The Santa Cruz County Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Program (MCAH), in collaboration with The Circle Family Center, is thrilled to host an inspiring and timely Perinatal Summit—an in-person gathering focused on elevating respectful, community-rooted perinatal care.

Opening Remarks:
Dr. Lisa Hernandez, MD, MPH
Health Officer, Santa Cruz County

Featuring Guest Speakers:

Dr. Cristina Gamboa, MD, FACOG
Director of Population Health for Obstetrics, Midwifery, and Gynecology at Salud Para La Gente Faculty, Morehouse School of Medicine, Dominican Family Medicine Residency Program

Dr. Carmin Powell, MD, FAAP (She/Her/Hers)
Medical Director & Chair, Pediatric Department, Watsonville Community Hospital
Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Stanford School of Medicine

Event Details
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Cabrillo College, Aptos, Room # VAPA 1000 Forum
Cost: Free
Lunch will be provided
CEs: 3 free contact hours are available for RNs

Who Should Attend?
Perinatal healthcare providers, including but not limited to: hospital administrators, physicians, neonatologists, anesthesiologists, nurses, doulas, CPSP providers, and community health workers.

Why This Matters
Recent data from the 2021–2022 California Maternal and Infant Health Assessment survey shows that too many birthing people—especially Black and Latine individuals—report feeling unheard and disrespected during delivery, impacting postpartum outcomes. Let’s come to together and recommit to perinatal care that listens, honors, and uplifts every birthing experience.

Project sponsored by:

• Santa Cruz Couny Public Health
• The Circle Family Center
• Salud Para La Gente
• Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley
• Watsonville Community Hospital
• Cabrillo College