Dr. Heather Findletar Hines, DNP, CNM, FACNM

Speaking & Publications

Dr. Heather Findletar Hines is a nationally recognized midwife, educator, and advocate with over two decades of experience advancing birth justice and maternal health equity. She is one of Long Island’s most sought-after midwifery speakers invited to keynotes, panels, and workshops across Long Island and nationally. As the founder of One Love Midwifery, Apple Distinguished Educator, and published researcher, Dr. Heather brings expertise, passion, and lived experience to every stage she steps on.

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Dr. Heather Findletar Hines CNM FACNM co-founder and clinical director of One Love Midwifery Suffolk County

Empowering communities through clinical excellence and advocacy.

Awards & Recognition

  • Lifetime Member, ACNM, 2000–Present
  • 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 – ACNM, May 2019
  • Excellence in Teaching Award – ACNM, May 2018
  • Fellow of the American College of Nurse Midwives, 2018
  • Apple Distinguished Educator, Class of 2017
  • ACNM Preceptor of the Year 2014

National Presentations

  • April 16, 2024 — Watts, R., & Findletar Hines, H. Your Birth, Your Way: Building Confidence in Birth Choices. BMHW Safer Births Workshop. Live zoom presentation.
  • August 3, 2021 — Findletar Hines, H. ACNM Bridging Midwifery Experiences FACNM and SANMC Mentoring Program Orientation. Live virtual presentation.
  • May 25, 2021 — Findletar Hines, H., Jolles, D., Jefferson, K., Hackley, B., & Summers, L. Doctoral Degrees for Midwives: The Need and Value Selecting the Degree that is Right for you. ACNM 66th Annual Meeting and Exhibition: Dismantling Racism in Midwifery.
  • February 7, 2021 — Findletar Hines, H. Shine Your Light with Dr. Heather Hines. The Engaged Midwife Podcast. Live invited appearance.
  • October 22, 2020 — Brumley, J., Findletar Hines, H., Hyatt, J., Ortiz, F., Grayson, N., Marcelle, E., & Snow, C. Griot Session: BIPOC Midwife Faculty and Service Directors Share Their Stories. American College of Nurse Midwives. Live virtual presentation.
  • May 30, 2020 — Breedlove, G., Lubko, Y., Peasley, A., Bradford, H., & Findletar Hines, H. Midwives Mentoring Midwives. American College of Nurse Midwives Annual Meeting and Exhibition. Live virtual presentation.
  • June 24, 2019 — Stec, M., & Findletar Hines, H. Applications "Apps" for DNP Education. AACN/Apple Bootcamp Conference, Austin, Texas.
  • March 7, 2019 — Stec, M., & Findletar Hines, H. Application "Apps" in DNP Education. MECDNP Symposium, Flowood, MS.
  • July 11, 2018 — Stec, M., & Findletar Hines, H. Why Create Digital Content: Faculty and Student Content. AACN/Apple Bootcamp Conference, Austin, TX.
  • May 23, 2018 — Stec, M., & Findletar Hines, H. Do We Teach How They Learn: Exploring Faculty and Student Teaching and Learning with Technology. ACNM 63rd Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Savannah, GA.
  • May 23, 2018 — Findletar Hines, H. R.E.D.I (Recognizing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) in Midwifery Education. ACNM 63rd Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Savannah, GA.

Local Presentations

  • December 13, 2024 — Findletar Hines, H. & Martinez, N. Teen Parent Conference: "Thriving Together: Building Strong Futures for Young Parents and Their Children." Suffolk County Teen Pregnancy Advisory Board, H. Lee Dennison Building.
  • May 18, 2024 — Findletar Hines, H. Break the Stigma: Maternal Mental Health Panel Discussion. Northwell South Shore University Hospital.
  • April 17, 2024 — Watts, R., Alicea, TI., & Findletar Hines, H. Black Maternal Health Week "Preconception to Postpartum." Stony Brook Medicine.
  • April 9, 2024 — Watts, R., & Findletar Hines, H. "Your Birth, Your Way." Safer Births Virtual Maternal Health Fair.
  • March 24, 2024 — Watts, R., & Findletar Hines, H. Support During Birth and Beyond: Partner Edition. 9 in and 9 out Event, Wang Center.
  • March 7, 2024 — Findletar Hines, H. & Alicea, T. Women Health Workshop. Nassau County Community College.
  • February 28, 2024 — Watts, R., Faringer-Perez, I., & Findletar Hines, H. BIPOC Midwife Panel. Stony Brook University for Student Nurses.
  • February 26, 2024 — Findletar Hines, H. & Watts, R. Seeing the Whole Person – Perspectives from a Midwife. "Where Health Equity Begins." Sigma Kappa Gamma Chapter Meeting.
  • February 14, 2024 — Castillo, A., Trent, K., Cochy, M., & Findletar Hines, H. Addressing the Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Crisis Through Primary Care Prevention and Policy. Department of Family, Population and Preventive Medicine Seminar Series.
  • October 27, 2023 — LoGiudice, J. & Findletar Hines, H. NEMEC – Professional Issues in Midwifery: Credentialing & Privileges. Live virtual presentation.
  • May 12, 2023 — Findletar Hines, H. & Watts, R. Seeing the Whole Person – Perspectives from a Midwife. Stony Brook University 2023 Research Day.
  • April 17, 2023 — Castillo, A., Cochy, M., Hackett, M., Findletar Hines, H., & Lomax, S. Aftershock Film Screening and Panel Discussion. Stony Brook Medicine.
  • April 12, 2023 — Findletar Hines, H. Myth Busters: Black Maternal Health Edition. Hofstra University, The Birth Justice Warriors.
  • March 10, 2023 — Findletar Hines, H. Inventing Self Presentation. Islip Middle School.
  • March 7, 2023 — Findletar Hines, H. & Alicea, T. Women Health Workshop. Nassau County Community College.
  • February 5, 2023 — Findletar Hines, H. Women's Diversity Network: Panel Discussion on the Afternoon Documentary. Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock.
  • November 11, 2022 — Watts, R. & Findletar Hines, H. NEMEC – Professional Issues in Midwifery: Presentation of Self. Live virtual presentation.
  • November 11, 2022 — Findletar Hines, H. Women's Diversity Network: Panel Discussion on the Afternoon Documentary. Hofstra University.
  • September 21, 2022 — Lau, C., PT, DPT & Findletar Hines, H. Period Positivity for the Nesting Place. Zoom Presentation.
  • August 24, 2022 — Findletar Hines, H. Community Teach-In: Navigating the Sexual Reproductive Health Landscape in Nassau County. Zoom presentation.
  • April 27 & May 11, 2022 — Findletar Hines, H. Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Taskforce – Public Forum. Suffolk County Department of Civil Service.
  • April 11, 2022 — Findletar Hines, H. Myth Busters: Black Maternal Health Edition. Hofstra University, The Birth Justice Warriors.
  • April 8, 2022 — Findletar Hines, H. Contraception "Updates" Lecture for PNP students. Stony Brook School of Nursing.
  • April 5, 2022 — Findletar Hines, H. et al. Stony Brook School of Nursing – DNP Alumni Panel. Virtual presentation.
  • February 7, 2022 — Watts, R. & Findletar Hines, H. Gynecology 101 Lecture for ANP students. Stony Brook School of Nursing.
  • November 12, 2021 — Watts, R. & Findletar Hines, H. NEMEC – Professional Issues in Midwifery: Presentation of Self. Live virtual presentation.
  • June 15, 2021 — Findletar Hines, H. Women's Diversity Network: Maternal Mortality Suffolk Forum – "The Midwifery Perspective." Live virtual presentation.
  • May 15, 2021 — Findletar Hines, H. Women's Diversity Network: Maternal Mortality Nassau Forum – "The Midwifery Perspective." Live virtual presentation.
  • April 22, 2021 — Watts, R. & Findletar Hines, H. Nearpod 101: Decreasing Zoom Fatigue and Increasing Student Engagement. Live virtual presentation.
  • November 13, 2020 — Watts, R. & Findletar Hines, H. NEMEC – Professional Issues in Midwifery: Presentation of Self. Live virtual presentation.
  • October 6, 2020 — Altman, S., Julian, T., Kocis, C., Walker, K., & Findletar Hines, H. The Future of Midwifery Education and Clinical Practice: Developing Leaders. SUNY Stony Brook School of Nursing.
  • February 2020 — Findletar Hines, H. Gynecology lecture for ANP & FNP students. Stony Brook School of Nursing via Nearpod.
  • November 15, 2019 — Rimpel, L., & Findletar Hines, H. Women's Health across the Lifespan to Promote Health Outcomes. 14th Annual Taking the Road to Eliminate Health Disparities Conference, Touro College, West Islip.
  • October 2, 2019 — Findletar Hines, H. The Partnership between Midwifery Education and Midwifery Practice for Anhui Nursing College. SUNY Stony Brook School of Nursing.
  • November 9, 2018 — Findletar Hines, H. NEMEC – Professional Issues in Midwifery: Recognizing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Midwifery. Fairfield University.
  • May 3, 2018 — Findletar Hines, H. Girls Power Tech Day 2018. Manorville High School, Manorville, NY.
  • April 6, 2018 — Findletar Hines, H. NEMEC – Professional Issues in Midwifery: Billing and Coding for New Midwives. Stony Brook Medicine.
  • February 2018 — Findletar Hines, H. Gynecology lecture for ANP students. Stony Brook School of Nursing.
  • December 13, 2017 — Findletar Hines, H., Garretto, D., Russell, J., & Liot, M. Obstetrics & Gynecology Grand Rounds: Stony Brook "Reducing the Primary Cesarean Section: QI Project" Updates. Stony Brook Medicine.
  • November 10, 2017 — Findletar Hines, H. NEMEC – Professional Issues in Midwifery: "Getting Out into the Marketplace." New York University.
  • November 16, 2016 — Findletar Hines, H. Obstetrics & Gynecology Grand Rounds: Tricks and Tips for the Obstetrics "EMR." Stony Brook Medicine.
  • March 15, 2016 — Findletar Hines, H., Garretto, D., & Liot, M. Obstetrics & Gynecology Grand Rounds: Stony Brook "Reducing the Primary Cesarean Section: QI Project." Stony Brook Medicine.
  • March 2010 — Findletar Hines, H. VBAC (Vaginal Birth after Cesarean) Following the Evidence: DNP project. March of Dimes Perinatal Nursing Conference, Marriott Marquis, NY.
  • March 2009 — Findletar Hines, H. "Promoting VBAC (Vaginal Birth after Cesarean) Success": DNP project. March of Dimes Perinatal Nursing Conference, Marriott Marquis, NY.
  • March 2005 — Findletar, H. Women's Month Celebration "Introducing Midwifery to our Community." Suffolk County Community College, Selden, NY.
  • March 1998 — Findletar, H. Women's Month Celebration "Introducing Midwifery to our Community." Suffolk County Community College, Riverhead, NY.

Publications

Watch Heather Speak

Catch Dr. Heather in action : talks, panels, and conversations on birth equity, midwifery, and maternal health across Long Island and beyond.

Decreasing health disparities across the female lifespan workshop
Myth busters- Black Maternal Health Edition workshop

All speaking engagement fees are payable as an honorarium or may be contributed as a tax-deductible donation to OLCC.

Book Dr. Heather : Midwifery Speaker, Long Island

As a leading voice of midwifery on Long Island, Dr. Heather is available for keynotes, panels, workshops, and community events. All speaking engagement fees are payable as an honorarium or may be contributed as a tax-deductible donation to OLCC.