Hello,
I’ve enjoyed learning from the CHIFA and HIFA discussions for some years now, but just want to say as Group B Strep International’s cofounder how honored we are to be a HIFA partner and for group B strep to be the featured topic for the very first CHIFA/HIFA spotlight. What a great way to kick off Group B Strep Awareness Week tomorrow!
Giving a special shoutout to our parent sponsors, Kelli and Kevin Smith, who are making this global discussion possible in honor of their daughter Finley Genevieve <https://www.groupbstrepinternational.org/finley-genevieve.html> and looking forward to all we will accomplish towards reducing the harm and heartache group B strep causes worldwide.
Sincerely,
Marti
(Ms.) Marti Perhach
Mother of Rose, stillborn due to GBS
CEO/Cofounder
Group B Strep International
+1 909 620-7214
marti.perhach@gbs-intl.org <mailto:marti.perhach@gbs-intl.org>
www.groupbstrepinternational.org <https://www.groupbstrepinternational.org/>
CHIFA profile: Marti Perhach is CEO/Cofounder of Group B Strep International, United States. Professional interests: Group B strep disease research and prevention, prenatal infection, One Health. Email address: marti.perhach AT gbs-intl.org
[*Note from CHIFA co-moderator (NPW): Thank you Marti and I am delighted to be part of this our first Spotlight, which is scheduled to coincide with Group B Strep Awareness Week 8–14 July 2026, starting tomorrow. All: Further information about this Spotlight, including six guiding questions, is available on our landing page at www.hifa.org/gbs Our first question is: What is your personal and professional experience of GBS disease? We would especially like to hear from you if, like Marti, Kelli and Kevin, your life has been impacted by GBS disease. Also we would like to hear your professional experience as a health worker, for example if you have been involved in the care of a mother and baby affected by GBS disease. To contribute, send email to: chifa@hifaforums.org Many thanks, Neil]