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2021 Conference Agenda
10/14/2021 - 10/15/2021
2021 Speakers
Dr. Ali Rentz MD
Neonatologist
Dr. Rentz specializes in delivering care to neonates and at risk infants for over 20 years. Her passions include quality improvement, delivery room management of the newborn and neonate, and decreasing unnecessary NICU admissions.
Dr. Melissa Wolf MD
Obstetrician Gynecologist
Dr. Wolf MD lives a pssionate life filled with delivering care to OB/GYN patients not only in Montana but throughout the world. Dr. Wolf brings insight to the adversity our world faces in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Blair Wagner DNP, NNP-BC
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Blair was born and raised in Glendive, Montana. She obtained her bachelor's degree in nursing at Carroll College in Helena, Montana. She earned a doctorate in neonatal nursing practice from the University of Louisville, Kentucky. During nursing school, she discovered her love of the critical care pediatric patients, specifically infants, due to their extreme resiliency.
Kassie Runsabove
Program Officer
Kassie Runsabove supports the Montana Healthcare Foundation’s programming work in the American Indian Health focus area. Kassie has over 12 years of experience in health care ranging from public health to health administration.
Lauren Islay
Genetic Counselor
Lauren is a genetic counselor who currently specializes in reproductive medicine and stem cell therapy. Her passions include issues surrounding genetic screening of gamete donors and education of recipients, as well as promoting the integration of genetic counselors into the field of assisted reproduction.
Day 1-
Thursday, October 14th, 2021
6:30-8:00 Breakfast
7:15-7:45 Registration
8:00-8:15 Welcome
8:15-9:45 Did You Say NICU ?
Reducing Unnecessary NICU Admissions- Ali Rentz, MD
9:45-10:00 Break
10:00-11:30 Where in the World?
Exploring International Obstetrics - Melissa Wolf, MD
11:30-1:00 Lunch
Brief Enfamil Nutrition Product Update
1:00-2:00 Breakout Sessions
Can We Create a Culture of Care?
Caring for Native American Women & Families - Kassie Runsabove
Oxygen in the delivery room, why the fuss?
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia - Blair Wagner DNP, NNP-BC
What’s the Other Side of Burn Out?
Stress Management - Melissa Wolf, MD
2:00-2:15 Break
2:15-3:15 Breakout Sessions (Repeated)
3:15-4:45 Where’s Your Bias? I’ll show you Mine.
Implicit Bias - Kassie Runsabove
5:30-6:30 Dinner & Social Event
Julianna Papez, DO
Obstetrician Gynecologist
Julianna Papez, D.O. completed her undergraduate degree at Carroll College and earned her medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA. Dr. Papez was born and raised in Billings. She and her husband JW have three children, Cooper, Gabrielle, and Rowan. Dr. Papez enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, running, traveling and outdoor activities.
Krissy Roberts
PT, DPT
Krissy is a Montana native, with a deep passion in pelvic floor issues including pregnancy and post partum conditions for women.
Cammi Goetze
OTR/L
A native Montanan, Cammi has specialized in pelvic floor therapy for both male and female clients. She continues to focus on areas such as postpartum scar management and pelvic pain issues.
Wendy Samson
CEO FutureSYNC
Founder of FutureSYNC International, which has grown into the largest provider of Organizational and Leadership Development services in our Region.
Jamie Canning
SBD Certified Doula
Jamie is a certified doula who strives to professionally assist expectant mothers and fathers through the process of labor and delivery by being their professional liaison while navigating the healthcare system.
Day 2-
Friday, October 15th, 2021
6:30-8:00 Breakfast
8:00-8:15 Welcome
8:15-9:45 What’s the Future of Genetics?
Advances in Genetic Technologies - Lauren Isley, MS, CGC
9:45-10:00 Break, hotel checkout
10:00-11:15 COVID and pregnancy, now what?
COVID-19 and vaccinations while pregnant - Juliana Papez, DO
11:30-12:30 Breakout Sessions
Are Kegels Enough?
Collaboration on Perinatal Physical Issues - Krissy Roberts / Cammi Goetz
What Does a Doula Do?
The Role of a Doula and Tricks of the Trade - Jamie Canning
How Do Genetics Apply to Patient Care?
Genetics Case Studies - Lauren Isley
12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30-2:30 Breakout Sessions (Repeated)
2:30-2:45 Break- 30 Year RMCC Celebration
2:45-4:15 What’s a Nurse To Do?
Passionate Personal Accountability - Wendy Samson
4:15-4:30 Closing and Evaluations