In response to the rising rates of preterm births, its impact on perinatal outcomes, and health care costs, this symposium will explore quality improvement initiatives to prevent preterm birth and develop an agenda for action to decrease the rate of those preterm births that are not inevitable or medically necessary.  

When: Oct. 8 and 9, 2009

Where: Arlington, Va.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 2 (early bird registration discount until Sept. 11)

Audience: health care practitioners, health insurers, policy-makers, health purchasers, regulators, concerned citizens

Organized by March of Dimes in collaboration with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Nurse Midwives and Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses.

Visit the Web site to register or get more information.