Black Maternal Health: Addressing Disparities, Bridging Gaps, and Building a Better Future
Friday, October 24, 2025
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET
Live on Zoom
Registration: 2 CEU Credit Hours
General: Through Oct. 16, $50; Oct. 17-23, $60
Registration for this event closes on
Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
This program will examine the persistent disparities in Black maternal health and mental health, with a focus on the systemic factors that have contributed to them.
Based on her practice and research, Dr. Monique Rainford provides an overview of the issues, including consideration of the role of health disparities and their causes. She will also highlight evidence-based strategies and innovative solutions to close these gaps, offering a path toward more equitable and effective models of care.
Dr. Dominique Phinn will explore the unique clinical risk factors that contribute to disparities in mental health. She will apply evidence-based interventions, illustrated by clinical practice, integrating trauma-informed and anti-racist practices.
Learning Objectives
As a result of this program, participants will be able to:
Increase their awareness of disparities in Black maternal health and mental health and their underlying causes.
Identify and explore evidence-based solutions to reduce disparities and improve outcomes.
Analyze the role of structural racism, systemic inequities, and intergenerational trauma in shaping mental health outcomes.
Develop clinical strategies to support advocacy, healing, and culturally affirming care.