 15, 2026 VI. State Health Updates - Dr. Evelyn Griffin, Surgeon General (10 minutes) VII. Maternal Innovation Grant Presentation – Ms. Ariel Richard & Ms. Kimberly Wallace (20 minutes) VIII. LaPQC Updates: 2025 Review of Data and 2026 Initiatives – Dr. Veronica Gillispie-Bell (25 minutes) IX. Public Comment X. Congenital Syphilis 2025 Report-out – Ms. Elizabeth Lindsay (15 …

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Benson Tower ▪ 1450 Poydras St. Ste. #2001 ▪ P.O. Box 60630 ▪ New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Phone: (504) 568-3504 ▪ Fax: (504) 568-3503 ▪ www.ldh.la.gov An Equal Opportunity Employer LOUISIANA COMMISSION ON PERINATAL CARE AND PREVENTION OF INFANT MORTALITY MEETING - MINUTES March 19, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Louisiana State Capitol, Governor’s Press Room 900 N Third Street Baton Rouge, LA. 70804 I. Call to Order a. The meeting was called to order at 1:07 P.M. by the Chair, Dr. Steve Spedale. II. Roll Call – Chair/Presiding Officer a. Nine members attended, and a quorum was present. b. Members in attendance included Dr. Scott Barrilleaux, Dr. Joseph Biggio, Dr. Karli Boggs, Representative Stephanie Berault, Ms. Aundria Cannon, Ms. Leslie Lewis, Ms. Erika Moss, Dr. Steve Spedale, and Ms. Amy Zapata. c. Members not in attendance included Senator Regina Barrow, Dr. Courtney Campbell, Dr. Marshall St. Amant, Ms. Emily Stevens and Dr. Rodney Wise. d. Guests in attendance included Carrie Templeton, Rebecca Majdoch, Dr. Veronica Gillispie-Bell, Mr. Matthew Wallace, Dr. Evelyn Griffin, Ms. Elizabeth Lindsay, Ms. Kimberly Wallace and Ms. Sarah Richard. Ms. Yoruba Baltrip-Coleman provided administrative support. III. Perinatal Commission Statute/Charge Review- Louisiana Legislative Resolution RS 40:2018. Subsection F a. The Chair reviewed the Perinatal Commission charge and operating guidelines found in Louisiana Le …

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Thu Jan 15, 2026

Commission on Perinatal Care and Prevention of Infant Mortality

Commission to review maternal and child health data and perinatal risk

The Commission on Perinatal Care and Prevention of Infant Mortality will meet to review its statutory charge and receive a data presentation on perinatal periods of risk. The body will also address commission vacancies and approve previous meeting minutes.

Presentation on Perinatal Periods of Risk (PPOR) by Rebecca Majdoch
Review of Louisiana Legislative Resolution RS 40:2018 Subsection F
Vacancy updates for Family Practitioner and Neonatologist positions
Approval of meeting minutes from September 18 and November 20, 2025

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✓ Decided: Commission approves September and November 2025 meeting minutes

The Commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes from September 18, 2025, and November 20, 2025. The remainder of the meeting consisted of presentations on data collection cycles and perinatal periods of risk assessment.

Approved meeting minutes from September 18, 2025 and November 20, 2025 (Unanimous)

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Benson Tower ▪ 1450 Poydras St. Ste. #2001 ▪ P.O. Box 60630 ▪ New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Phone: (504) 568-3504 ▪ Fax: (504) 568-3503 ▪ www.ldh.la.gov An Equal Opportunity Employer LOUISIANA COMMISSION ON PERINATAL CARE AND PREVENTION OF INFANT MORTALITY MEETING January 15, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Governor’s Press Room, Louisiana State Capitol 900 N. Third Street Baton Rouge, LA. 70802 Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rKRJ-XVfSnShRmnPHYU54w The Bureau of Family Health is committed to promoting transparency, accessibility, and public engagement in all board, commission, and council meetings. The link to access the meeting online is provided for convenience for members of the public as a part of that commitment. AGENDA I. Call to Order – Chair/Presiding Officer II. Roll Call – Chair/Presiding Officer (5 minutes) III. Perinatal Commission Statute/Charge Review- Louisiana Legislative Resolution RS 40:2018. Subsection F IV. Public Comment V. Approval of Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) a. September 18, 2025 b. November 20, 2025 VI. Maternal and Child Health Data Overview, Presentation on Perinatal Periods of Risk ( PPOR) - Rebecca Majdoch, Data to Action Team Lead, LDH-BFH (45-60 minutes) VII. Public Comment VIII. Other Business a. Perinatal Commission Vacancy Update – (5 minutes) i. Family Practitioner ii. Neonatologist IX. Announcements a. Next Perinatal Commiss …

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Benson Tower ▪ 1450 Poydras St. Ste. #2001 ▪ P.O. Box 60630 ▪ New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Phone: (504) 568-3504 ▪ Fax: (504) 568-3503 ▪ www.ldh.la.gov An Equal Opportunity Employer LOUISIANA COMMISSION ON PERINATAL CARE AND PREVENTION OF INFANT MORTALITY ELECTRONIC MEETING MINUTES January 15, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Woman's Hospital, 3rd Floor, Support Building, 500 Rue de la Vie, Suite 305 Baton Rouge, LA 70817 Electronic Meeting Minutes I. Call to Order a. The meeting was called to order at 1:08 P.M. by the Chair, Dr. Steve Spedale II. Roll Call – Chair/Presiding Officer a. Ten members were in attendance, in person and online, and a quorum was present. b. Members in attendance included D. Scott Barrilleaux, Dr. Joseph Biggio, Dr. Karli Boggs, Representative Stephanie Berault, Dr. Courtney Campbell, Ms. Aundria Cannon, Dr. Steve Spedale, Dr. Marshall St. Amant, Ms. Amy Zapata, and Dr. Rodney Wise. c. Members not in attendance included Senator Regina Barrow, Ms. Leslie Lewis, Ms. Erika Moss, and Ms. Emily Stevens. d. Guests in attendance included Ms. Preeti Moorthy, Ms. Rebecca Majdoch, Dr. Tri Tran, Surgeon General Dr. Evelyn Griffin, and Ms. Berkley Durbin. Ms. Yoruba Baltrip- Coleman provided administrative support. III. Perinatal Commission Statute/Charge Review- Louisiana Legislative Resolution RS 40:2018. Subsection F a. The Chair reviewed the Perinatal Commission charge and operating guidelines fo …

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