Give the Gift of Midwifery

 
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What is the North Carolina Nurse-Midwives PAC?

The NC Nurse-Midwives PAC is a political action committee that provides campaign contributions to candidates across the state of North Carolina who are working to promote policy solutions that support the ideals of NCACNM, nurse-midwives, and the health and wellbeing of the people we serve.

Contributions are collected from NCACNM members, clients and community members.  With guidance from the Legislative Committee of NCACNM, these contributions are distributed to state legislators and candidates who have shown a commitment to and understanding of key health issues in North Carolina that affect our clients and access to midwifery care across the state.  Contributions help to promote improved relationships between legislators and CNMs in the community.  Through these relationships, we can further educate legislators about nurse-midwives and the important role we provide.

Why is NOW an important time to contribute to the PAC?

  • NC is now one of only THREE states in the country that require nurse-midwives to have a signed supervisory agreement with a physician to practice.

  • North Carolina has a significant access to care problem – 31 out of 100 counties in NC have no practicing Ob/Gyn provider.  Removing the current restrictive supervision language will increase the number of CNMs able to work to the full extent of our education and training, therefore increasing access to quality healthcare across the state.

  • Access to care by CNMs has been shown to decrease rates of neonatal and infant mortality, preterm birth, low birth weight, medical intervention and cesarean delivery.

How can I contribute to the NC Nurse-Midwives PAC?

Donate here to make your contribution to support the PAC and midwifery in North Carolina.
Please consider a recurring MONTHLY contribution!

 
 

You can also mail a check with this Contribution Form to:

NC Nurse-Midwives PAC
c/o Katie Calvillo
5201 Poyner Road
Raleigh, NC 27612 North Carolina

Nurse-midwives pac committee:

Elke Bachmann, CNM
Katie Calvillo, CNM
Ashli Gibson, CNM
Renee Spain, CNM

Questions about the PAC? Contact Katie Calvillo, CNM at katie@calvillo.com