Local to Global: Midwifery Models of Care

Local to Global: Midwifery Models of Care is a one-day convening examining how midwifery models can improve care quality, equity, and access in the United States and internationally. The program brings together midwives, health system leaders, advocates, researchers, policymakers, and implementers to compare local and global approaches and identify practical ways to strengthen midwifery care.

The event features plenary discussions, fireside conversations, case presentations, and panels addressing hospital-based care, birth centers, group care, policy and advocacy, and primary healthcare models. Facilitated breakout sessions will focus on practical challenges including funding, staffing, referrals, health system integration, and clinical quality.

When: October 1, 2026

Showtimes: 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. EDT

Tickets: Free

Registration: Registration is required; attendees should register in advance.

Audience: General public, Johns Hopkins faculty, staff, and students

Venue: Kenney Link 426/428/430, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center

Address: 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Convened by: Jhpiego

Partners: National Association to Advance Black Birth, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Georgetown University School of Nursing, Wajamama, and Align

Program: Plenary discussions, fireside conversations, case presentations, panels, and facilitated breakout discussions

Topics: Hospital-based care, birth centers, group care, policy and advocacy, primary healthcare, financing, staffing, referrals, health system integration, and clinical quality

Contact: Michaela Scott at Jhpiego, michaela.scott@jhpiego.org