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Reversing the US Maternal Mortality Crisis
Length: 1:04
First presented at the FOMA Virtual 2023 Convention. FOMA is proud to offer this on-demand CME program as Kenneth E. Johnson, Jr., DO, FACOOG discusses the high maternal mortality in the USA, and what changes can be made. Following completion of this program, attendees shall be able to:
- Understand the scope of the Maternal Mortality Crisis in America
- Understand risk factors for Maternal Mortality and Morbidity
- Understand solutions to the Maternal Mortality crisis
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
Dr. Kenneth Johnson, Jr., DO has no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program or presentation.
GRIEVANCE POLICY: The FOMA strives to provide continuing medical education programs to fulfill the needs of the attendees and to meet the AOA Uniform Guidelines and AOA Accreditation Requirements. Comments, questions, or complaints should be forwarded to FOMA Executive Director Steve Winn, by calling the FOMA Office at 850-878-7364 or by mail to FOMA, 2544 Blairstone Pines Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32301, or by email to admin@foma.org
Kenneth Johnson, DO
Kenneth E. Johnson, DO, FACOOG, is a 1991 graduate of NSU-KPCOM. Currently, Dr. Johnson is the Executive Associate Dean for NSU Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine – Tampa Bay Regional Campus and serves as the former Chairman of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbus Medical Center, a teaching affiliate of Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. Dr. Johnson is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. He is a former Captain in the United States Air Force. Dr. Johnson served on the Governor’s task force on Maternal Death and Diabetes in Florida and as a Co-Investigator on Project Choices and Project Healthy Choices, two studies funded by the CDC to reduce Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. He was awarded the Charles C. Shepard award for his research and Publication on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. He was also recognized as the NSU – KPCOM as Professor of the year. While in Ft. Lauderdale, he was in active practice at the University and served as Chief of the Chris Evert Women’s Hospital at the Broward General Medical Center.
