Demystifying Menstruation Workshop next week: share stories, shed shame, and gain knowledge!
Join us for a candid conversation about menstruation! Nursing faculty Stacey Iobst and Nana Omole will guide this interactive workshop on menstrual health. Come to share stories, shed shame, and gain knowledge! Find the information and faculty bios below:
When: Wednesday, March 5th from 4pm-6pm
Where: Virtual Via Zoom
Register here!
For questions or accommodations, contact Allyson DeMaagd at ademaagd@towson.edu
Stacey Iobst, Ph.D., RNC-OB, C-EFM, is an Assistant Professor at Towson University in the College of Health Professions Department of Nursing. She received a BSN from the University of Maryland School of Nursing and a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Dr. Iobst completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Uniformed Services University Graduate School of Nursing, where she conducted a qualitative study on shared decision-making among low-risk women during labor and birth. Following her postdoctoral fellowship, Dr. Iobst was a Junior Fellow at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, where she analyzed data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey to examine disparities in care among rural women diagnosed with postpartum depression. Her program of research is focused on shared decision-making among childbearing people and the relationship between perinatal mental health and quality of intrapartum care. Dr. Iobst has been a corresponding member of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Research Advisory Panel and is currently chair of the Maryland section of AWHONN.
Nana Omole has dedicated over 25 years to nursing, with a profound commitment to patient-centered education at every stage of care. Her journey began in Labor and Delivery, where she quickly realized the empowering impact of patient education. She became known for her compassion and skill, particularly in guiding even the most complex cases to successful non-surgical deliveries. Her passion for mentorship flourished as she served as a preceptor, instilling confidence and skills in new nurses. Since 2022, Nana has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Towson University, where she nurtures a supportive learning environment, easing students’ anxieties in clinical settings. Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Nursing Leadership at Salisbury University, Nana is dedicated to advancing nursing education and practice, with aspirations to mentor and guide future educators and healthcare professionals.
We hope to see you there!
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This post was written by Rinnier, Amy M.