Name
The Maternal Health Divide: A Fireside Chat on Why Outcomes Differ for Women of Color
Date & Time
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 12:25 PM - 1:10 PM
Speakers
Christina Summerville, National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions
Joia Crear Perry, MD, National Birth Equity Collaborative
Joia Crear Perry, MD, National Birth Equity Collaborative
Description
This session explores the persistent disparities in maternal health outcomes for women of color and the systemic, clinical, and social factors driving those inequities. Attendees will gain insight into how bias, access to care, care quality, and social determinants impact maternal outcomes and why employers and benefit leaders have a critical role in advancing equitable maternal health benefits, support programs, and care navigation solutions.
Location Name
Grand Ballroom - Second Floor - Salons ABCD
Full Address
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark
1 S Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63102
United States
1 S Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63102
United States