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UI Health Nurse Midwife is One of Six in Nation to Receive Prestigious Scholarship

Karie E. Stewart, MPH, MSN, CNM, APRN, a nurse midwife and founder of the Melanated Group Midwidfery Care program at UI Health, has been honored with a scholarship from the March of Dimes and Pampers. About the scholarship, Stewart said, “As a Certified Nurse Midwife, public health professional, and PhD student, my doctoral research is not just academic, it’s a mission rooted in lived experiences and a drive to dismantle the systemic barriers that disproportionately impact Black moms and babies. This scholarship will elevate the visibility of innovative and community-driven solutions.”

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May 17 2025

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May 17 2025

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May 17 2025

Saturday, 12:11 pm–12:11 pm
May 17 2025

Saturday, 12:11 pm–12:11 pm
May 17 2025

Saturday, 12:11 pm–12:11 pm