National Media Coverage: Denver7 News - Featured Expert on Simulation Technology

April 25, 2022

Story: "New birthing simulation tech helps nurses, doctors prep for care"

Date: April 2022

Reach: National broadcast and online coverage

Brief Summary: Dr. Beebe was featured as a leading expert in a national news story about cutting-edge simulation technology for maternal health training. As the Simulation Lab Program Manager at BayHealth Medical Center, she demonstrated how advanced birthing simulators combining mannequin technology with live actors are revolutionizing healthcare education. The story highlighted her expertise in addressing the critical issue of maternal mortality, with Dr. Beebe explaining how simulation training can help prevent many of the 700 pregnancy-related deaths that occur annually in the United States.

Key Expert Insights Shared:

• "By using simulators and actors, we can practice some pretty difficult hand skills but in a safe place"

• Discussion of how simulation technology addresses cultural diversity and communication challenges

• Emphasis on preventing maternal mortality through realistic practice scenarios

• Explanation of how simulation allows providers to "recognize risk factors and recognize warning signs and practice those emergency situations over and over again"

Impact & Significance: This national media placement positioned Dr. Beebe as a thought leader in simulation technology and maternal health safety, reaching healthcare professionals and the general public with evidence-based solutions for improving patient outcomes.