HEALTH PROMOTION & EDUCATION

Calendar
of Events

Stay Connected in 2024

We Look Forward to Greeting You!

Mark your calendar for the recurring and special events provided by the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness.

SPECIAL
Thursday, April 18, 2024
8:00 am

Black Maternal & Child Health Summit

Virtual
FORGING FORWARD FOR BLACK BIRTH JUSTICE Join the Foundation for Black Women's Wellness and the Black Maternal and Child Health Alliance of Dane County for the 4th Annual Wisconsin Black Maternal & Child Health Summit! This one-day conference, hosted by and for Black Women, is intended for Black Women and Black Birthing People who are Mothers, Birthing Parents, Birth Workers, Community Leaders and Black Women Reproductive Justice advocates in Wisconsin who are ready to join forces to share our successes and to drive solutions together. Wisconsin leads the nation in racial birth disparities impacting Black women and babies, and is among the top in the nation for Black infant mortality. Black mothers in Wisconsin face a 3x's greater maternal mortality rate than our white peers, and simultaneously face social, economic, and healthcare barriers that place their health and well-being at risk. Yet, Black women continue to pioneer solutions to address this problem, from positions of community, systems, and policy. Black Doulas, birth workers, non-profit and community leaders, grassroots activists, healthcare professionals, business owners, policy makers, and Reproductive Justice advocates are doing the work and driving new critical visibility, accountability, and solutions to turn the tide. Join us as we celebrate Black women's work, and create new synergy to drive change in Wisconsin's first-in-the-nation racial birth disparities. We will prevail! REGISTER NOW: ffbww.org/bmchsummit
SPECIAL
Thursday, April 18, 2024
8:00 am

Black Maternal & Child Health Summit

Virtual
FORGING FORWARD FOR BLACK BIRTH JUSTICE Join the Foundation for Black Women's Wellness and the Black Maternal and Child Health Alliance of Dane County for the 4th Annual Wisconsin Black Maternal & Child Health Summit! This one-day conference, hosted by and for Black Women, is intended for Black Women and Black Birthing People who are Mothers, Birthing Parents, Birth Workers, Community Leaders and Black Women Reproductive Justice advocates in Wisconsin who are ready to join forces to share our successes and to drive solutions together. Wisconsin leads the nation in racial birth disparities impacting Black women and babies, and is among the top in the nation for Black infant mortality. Black mothers in Wisconsin face a 3x's greater maternal mortality rate than our white peers, and simultaneously face social, economic, and healthcare barriers that place their health and well-being at risk. Yet, Black women continue to pioneer solutions to address this problem, from positions of community, systems, and policy. Black Doulas, birth workers, non-profit and community leaders, grassroots activists, healthcare professionals, business owners, policy makers, and Reproductive Justice advocates are doing the work and driving new critical visibility, accountability, and solutions to turn the tide. Join us as we celebrate Black women's work, and create new synergy to drive change in Wisconsin's first-in-the-nation racial birth disparities. We will prevail! REGISTER NOW: ffbww.org/bmchsummit
RECURRING
Monday, April 10
5:30PM CDT

Thrivers Happy Hour Walkers

Door Creek Park
7035 Littlemore Dr., Madison, WI 53718
Have you or a loved one experienced a chronic or acute health condition, such as cancer, lupus or fibromyalgia? We welcome you to join FFBWW Health & Wellness Ambassador, LaShunda for a monthly Happy Hour Walk at various Madison area locations on the 4th Friday or each month at 4:30pm. Indoor options will be available for inclement weather.
Summary of Programs & Events
Challenge Yourself with the Project Live Well Experience
New Years Challenge: January 20 - February 10
Spring & Summer Classes: March, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 20
Fall Challenge: November 2-23
Get Encouraged through the Lupus Support Group
3rd Monday of each month at 6:00pm
Get Support in the Cancer Thrivers Circle
3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm
Get Movin’ with the National Walking Collective
“Let’s Reach 40 Million Steps!”
For a list of regular walking events, to sign up, track your activity, or to start your own walking group, visit ffbww.org/walkingcollective.
Get the Goods at the Well Black Woman Markets
July 27 at the Foundation for Black Women's Wellness Center
September 30 at Black Women's Wellness Day
Special Events