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Join us for a three-day convening exploring how stories shape care, practice, and policy across maternal and child health. This year marks Healthy Start’s 20th annual education symposium, now part of a broader three-day convening that brings together healthcare providers, public health professionals, researchers, advocates, and community leaders. The convening includes one public event and two invitation-only experiences designed to deepen learning, connection, collaboration, and care.

THREE DAYS. ONE SHARED PURPOSE.

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EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
8:30am-4:30pm, William Pitt Union

This free public symposium brings together healthcare providers, public health professionals, researchers, advocates, and community leaders for a day of learning, storytelling, and connection. The day will include a keynote address by Dr. Russell J. Ledet, breakout sessions, interactive experiences, and opportunities to engage across maternal and child health.


Access: Open to the public

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Questions? Reach out to Mariah Peoples

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EMBRACE Summit
FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026
8:00am-5:00pm, William Pitt Union

The EMBRACE Summit is a full-day collaborative experience centered on care, practice, and policy. Through working sessions, wellness spaces, networking, and dialogue, participants will explore how to elevate community voice, strengthen cross-sector collaboration, and translate lived experience into meaningful systems change.
 

Access: Invitation only. To register, enter your access code on the Eventbrite page.

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Questions? Reach out to Sade Tukuru

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COMMUNITY BRUNCH FOR DOULAS
Saturday, May 30, 2026
10am-1:00pm, Wilkinsburg Train Station

The Community Brunch invites doulas to a space of rest, restoration, and connection. Guests will experience wellness activities, receive self-care resources, and participate in a Birth Circle conversation alongside fellow doulas. A catered brunch and fresh-pressed juice from Think Well Co. will also be provided.

 

Access: Invitation only. To register, enter your access code on the Eventbrite page.​​

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Questions? Reach out to Nadia Mercado

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HEALTHY START
This project is/was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number H49MC04495, Healthy Start Initiative: Eliminating Disparities in Perinatal Health in the amount of 1,814,000.00. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

HEALTHY START, INC. 400 N. LEXINGTON STREET PITTSBURGH, PA 15208 Phone : +(412) 247-4009 Email : info@hsipgh.org

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