2026 HOPE-NE Symposium
HOPE-NE: Hypertension in Obstetrics: Prevention & Education – NEbraska
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time
UNMC Truhlsen Campus Events Center
(located on the first floor of the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education)
619 S 42nd Street, Omaha, NE 68105
This symposium will provide a focused exploration of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, emphasizing the role of biomarkers in detecting, stratifying risk for, and managing preeclampsia. Sessions will cover the development and implementation of the STAMPP‑HTN postpartum hypertension program, rural health perspectives in HDP management, and hands‑on nursing training for clinical care. Additional presentations will address cardiology dysfunction during preeclampsia and the peripartum period, along with basic science insights into targeted placental drug delivery, biomarker origins, and emerging therapeutics such as luteolin. The event offers an interdisciplinary overview aimed at improving maternal health outcomes.
At the conclusion of this activity, the participants should be better able to:
- Discuss evidence-based strategies for the identification, risk stratification, and management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including preeclampsia, to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes.
- Demonstrate interprofessional management of antepartum and postpartum hypertension, emphasizing continuity of care, role clarity, and effective communication across care settings.
- Integrate biomarker-driven and equity-focused approaches into clinical decision-making for patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy to support early detection and reduce disparities.
- Identify emerging evidence related to cardiovascular dysfunction, placental pathology, and novel therapeutics to inform care of patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
In support of improving patient care, University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians/Physician Associates
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses/Nurse Practitioners
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this activity for up to 6.0 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should only claim credit for the actual time spent participating in the activity.
Registration Information
General registration: $30
Students and Trainees are free
Deadline for registration: May 13, 2026
Payment Options
- Credit/Debit Card: Credit and debit card payments are accepted. A $3 non-refundable processing fee will apply.
- E-Check/ACH Transfer: Electronic check (ACH) payments are strongly recommended and do not incur any additional fees.
If you need assistance with online registration, please call our Registration Office at 402-559-5929.
Symposium Director
Sarosh Rana, MD, MPH
Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Chris J. and Marie A. Olson Endowed Professor
President - Olson Center for Women's Health Advisory Committee, UNMC
Questions?
Tori Greenlee
Educational Projects Coordinator, Center for Continuing Education, UNMC
Phone: 402-559-6235
