Black Birth Summit
Event Information
Description
Black maternal mortality is a public health crisis.
Join us for a conference as we take on the challenges and opportunities of ending structural racism in maternal health care.
Keynote Speaker: Shafia Monroe
Shafia Monroe is a renowned midwife, doula trainer, and motivational speaker. Find out more about Ms. Monroe here!
A Special Message from Charles S. Johnson IV
Charles S. Johnson is the founder of 4Kira4Moms. Find out more about Mr. Johnson here!
Registration and breakfast begin at 8:00am.
Breakfast, lunch, and parking are included.
Women's health is community health! In addition to women, we encourage men and folks who identify as non-binary to attend and be a part of the conversation.
Parking is included in the cost of your ticket. Please park in the Rochester Riverside Hotel’s attached parking garage to receive parking validation.
AGENDA:
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8:00am - Breakfast and Registration
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9:00am - Welcome & Opening Remarks - Special performance by Lavonne Barfield of LoveOn Artwork
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9:15am - Keynote Address - Shafia Monroe, Shafia Monroe Consulting
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10:15am - Q&A
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10:45am - BREAK
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11:00am - Group discussion activity
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11:30am - A Special Video Message from Charles S. Johnson IV, 4Kira4Moms
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11:40am - LUNCH
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12:40pm - "Raising Community Voices to Reduce Maternal Mortality" - Meaghan Carroll, New York State Department of Health
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1:35pm - Panel Discussion: "Conversation to Action"
Panelists:
Meaghan Carroll, New York State Department of Health
Dr. Twylla Dillion, United Way of Greater Rochester; Healthy Baby Network
Junella Goho, Doula
Live painting done by Lavonne Barfield of LoveOn Artwork
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3:05pm - Closing Comments
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3:30pm - End
Your ticket purchase contributes toward the cost of breakfast and lunch.
Limited scholarships for community members are available.
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Would you like to fund a scholarship for a student or community member? Please contact Deanna Spiotta at deanna@healthy-baby.net or at 585-546-4930 ext. 215.
Language services available upon request by October 9, 2019.
Please contact Deanna Spiotta at deanna@healthy-baby.net or at 585-546-4930 ext. 215 for the following information and assistance:
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scholarship information
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to donate to fund a scholarship for a student or community member to attend the Summit
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to request language services
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to purchase your ticket(s) with a check
