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Arizona Perinatal Trust (APT), a 501(c) (3) nonprofit, was established in September 1980. It was initially established by carryover funds from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation perinatal regionalized grant (1975-1980) and a grant from St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center and Good Samaritan Hospital. The Trust is dedicated to improving the health of Arizona's mothers and babies and is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees and Board of Directors.
APT has three main components; certification, perinatal education, and perinatal data analysis, which form the core of our work. These efforts are implemented in collaboration with our member hospitals in the region, the professionals who work with mothers, babies, and the state agencies that partner with us to support the regional perinatal system. The Voluntary Certification Program is a quality improvement process that includes matching hospital capabilities and capacity to established guidelines through a self-assessment process and a site visit by a team of peer professionals. Perinatal Education includes the Annual Arizona Perinatal Trust Conference, continuing education of perinatal staff and patient education requirements as part of certification.
Purpose
Our Goal
Our Goal
Our Goal
Every mother and baby in Arizona should have the best care regardless of where they live in Arizona. The Arizona Perinatal Trust is a private-public partnership among hospitals, health care professionals, and state agencies throughout Arizona, committed to an effective regionalized perinatal health care system.
Mission
Our Goal
Our Goal
The Arizona Perinatal Trust is created to be an independent source of energy and resource to focus efforts on the continuing improvement of the health of Arizona's mothers and babies.
Vision
Our Goal
Vision
Thus, the critical impact of birth outcome, which persists for the duration of each life, calls for special commitment to principle of equal access to high quality care for all mothers and their babies.
Volunteer Boards
2023 Board of Trustees
2023 Board of Directors
2023 Board of Directors
Chairman – Robert “BJ” Johnson, MD
Vice Chairman – Rhonda Anderson, MPA, RN, DNSc, FAAN, FACHE
Secretary – Richard Jutzi, CPA
Trustees
Michael Clement, MD
Grayson Guzman, MD
Melissa Day-Johnson
Nancy Kinnard
Kathryn L. Reed, MD
Mark Shwer, MD
William Sowders, Esq.
Warren Whitney, MBA
Emeritus
Joe Daily, MD
Len Kirschner, MD, MPH, FACOG
Consultants
Christina Becerra MHA – ADHS (Bureau of Women & Children’s Health)
2023 Board of Directors
2023 Board of Directors
2023 Board of Directors
President – Alan Bedrick, MD
Vice President – Mary Luster, MS-L, RN, NE-BC
Secretary – Hugh S. Miller, MD
Treasurer – Sarah Dent, MSN, RNC
Directors
Teresa Anzar, MSN, RNC-OB
Georgina “Gina” Barreras, MSN, RN
Mary “Gina” Connelly, MD
Curtis Cook, MD
Dean V. Coonrod, MD, MPH
Kimberly Couch, FNP, CNM, DNP
Lynn K. Daugherty, MHA, BSN, RN
Sarah Dent, MSN, RNC
Margaret Earle, MD
Andrea Hassler, RN, MSN
Sharon Glanville, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Jan Hughes, PA
Shelly Lanagan, MS, WHNP, RNC-OB, C-EFM
Deb Ledington, MSN, NNP-BC
Michael MacKinnon, DNP, FNP-C, CRNA
Karin Braun, RN
Debra Pace, RN, BSN
Lori-Ann Satran, MS-L, BSN, RN, ICBLCE
Lori Throne, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Kathy Walker, MS, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Consultants
TBD – Indian Health Services
Odette Colburn, RN, BSN - ADHS (Licensing)
Christina Becerra, MHA – ADHS (HRPP)
Laura Luna Bellucci, MBA - ADHS (BWCH)
Eric Tack, MD, JD, MPH – AHCCCS
Our Staff
- Chief Executive Officer - Laurie Wood
- Program Services Manager - Angie Reyna
- Event and Meeting Manager - Kathleen Rose
- Administrative Services Manager - Nancy Kmetz
Help Our Cause
The Trust is primarily funded through hospital certification and membership fees. Additional revenue is generated through donations and grants.
Contact Us
Arizona Perinatal Trust
7227 North 16th Street, Suite 210 Phoenix, Arizona 85020 Phone: (602) 835-2525
Hours
Monday - Friday:
8am - 4pm