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Black Birth: Maternal & Infant Health Symposium
Friday, May 9 | Baird Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Now in its fourth year, the Black Birth: Maternal & Infant Health Symposium, co-presented by GE HealthCare and the City of Milwaukee Health Department, is a transformative gathering dedicated to advancing health equity and addressing the critical disparities in Black maternal and infant health. This year’s symposium takes place at a pivotal moment when diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts face heightened challenges, underscoring the urgency to remain intentional and steadfast in the fight for health justice.
The Reality We Face:
Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than their white counterparts, and Black infants in Milwaukee experience mortality rates nearly three times higher than white infants. These alarming statistics demand action, and the Black Birth Symposium serves as a catalyst for change.
A Platform for Advocacy, Education & Action
Bringing together community members, healthcare providers, policymakers, and key stakeholders, this symposium fosters critical dialogue, amplifies innovative solutions, and drives systemic change to improve health outcomes for Black mothers and babies in Milwaukee and beyond.
Our Partners in Change:
The Black Birth Symposium is made possible through the leadership and support of:
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Leading Partners: Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Planned Parenthood
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Sustaining Partners: Children’s Wisconsin, Wellpoint Care Network, and the MCOPP ACTion Movement Initiatives, under the leadership of Dr. Yvonne D. Greer of Y-EAT Right
Join us for a day of powerful conversations, groundbreaking research, and community-driven solutions aimed at reshaping the future of Black maternal and infant health.
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Together, we can ignite change and ensure a healthier future for Black mothers and babies.