Join us for a Fireside Chat with the founders of BLOOM: Black Love Opportunity and Outcome Improvement in Medicine, a new clinic that matches Black babies with Black healthcare providers to improve outcomes for both moms and kids.

BLOOM is a space where Black babies and families are seen by racially concordant providers who understand and share their lived experiences. These families have access to world-class health care; receive screening for traumatic experiences and mental health wellness; connect with services that address unmet needs; receive financial assistance to establish college savings accounts; and benefit from lactation support and post-natal nutrition, among other services.

This is a groundbreaking effort. There is nothing comparable to this initiative in the United States. With the launch of the BLOOM, we are building a model for Black pediatric primary care that can be replicated across the country.

Panelists: 

• Dayna Long, MD                             
• Kayla Karvonen, MD
• Javay, Ross, MD                           
• Justin Williams, MD

Moderated by Saun-Toy Trotter

Sponsored by the Benioff Children’s Hospitals DEI/AR Council and the BCH Black Caucus