Our Mission & Vision
Our mission is to be the most comprehensive center of excellence for stillbirth in the United States. We aim to be a national and global leader in the fight to end preventable stillbirths. As an academic medical center, we deliver excellence in clinical care, research, and bereavement support. Our vision is to provide encompassing, respectful, compassionate care for families who suffer from stillbirth pregnancy loss. The University of Utah Stillbirth Center of Excellence is an approved University of Utah Academic Center.
Six Cores of Utah Stillbirth Center
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Clinical Care
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Bereavement Support
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Education
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Advocacy
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Research
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Justice and Community Engagement
Stillbirth Rates & Improving Stillbirth Support
The Utah Stillbirth Center of Excellence works in partnership with many individuals and organizations to strive toward these ambitious yet critical aims by 2035.
- Cut the US stillbirth rate in half
- Cut racial disparities in US stillbirth rates in half
- Double the proportion of affected US families receiving bereavement support
- Ensure at least 75% of US stillbirths undergo a comprehensive perinatal audit and complete evaluation for potential causes
- Bring stillbirth permanently out of the shadows through changing cultural norms
- Establish the US as a global leader in stillbirth prevention, support, and research
- Make significant improvements to stillbirth rates in low-income and high-income settings worldwide
Hear From Our Donors
“We are proud supporters of the University of Utah, which is setting the standard nationally for prenatal clinical care and research in stillbirth prevention all at an amazing speed, with admirable passion and grit. The establishment of the Utah Stillbirth Center of Excellence addresses a dire need in our country and will establish the University as a national leader in perinatal care."
Utah Pregnancy After Loss (UPAL) Program Care
The Utah Pregnancy After Loss (UPAL) Program provides care to families who have experienced the following:
- Stillbirth
- Newborn death
- Recurrent loss
- Termination for medical or obstetric reasons
- Pregnancies with serious complications
In addition to caring for families who are pregnant again after loss, we offer consultations with families who have recently suffered a pregnancy loss and want to discuss test results or plan for future pregnancies. In addition to offering mental health care, we are building a peer support program for families.
Team Spotlight
Alli is a dedicated and experienced registered nurse with over nine years of progressive leadership and clinical expertise in women's health and nursing informatics. She has demonstrated an ability to provide exceptional patient care in diverse health care settings, including in-patient, women's and children's clinics, and most recently, nursing informatics. Alli has a proven track record in leadership roles, including nurse supervisor and nurse manager, where she successfully led teams, improved operational efficiency, and ensured high-quality patient care. Currently, Alli, is experienced in leveraging technology to enhance clinical workflows and support evidence-based practice as a Nursing Informatics Specialist. Over the last two years, Alli has taken this knowledge of health care technology to improve systems integration and the adoption of our Epic systems for enhanced patient care and operational efficiency.
"Alli is a vital member of Ambulatory Nursing Informatics, who supports the Women’s and Children’s service line. She has gone above and beyond to help get this clinic what it needs in Epic to facilitate the new workflows. She is a great advocate for the areas that she supports!" - Christine Stewart
"I am so grateful for your exceptional work and dedication to our team. I know I can always count on you when reaching out for assistance on a project. Thank you for all your hard work it is truly appreciated." - Teri Montoya
"Alli is always ready to take on challenges with enthusiasm and sharp focus. One of her most recent contributions has been improving our patient identification process. Thanks to Alli’s work, we can now quickly and easily identify UPAL patients across our system. Alli's proactive approach and problem-solving mindset helps to create a culture of continuous innovation! Alli helps us to bring ideas from the frontline to reality in this clinic and the many others she partners with. She has been an incredible asset to our team, and I’m lucky to work alongside her." - Stephanie Sanchez
