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04/07/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/07/2026 14:48

RVC Announces Black Maternal Health Week Panel Discussion

RVC Announces Black Maternal Health Week Panel Discussion

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  • 04/07/2026

In recognition of Black Maternal Health Week, Rock Valley College will host a powerful and engaging panel discussion on Monday, April 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Stenstrom Student Center Atrium.

The event is free and open to the public.

Rock Valley College will host a panel discussion on Monday, April 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Stenstrom Student Center Atrium.

This important program will bring together local, regional, and national healthcare experts, along with community leaders and mothers, to share their professional insights and lived experiences related to maternal health. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in the conversation by sharing their own experiences. A light dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6 p.m.

The discussion aims to raise awareness of the disparities impacting Black maternal health while highlighting available healthcare resources and encouraging future healthcare professionals. Through storytelling and open dialogue, the event will explore pathways toward more equitable, compassionate, and culturally responsive care.

"Black maternal health is essential because Black women face significantly higher risks of pregnancy-related complications and death due to systemic inequities and gaps in quality care," said Dr. Luevinus Muhammad, Dean of Students. "It's personal for me as I've seen it first-hand within my family, the need for advocacy within black maternal health."

Black Maternal Health Week, observed April 11-17, is a national campaign founded by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance to address systemic inequities, maternal mortality, and reproductive health disparities. The 2026 theme, "Rooted in Justice and Joy," emphasizes the importance of advocacy, community, and holistic care in improving outcomes for Black mothers.

This event is sponsored by Rock Valley College's Black History and Culture Committee (BHCC) aInclusive Community (PAIC).

All are welcome to attend and take part in this meaningful conversation supporting awareness, education, and positive change in maternal health.

For more information, please contact Dr. Luevinus Muhammad, [email protected].

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