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ILPQC 14th Annual Conference

The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center | Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 | 8:00am – 4:30pm CST

Welcome to the ILPQC 2026 Annual Conference Webpage!

Registration

Registration is OPEN. 

  • Regular Registration $150.00 (October 1st to October 28th)
Register Here

Reserve Hotel Room!

Hotel: The Westin Chicago Lombard for
Price: 185.00 USD per night
Last day to book at this rate: Monday, October 19, 2026
Book your room

Annual Conference Teams Survey

Submit Here

Submit Your QI Abstract!

Submit by 10/7/2026 for award consideration

2026 QI Poster Template 

Submit Here

Getting Ready for the Conference

All submitted abstracts have been accepted. Congratulations to our hospital teams!

We’re so proud of your hard work and commitment to improving care for birthing people, infants, and families across Illinois.

Please remember to:

  • Print and bring your poster to the meeting.

  • Display it during the poster session as directed at check-in.

  • Celebrate your team’s work and connect with other hospital QI teams!

We can’t wait to showcase your progress and celebrate your accomplishments together at the 14th Annual Conference.

ILPQC 14th Annual Conference Agenda

  • 8:00 – 8:15 a.m.

    Welcome

  • 8:15 – 9:00 a.m.

    ILPQC Year in Review: Celebrating Progress, Partnerships, and the Path Ahead

    Ann Borders, MD, MSc, MPH
    Executive Director and Obstetric Lead, ILPQC
    Leslie Caldarelli, MD
    Neonatal Clinical Lead, ILPQC
    Justin Josephsen, MD
    Neonatal Clinical Lead, ILPQC

  • 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.

    Title TBD: Keynote

    Dr. Nancy Byatt 
    Founder and Executive Director, Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program (MCPAP) for Moms

  • 9:45 – 10:00 a.m.

    Break

  • 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

    Title TBD: Plenary Speaker

    Dr. Angela Lober 
    Director of Research and Grants, Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)

  • 10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

    State Quality Collaborative Leaders Panel: National Perspectives on Improving Perinatal Care

    Connie Graves, MD, FACOG
    Maternal Medical Director, Tennessee Perinatal Quality Collaborative (TIPQC)

    Jennifer Condel, SCT(ASCP) MT
    Senior Program Manager, Perinatal Health, Pennsylvania Perinatal Quality Collaborative (PAPQC)

    Susan Guiterrez, BS, BSN, RN, CPHQ, LSSYB 
    Clinical Initiative Manger, Perinatal Quality Collaborative of North Carolina (PQCNC)

  • 11:45 – 12:15 p.m.

    ILPQC Awards Ceremony

  • 12:15 – 1:30 p.m.

    Networking Lunch and Poster Session

  • 1:30 – 2:15 p.m.

    Title TBD: Patient/Partner Panel

    Jennifer Mikenas – Moderator 
    Program Manager, MoMMAs Voices

    Diana Marrero 
    Hand to Hold Organization

  • 2:15 – 2:30 p.m.

    Break

  • 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

    Advancing Perinatal Excellence: Breakouts for Action in 2027
    A. OB Teams Breakout Session

    B. Neonatal Teams Breakout Session

    C. ILPQC Patient, Family and Community Partners Breakout Session

  • 4:15 – 4:30 p.m.

    Wrap Up and Evaluation

    Ann Borders, MD, MSc, MPH
    Executive Director and Obstetric Lead, ILPQC
    Patricia Lee King, PhD, MSW
    State Project Director and Quality Lead, ILPQC

ILPQC Share the Love Donation Drive

Join ILPQC in supporting families across Illinois through our “Share the Love” Donation Drive!

Because of your generosity, The Outreach House can continue serving over 1,000 families each month in Chicago’s western suburbs.

Please consider bringing any of the following items to the Annual Conference:

  • Diapers and wipes (all sizes)
  • Sleep sacks and swaddles
  • Infant clothing (0–12 months)
  • Formula or baby bottles (unopened)
  • Toiletries and self-care items for parents and caregivers
  • Gift cards for grocery or baby supply stores

Together, we can “Share the Love” and help every family meet their newborn’s needs with dignity and care.