Presentation Abstract
Roundtable on Elevating Patient-Centered Strategies for Care
In this roundtable, we are elevating the voice of patients, families, and providers regarding patient-centered strategies for care. Patients who experience severe maternal morbidity are at greatest risk of mortality. Their personal experience of severe complications during pregnancy or postpartum may result in long-term suffering, which may be worsened by the care they received, especially when it was not centered on their needs and desires. Maternal morbidity and mortality also has a lasting effect on families, as alongside every individual who is severely affected or lost during or after pregnancy is a family unit.
About Ms. Huskie
Greetings, my name is Shari Kewenvoyouma-Huskie. I am of the Navajo and Hopi tribes located in Northern Arizona. I am a proud mother of three and grew up on both Navajo and Hopi reservations. My family and I are descendants of many brave, fearless, and resilient Indigenous peoples. Our clans are the foundation of all we do and I would like to share them with you. I, Tukunang Mana (Hopi name: Cumulus Cloud Girl), am of the Ashii hi (salt) clan, born for the Isungwa (coyote) clan. My maternal grandfather is of the Ta nees zhani (tangle people) clan and my paternal grandfather is of the Pikaswungwa (corn) clan. Both of my tribes are matriarchal societies and my extended family is made up of different races, tribes, and religions. We are all very different in many ways, but that does not change the love we have for one another. Through good and hard times we do our best to support one another. Thankfully my family was there for me and my children when I suffered a traumatic event after the birth of my last baby. I hope to share this story with you and bring awareness to the unique circumstances we Indigenous women and families suffer when it comes to maternal health and morbidity. I look forward to speaking with you all. Thank you so much for this opportunity and taking time to get to know a little bit about me. Thank you (English), Ahee’hee (Navajo), and Askwali (Hopi).
Ms. Huskie did not disclose any conflicts of interest for this workshop.