BWHF 2024 Speakers
Keynote
Speaker
Amanda Williams, MD, MPH, FACOG
Mistress of Ceremonies
donna white carey, md
BWHF Returns Tuesday, April 8, 2025!
Black Women’s Health Forum
BWHF Returns Tuesday, April 8, 2025!
BWHF is a free, all-day event that aims to raise awareness about the resources available to Black women in the Bay Area and to reduce disparities in accessing those services.
The event is free, but space is limited, so register today to reserve your seat!
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BWHF 2024 Topics & Panels
Maternal Morbidity & Mortality Through an Equity Lens
Amanda Williams, MD, MPH, FACOG
Generational
Health
Donna White Carey, MD
Black Maternal
Health
Dantia Hudson, MPH
Marlee-I Mystic
Kaiayo Shatteen
Clinical
Trials
Nada Hanafi, MSc, MPH
Stacy Hunt, MD
Candice Thompson, MD
Racism &
Weathering
Brandi Howard
Kanika Harris, PhD, MPH
Tanesha Duncan
All panels moderated by Crystal Tyler, PHD, MPH
What is BWHF?
BWHF is a curated event with dynamic speakers, deep discussions, a resource fair, and giveaways focused on Black women’s wellness.
The event aims to accomplish three things:
- Help Bay Area Black women learn more about prevention and treatment options
- Discover the importance of culturally-sensitive care
- Acknowledge the skepticism Black women and the community feel toward healthcare and rebuilding trust together
What Did People Experience at BWHF 2024?
Collaboration Between the Healthcare System and the Black Community
Participants experienced collaboration between Black women and healthcare professionals to create safe spaces for healthcare discussions and improve health outcomes.
Maternal Health & Wellness for Black Women
BWHF 2024 focused on crucial topics for Black women’s maternal health, highlighting culturally concordant care like doulas and midwives. Panelists and speakers discussed pregnancy-related issues such as medication safety and hypertension monitoring.
Advocacy & Empowerment
Women stressed self-advocacy and empowerment through knowledge and self-care, understanding advocacy’s impact on community health and unity within the Black community.
The Power of Self Care
Participants highlighted the importance of self-care, gaining insights into wellness strategies, accessing community resources, integrating movement into routines, and viewing self-care as a generational legacy.
Contact
Black Women’s Health Forum is managed by Jeweld Legacy Group.
To learn more about the event, please contact Karla Briscoe-Weldon at events@jeweldlegacy.com.
BWHF 2024 Title Sponsors
Bay Area Sponsors
Community Sponsors
Special Thanks to Our Partner Organizations
For information about sponsoring BWHF 2025, please contact Karla Briscoe-Weldon at events@jeweldlegacy.com.