Mountain AHEC Perinatal Substance Exposure Summit
Project CARA, a perinatal substance use disorder clinic at Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC), is excited to invite you to the 9th Annual Perinatal Substance Exposure Summit. This live summit will take place virtually on Friday, February 6, 2026. Participants have the option to register for the full day, the morning session, or afternoon session. This year’s group of speakers reflects a commitment to the goals of the summit:
- Delivering evidence-based practice around Perinatal Substance Use Disorders (PSUDs) treatment
- Providing education that is pertinent to all parts of the integrated team working with PSUD
The summit elevates innovative programs that address the changing landscapes in supporting pregnant people affected by substance use. Our keynote speakers Kimá Joy Taylor, MD, MPH, FAAP from Doing Right by Birth and Anka Consulting and Brandee Izquierdo, PhD, DPA, MPA from Pew Charitable Trusts will focus on addressing the perinatal systems of care and the healthcare policies that impact people with living or lived experience. Other topics include introductory and advanced courses on PSUDs, data from the Maternal Mortality Review Committee, mobile methadone units, and Hepatitis C treatment in the perinatal period.