Launching of the Black Women’s Health Initiative (In person)

The Interdisciplinary Centre for Black Health

Join us for the grand launch of the Black Women’s Health Initiative on June18th at 1:00 PM!

120 University Private room 4007

Welcome to the Launching of the Black Women’s Health Initiative and the Black Women’s Health Agenda 2025-2035Come join us on Tue Jun 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Faculty of Social Sciences (120 University Private room 4007) for an exciting event focused on discussing, empowering, and improving Black women's health. During the event you will participate in interactive workshops and connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about promoting wellness in the Black community.Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of this important conversation with key leaders and experts from Canada and the US. Be part of a movement dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of black women and help shape the future of Black women's health research, clinical practice, and policy. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more details!

Agenda

Agenda:
•	Opening Remarks – Dr. Jude Mary Cenat
•	Land Acknowledgement – Dr. Martine Legace, VP Research uOttawa
•	Welcome Remarks:
o	Dr. Martine Legace, VP Research uOttawa
o	Dr. Lucie Thibault, Dean Faculty of Health Sciences 
o	Dorothy Rhau – Audace au Feminin
o	Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard
o	Senator Megie Marie-Francoise
o	Senator Bernadette Clement
•	Overview of Priority Areas for Black Women’s Health – Dr. Josephine Etowa
•	Panel Discussion with Dr. Anika Hines, Dr. Angela Kaida, and Dr. Jennifer McCall
•	Breakout room sessions – Four key areas and questions (reproductive health, mental health, infectious diseases, and chronic diseases) will be discussed in four rooms with facilitators and notetakers
•	Summary of Breakout room sessions
•	Closing remarks
•	Vote of Thanks


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