2026 HOPE-NE Symposium
The symposium occurred on May 20, 2026, on the UNMC campus in Omaha, Nebraska, and provided a focused exploration of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, emphasizing the role of biomarkers in detecting, stratifying risk for, and managing preeclampsia. Sessions covered 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 addressed 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 offered an interdisciplinary overview aimed at improving maternal health outcomes.
Group photo of the symposium presenters, attendees, and organizers.
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.