Past Program Director at Stony Brook University School of Nursing’s Midwifery Program. Primary Teaching Areas include Midwifery, Women’s Health, Primary Care and Health Assessment.
Awards and Recognition:
- Women’s Recognition Award – The Town of Brookhaven – March 2024
- Empact Award – Game Changer – Black Long Island – May 2023
- Associate Clinical Professor – Stony Brook – School of Nursing – November 2021
- Community Service Award – Stony Brook Medicine – October 2019
- Excellence in Teaching Award – American College of Nurse Midwives, May 2019
- Excellence in Teaching Award – American College of Nurse Midwives, May 2018
- Fellow of the America College of Nurse Midwives, 2018
- Lifetime Member, American College of Nurse Midwifery (ACNM) 2000-Present
- ACNM Preceptor of the Year 2014
- Region 1 Chapter 7 ACNM President, 2004-2008
- Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, 2009-2024
Presentations:
National
| Watts, R., & Findletar Hines, H (2024). Your Birth, Your Way: Building Confidence in Birth Choices. Invited live zoom presentation BMHW Safer Births Workshop., April 16, 2024. |
| Findletar Hines, H (2021). ACNM Bridging Midwifery Experiences FACNM and SANMC Mentoring Program Orientation. Invited live virtual presentation. August 3, 2021. |
| Findletar Hines, H, Jolles, D., Jefferson, K., Hackley, B., & Summers. L. (2021). Doctoral Degrees for Midwives: The Need and Value Selecting the Degree that is Right for you. Invited recorded presentation for ACNM 66th Annual Meeting and Exhibition: Dismantling Racism in Midwifery. May 25, 2021. |
| Findletar Hines, H, (2021). Shine Your Light with Dr. Heather Hines. Invited live: The engaged Midwife Podcast. February 7, 2021 |
| Brumley, Jessica., Findletar Hines, H., Hyatt, J., Ortiz, Felina., Grayson, N., Marcelle, E., & Snow, Char’ly. (2020). Griot Session: BIPOC Midwife Faculty and Service Directors Share Their Stories. Invited live virtual presentation for American College of Nurse Midwives. October 22, 2020. |
| Breedlove, G., Lubko, Y., Peasley, A., Bradford, H., & Findletar Hines, H. (2020). Midwives Mentoring Midwives. Invited live virtual presentation for American College of Nurse Midwives Annual Meeting and Exhibition. May 30, 2020 |
| Stec, M., & Findletar Hines, H. (2019). Applications “Apps for DNP Education. Invited presented at AACN / Apple Boot camp Conference, Austin Texas. June 24, 2019. |
| Stec, M., & Findletar Hines, H. (2019). Application “Apps” in DNP Education. Invited presented at MECDNP Symposium, Flowood, MS Enhancing DNP Education and Practice through Cultural Awareness and Inter-professional Collaboration. March 7, 2019. |
| Stec, M., & Findletar Hines, H. (2018). Why Create Digital Content: Faculty and Student Content. Invited presented at AACN / Apple Boot camp Conference. Austin, TX. July 11, 2018. |
| Stec, M., & Findletar Hines, H. (2018). Do We Teach How They Learn: Exploring Faculty and Student Teaching and Learning with Technology. Invited presented at ACNM 63rd Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Savannah, GA. May 23, 2018. |
| Findletar Hines, H. (2018). R.E.D.I (Recognizing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) in Midwifery Education. Invited presented at ACNM 63rd Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Savannah, GA. May 23, 2018. |
Locally
| Findletar Hines, H & Martinez, N. (2024). Teen Parent Conference: “Thriving Together: Building Strong Futures for Young Parents and Their Children”. Invited live presentation: Suffolk County Teen Pregnancy Advisory Board. H. Lee Dennison Building. December 13, 2024. |
| Findletar Hines, H (2024). Break the Stigma: Maternal Mental Health Panel Discussion: Invited live presentation: Northwell South Shore University Hospital. May 18, 2024 |
| Watts, R., Alicea, TI., & Findletar Hines, H (2024). Black Maternal Health Week “Preconception to Postpartum. Invited presentation at Stony Brook Medicine. April 17, 2024 |
| Watts, R., & Findletar Hines, H (2024). “Your Birth, Your Way.” Invited virtual presentation. Safer Births Virtual Maternal Health Fair. April 9, 2024. |
| Watts, R., & Findletar Hines, H (2024). Support During Birth and Beyond: Partner Edition. Invited presentation at 9 in and 9 out (An Event to Connect Parents to the Resources You Need), Wang Center, March 24, 2024. |
| Findletar Hines, H & Alicea, T (2024). Women Health Workshop. Invited presentation at Nassau County Community College. March 7, 2024. |
| Watts, R., Faringer-Perez. I., & Findletar Hines, H (2024). BIPOC Midwife Panel. Invited presentation at Stony Brook University for Student Nurses. February 28, 2024. |
| Findletar Hines, H & Watts, R., (2024). Seeing the Whole Person – Perspectives from a Midwife. “Where Health Equity Begins”. Invited virtual presentation – Sigma Kappa Gamma Chapter Meeting: Promoting Health Equity and Person-Centered Care. February 26, 2024. |
| Castillo, A., Trent, K., Cochy, M., & Findletar Hines, H. (2024). Addressing the Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Crisis Through Primary Care Prevention and Policy. Invited virtual live presentation for Department of Family, Population and Preventive Medicine Seminar Series. February 14, 2024. |
| LoGiudice, J. & Findletar Hines, H. (2023). New England Midwifery Education Consortium (NEMEC) – Professional Issues in Midwifery: Credentialing & Privileges. Invited presented live virtual presentation. October 27, 2023. |
| Watts, R. & Findletar Hines, H. (2023). New England Midwifery Education Consortium (NEMEC) – Professional Issues in Midwifery: Presentation of Self. Invited presented live virtual presentation. October 27, 2023. |
| Findletar Hines, H & Watts, R., (2023). Seeing the Whole Person – Perspectives from a Midwife. “Where Health Equity Begins”. Invited presentation at Stony Brook University – 2023 Research Day: Promoting Health Equity and Person-Centered Care. May12, 2023. |
| Castillo, A., Cochy, M., Hackett, M., Findletar Hines, H., Lomax, S. (2023). Program in Public Health: Aftershock Film Screening and Panel Discussion. Invited presentation at Stony Brook Medicine. April 17, 2023. |
| Findletar Hines, H (2023). Myth Busters: Black Maternal Health Edition. Invited presentation at Hofstra University for The Birth Justice Warriors. April 12, 2023. |
| Findletar Hines, H (2023). Inventing Self Presentation. Invited presentation at Islip Middle School. March 10, 2023. |
| Findletar Hines, H & Alicea, T (2023). Women Health Workshop. Invited presentation at Nassau County Community College. March 7, 2023. |
| Findletar Hines, H (2023). Women’s Diversity Network: Panel Discussion on the Afternoon Documentary. Invited Panelist at Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock February 5, 2023
Watts, R. & Findletar Hines, H. (2022). New England Midwifery Education Consortium (NEMEC) – Professional Issues in Midwifery: Presentation of Self. Invited presented live virtual presentation. November 11, 2022. |
| Findletar Hines, H (2022). Women’s Diversity Network: Panel Discussion on the Afternoon Documentary. Invited Panelist at Hofstra University. November 11, 2022. |
| Findletar Hines, H (2022). Suffolk County Legislative Morbidity & Mortality Taskforce. Invited Zoom Presentation: The 5th Sunday Service – Sponsored by Assembly of Christian Educators. October 30, 2022. |
| Findletar Hines, H (2022). Suffolk County Legislative Morbidity & Mortality Taskforce. Invited Zoom Presentation: The 5th Sunday Service – Sponsored by Assembly of Christian Educators. October 30, 2022. |
| Lau, C., PT, DPT & Findletar Hines, H (2022). Period Positivity for the Nesting Place. Invited Zoom Presentation. September 21, 2022 |
| Findletar Hines, H (2022). Community Teach-In: Navigating the Sexual Reproductive Health Landscape in Nassau County. Invited Zoom presentation. August 24, 2022 |
| Findletar Hines, H (2022). Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Taskforce – Public Forum
Invited Live and Zoom presentation at Suffolk County Department of Civil Service. April 27, 2022 & May 11, 2022. |
| Findletar Hines, H (2022). Myth Busters: Black Maternal Health Edition. Invited presentation at Hofstra University for The Birth Justice Warriors. April 11, 2022. |
| Findletar Hines, H., (2022). Contraception “Updates” Lecture for PNP students. Invited presentation at Stony Brook School of Nursing. April 8, 2022 |
| Findletar Hines, H., & et. Al. (2022). Stony Brook School of Nursing – DNP Alumni Panel. Invited virtual presentation. April 5, 2022. |
| Watts, R. & Findletar Hines, H., (2022). Gynecology 101 Lecture for ANP students. Invited presented at Stony Brook School of Nursing. February7, 2022. |
| Watts, R. & Findletar Hines, H. (2021). New England Midwifery Education Consortium (NEMEC) – Professional Issues in Midwifery: Presentation of Self. Invited presented live virtual presentation. November 12, 2021. |
| Findletar Hines, H. (2021), Women’s Diversity Network: Maternal Mortality Suffolk Forum – “The Midwifery Perspective”. Invited presented live virtual presentation. June 15, 2021. |
| Findletar Hines, H. (2021), Women’s Diversity Network: Maternal Mortality Nassau Forum – “The Midwifery Perspective”. Invited presented live virtual presentation. May 15, 2021. |
| Watts, R. & Findletar Hines, H. (2021). Nearpod 101: Decreasing Zoom Fatigue and Increasing Student Engagement. Invited presented live virtual presentation. April 22, 2021. |
| Watts, R. & Findletar Hines, H. (2020). New England Midwifery Education Consortium (NEMEC) – Professional Issues in Midwifery: Presentation of Self. Invited presented live virtual presentation. November 13, 2020. |
| Altman, S., Julian, T., Kocis, C., Walker, K., & Findletar Hines, H. (2020). The Future of Midwifery Education and Clinical Practice: Developing Leaders. Invited presented virtually at SUNY Stony Brook School of Nursing. October 6, 2020 |
| Findletar Hines, H., (2020). Gynecology lecture for ANP & FNP students. Invited presentation virtually via Nearpod at Stony Brook School of Nursing February 2020. |
| Rimpel, L., & Findletar Hines, H. (2019). Women’s Health across the Lifespan to Promote Health Outcomes. Invited presented at 14th Annual Taking the Road to Eliminate Health Disparities Conference, Suffolk County of Health, Touro College, West Islip. November 15, 2019. |
| Findletar Hines, H. (2019). The Partnership between Midwifery Education and Midwifery Practice for Anhui Nursing College. Invited presented at SUNY Stony Brook School of Nursing. October 2, 2019. |
| Findletar Hines, H., (2017). Contraception lecture for PNP students. Invited presented at Stony Brook School of Nursing. October 2019. |
| Findletar Hines, H. (2018). New England Midwifery Education Consortium (NEMEC) – Professional Issues in Midwifery: Recognizing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Midwifery. Invited at Fairfield University. November 9, 2018. |
| Findletar Hines, H. (2018). Girls Power Tech Day 2018. Invited presented at Manorville High School. Manorville, NY. May 3, 2018. |
| Findletar Hines, H. (2018). New England Midwifery Education Consortium (NEMEC) – Professional Issues in Midwifery: Billing and Coding for New Midwives. Invited at Stony Brook Medicine. April 6, 2018 |
| Findletar Hines, H., (2018). Gynecology lecture for ANP students. Invited presented at Stony Brook School of Nursing February 2018. |
| Findletar Hines, H., Garretto, D., Russell, J., & Liot, M. (2017). Obstetrics & Gynecology Grand Rounds: Stony Brook “Reducing the Primary Cesarean Section: QI Project” Updates, Invited at Stony Brook Medicine. December 13, 2017. |
| Findletar Hines, H. (2017). New England Midwifery Education Consortium (NEMEC) – Professional Issues in Midwifery: “Getting Out into the Marketplace” Presentation of Self – Cover Letter, Resume/CV, & Interviewing. Invited at New York University. November 10, 2017. |
| Findletar Hines, H. (2016) Obstetrics & Gynecology Grand Rounds: Tricks and Tips for the Obstetrics “EMR”. Invited at Stony Brook Medicine. November 16, 2016. |
| Findletar Hines, H., Garretto, D., & Liot, M. (2016). Obstetrics & Gynecology Grand Rounds: Stony Brook “Reducing the Primary Cesarean Section: QI Project”. Invited at Stony Brook Medicine. March 15, 2016. |
| Findletar Hines, H. (2010). VBAC (Vaginal Birth after Cesarean) Following the Evidence: DNP project. Invited to March of Dimes Perinatal Nursing Conference. Marriott Marquis, NY. March 2010. |
| Findletar Hines, H. (2009) “Promoting VBAC (Vaginal Birth after Cesarean) Success”: DNP project. Invited to March of Dimes Perinatal Nursing Conference. Marriott Marquis, NY. March 2009. |
| Findletar, H. (2005) Women’s Month Celebration “Introducing Midwifery to our Community. Invited to Suffolk County Community College, Selden, NY. March 2005. |
| Findletar, H. (1998) Women’s Month Celebration “Introducing Midwifery to our Community. Invited to Suffolk County Community College, Riverhead, NY. Marcy 1998. |
Publications:
| 2023 | Busenhart, C., Findletar Hines, H., & Stec., M. (2023). Midwife Notes: A Curated Workbook for Midwifery Students. 2nd Edition. https://delivered.learnworlds.com/courses |
| 2022 | Busenhart, C., Findletar Hines, H., & Stec., M. (2022). Midwife Notes: A Curated Workbook for Midwifery Students. https://delivered.learnworlds.com/courses |
| 2021 | Kelstone, K., Watts, R., & Findletar Hines, H. (2021) “Developing a Comprehensive Midwifery Assessment Tool: Seeing the whole person”. Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health. |
| 2021 | Bradford, H., Findletar Hines, H., & et al. (2021) Midwives Mentoring Midwives: A Review of the Evidence and Best Practice Recommendations. Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health |
| 2020 | Baker, Maureen J., Findletar Hines, H., & et al. (2020) Active Learning strategies while near and far, now possible in an app-based world. Submitted Abstract. AACN Fall Faculty Forum. |
| 2020 | Findletar Hines, H (2020). “Reflections of a Midwifery Student – Volume III” Available on Apple Bookstore. Retrieved from https://books.apple.com/us/book/reflections-of-a-midwifery-student-volume-iii/id1531019817 |
| 2020 | Findletar Hines, H (2020). “Reflections of a Midwifery Student – Volume II” Available on Apple Bookstore. Retrieved from https://books.apple.com/us/book/reflections-of-a-midwifery-student/id1530215285 |
| 2018/
2020 |
Findletar Hines, H (2020). “Setting Up Your Midwifery Peripheral Brain” Available on Apple Bookstore. Retrieved from https://books.apple.com/us/book/setting-up-your-midwifery-peripheral-brain/id1529352486 |
| 2020 | [Hines, H (2020). Midwifery Digital Storytelling. (pg 8-11)]. In Grover, L. And Zemmer, J. (Eds.). Active Learning: Near & Far. Available on Apple Bookstore. Retrieved from https://books.apple.com/us/book/active-learning-near-and-far/id1520884249 |
| 2019 | Stec, M., Arbour, M. and Findletar Hines, H. (2019) “Client Centered Mobile Health Care Applications: Using the MARS Instrument for Evidence Based Evaluation”, Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health. |
| 2019 | Johnson, Christina MD; Karkala, Nikitha; Garretto, Diana J. MD; Hines, Heather Findletar CNM, DNP; Russell, Jessica RN; Liot, Michele RN Promoting Labor Progress to Prevent the Primary Cesarean—Before and After Educational Intervention [2T], Obstetrics & Gynecology: May 2019 – Volume 133 – Issue – p 213S |
| 2019 | [Findletar Hines, H (2019). Additional Skills Training. (Chapter 7)] Kitue, L. (2019). The Ultimate Survival Guide for New Midwives. Silver Spring, MD: American College of Nurse- Midwives. |
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