Welcome to Oregon Midwives
Martha Browning Bryant Memorial Lecture
Chapter meetings
Upcoming ACNM Oregon Affiliate Meeting
Saturday March 31, 2012
6:00pm
ACOG/Or Section meeting (exact location TBA)
Sun River, OR
Email us with questions.
Officers
- Chair
Polly Malby - Vice Chair
Helene Rippey - Secretary
Elise Erickson - Treasurer
Margaret Egeland - Lead for policies & politics
Happy Barnes
Announcements
- ACNM Responds to ACOG Statement on Homebirth
- 2011 State Legislation Impacts Midwifery and Maternity Care in Oregon
Welcome
Welcome to the web site for The Oregon Chapter of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM).The Oregon Chapter of ACNM is the the professional organization for more than 215 Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) in Oregon. We are here to:
- Promote the profession of midwifery in Oregon.
- Educate the public about the profession of midwifery.
- Help Oregon women find a midwife.
- Improve access to the midwifery model of care.
- Inform Oregon midwives about ACNM activities.
- Foster networking opportunities for Oregon midwives.
- Cultivate alliances with healthcare organizations and professional groups.
- Advocate for midwifery in the Oregon State Legislature.
- Advance and support health policy initiatives that promote the health and well-being of women and newborns.
- Provide continuing education opportunities for healthcare professionals.