Chester County Roundtable Spotlights Disparities in Black Maternal and Infant Care

CHESTER COUNTY, PA — A groundbreaking roundtable discussion on eliminating disparities in Black maternal and infant care was held at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania’s Womxn’s Center last week. The event was organized by the advocates of Black Women of Chester County in Action, in collaboration with Lincoln University’s Womxn’s Center. The conversation marked a significant milestone for Chester County, as key stakeholders came together to discuss actionable steps towards achieving equity in maternal and infant health. The speakers shared their professional research and personal experiences, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by Black mothers and infants in healthcare. Among them were Dr. Patricia A. Joseph, Ph.D., Provost of Lincoln University; Talonda Rogers, MSN, RN of 4th Trimester Mahmee; Jenne Johns, MPH, of Once Upon a Preemie, Inc.; Samantha Collins, MPH, Manager of Healthy Start, Maternal Child Health Consortium; and Melissa A. Herd, Acting Regional Director & Executive Officer, Region III of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS). The roundtable also included representatives from the offices of U.S. Senator Bob Casey Jr., U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan, and Pennsylvania State Senator Carolyn Comitta. These officials, along with concerned members of the public, engaged in a crucial...