Conception to Transition Program - DuSable Black History Museum
Explore holistic health and wellness from birth through death with dynamic panel discussions, engaging breakout sessions, and empowering tools for personal and community growth. Join us to gain actionable knowledge on health and wellness and engage with expert panelists and thought leaders. Leave inspired to advocate for resilience and purpose across all life stages. Let’s culminate this Black History Month by empowering our community with tools for our complete well-being.
What To Expect
OPENING SESSION Ancestral Wisdom for Healing Ourselves Discover how African-American communities can draw upon cultural traditions and ancestral healing practices for resilience and well-being.
Featured Panelists: Congressman Jonathon Jackson, Dr. Carol Adams, Rev. Otis Mos, Dr. Kim Delaney
BREAKOUT SESSIONS. Topics Include Bringing Life Prenatal through postnatal care, including fertility issues.
Resting Well Explore the role of quality sleep in health.
Mental Health Across Life’s Stages Strategies for emotional resilience.
Dying with Dignity Ensuring autonomy and compassion at life’s end.
Legal and Healthcare Documents Covers essential healthcare and legal documentation.
End-of-Life Planning and Preparation Strategies to organize personal, legal and financial affairs.
CLOSING SESSION
A powerful discussion tying together the day’s insights. Featured Panelists: Congressman Danny K. Davis, and Rev. Derrick Rice.
ADMISSION is FREE! REGISTER TODAY
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Speakers and Panelists
The Honorable Jonathon Jackson, First Congressional District, Dr. Carol Adams, President/ CEO, Urban Prescriptives, Rev. Otis Moss, Pastor, Trinity United Church of Christ, Dr. Kim Delaney, Director of Education DuSable Museum, Mai Heath, Founder Black Doula Collective, Toni Taylor, Chicago Southside Birth Center, Rev. Dr. Stacey Edwards-Dunn, Founder of Fertility for Colored Girls, David Bishop, Founder President Sleep Equity Project, Shariff Walker, CEO, Bethel New Life, Arlene Paden, MD, Adult Psychiatrist, Rooted in Dignity, Donald Dew, Executive Director, Habilitative Systems Inc, Monica Moss,Trinity United Church of Christ, Rev. Jeanette Jordan, Dementia Dignified Academy, Darthula Young, Founder/CEO, Rooted in Dignity, Kandis Draw, Hospice and Palliative Education and Research Foundation, Cheryl M. Frances, EMCC Global Team Coaching Practitioner,
Rev., Derrick Rice, the DuSable Museum, Paul Williams, Esq, Williams and Associates, Cemere James, Founder/President, Intangible Treasures, Congressman Danny K.. Davis, Seventh Congressional District.