Black Maternal Health Week Symposium: Rooted in Justice & Joy

Name: Black Maternal Health Week Symposium: Rooted in Justice & Joy
Start: 2026-04-13T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-13T13:30:00-04:00
Location: The Little Theater

Schedule

Mon Apr 13 2026 at 10:00 am to 01:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Little Theater | Rochester, NY

Join Rochester Regional Health for a powerful Black Maternal Health Week symposium uplifting Black families and advancing a
community grounded in dignity and respect.
🩵 Why this matters:
Black women face higher risk for severe maternal complications—this event equips our community to act, advocate, and improve outcomes.
🗓️ Monday, April 13 | 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Doors open at 9:30 AM
📍The Little Theatre, Rochester, NY
Attend in person or virtually
✉️ RSVP at https://rochesterregional.org/BMH
🩵 Who should attend:
- Expectant parents, birthing partners, families, and allies
- Clinicians, doulas, nurses, students, and public health professionals
- Advocates, community leaders, and partner organizations
🩵 What you’ll experience:
- Hear stories, engage with an expert panel, and join the community conversation
- Learn practical tools to support pregnancy and postpartum health
- Connect with local programs and support before, during, and
after pregnancy
Keynote speaker:
- Dr. Twylla Dillion, MBA, PhD, President and CEO, HealthConnect One
Panel discussion:
A conversation with community leaders, healthcare professionals, and advocates working to improve Black maternal health.
Moderator:
- Raquel Stephen, WXXI Radio, Health Equity and Community Reporter and Producer
🙏🏾 Thanks to our Sponsors and Supporters:
Title sponsor:
- Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Supporters:
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
- HealthConnect One
- Rochester Black Nurses Association
Media partner:
- 1039 WDKX Radio
Questions/partnerships:
Maricela Marquez, Community Health & Wellness Manager
585-208-6177
RSVP at https://rochesterregional.org/BMH