10/11: Black Maternal Health Resource Fair Uplifts Groundbreaking Program; Supervisor Mitchell to Attend
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES: Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Contact: Cabot Petoia, clpetoia@gmail.com, 828-899-9239
** To RSVP or request an interview, contact clpetoia@gmail.com **
Los Angeles — This summer, St. John’s Community Health kicked off the Committed to Black Wellness and Health Program to address disparities in health faced by Black mothers and their infants. The program offers an innovative grassroots approach to addressing racism as a public health issue, providing mental health care, pre and post natal healthcare, case management, health education classes, weekly group sessions, free supplies, and more.
On Wednesday, October 11, St. John’s is holding a resource fair and community event at their clinic on Crenshaw, to further celebrate and engage those participants as well as educate the greater community about the program. There are currently over 100 mothers participating in the program, and St. John’s aims to have 300 participants by the end of the year.
WHO: St. John’s Community Health’s Committed to Black Wellness and Health Program
Speakers:
Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell
Jim Mangia, St. John’s President and CEO
Heather Alexander, Director of Committed to Black Wellness and Health Program
Kaya, Paris, and Janine, participants of the Committed to Black Wellness and Health Program
WHAT: Community event and resource fair featuring free food, music, speakers, baby supply giveaways, and raffles; followed by class
WHERE: 4251 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
WHEN: Wednesday, October 11, 10:30am-1pm PST