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title: "Listen: Parkview and public health officials discuss the access to care for mothers and children"
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# Listen: Parkview and public health officials discuss access to care for mothers and children

[ Emma ](https://blog.matter.health/author/emma)  June 7, 2022

## Creating healthier moms and babies: Improving access to care

Though there has been increased attention to maternal and child health, significant improvements still need to be made to increase access to quality healthcare. A lack of access to consistent, high-quality and affordable healthcare increases the risk and severity of chronic conditions, healthcare costs, the risk of poor health outcomes, health disparities and mortality rate.

Listen as Parkview Health leaders, Indiana public health officials and Healthy Mom & Baby challenge alumni to discuss the need for improved access to care for underrepresented mothers and children in Indiana and across the world.

**Moderator:**  
 Jolynn Suko, *Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer, Parkview Health*

**Panelists:**  
 Barry McCann, *Founder and CEO, NUA Surgical*  
 Cassie Beer, *Women’s Fund Director, Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne*  
 David Gray, *Director of Government Relations & Connected Health Policy, HIMSS*  
 Elizabeth Wahl, *Program Manager, Indiana Family and Social Services Administration*  
 Erin Norton, *Director of Community Outreach, Parkview Health*  
 Valerie Rogers, *Director of Government Relations, HIMSS*

**Listen to the full conversation:**

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