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Know Your Health, Know Your Power!

09/20/2025 | 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM EDT

Free

Join us at a free event to learn how Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma, and CKD are connected which can impact your health journey.

Highlights

3 hours, 30 minutes
ALL AGES
In person
Free venue parking

About this event

Health • Medical

🎉 Baltimore, we’re bringing the care to the community! Join Black Health Matters on September 20th for a day of health, empowerment, and impact!

FREE health screenings provided and yes—parking is FREE! Let’s show up, get checked, and build a healthier future—together. 🙌🏾

Don’t miss it! Register now!

This event is sponsored by AstraZeneca and Patient First Clinical Trials.

LATEST VIDEOS

0:00 - Introduction with Roslyn Young-Daniels and Congresswoman Alma S. Adams
02:40 - The Importance of Education in Healthcare
6:10 - The Dangerous Consequences of Medicaid Cuts
10:00 - The Call to Action / Your Health Matters.
14:00 - Welcome Roslyn!
18:05 - Black Health Matters' Mission, Community and Impact.
29:50 - Leslie Fontenot's Retirement & Closing Remarks

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Black Health Matters™, (www.blackhealthmatters.com) is a digital health communications and patient event engagement firm that was founded in 2012. Black Health Matters™ (BHM) is an award-winning, premier web site that empowers thousands each week with information on the management of chronic disease. We deliver a highly personalized content experience that makes healthy behaviors relevant within the context of our visitors' lives. Our Black Health Matters Summit brings world-class medical doctors, advocates and other medical professionals in dialogue with communities on the science of disease and management of chronic illness.

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Welcome Messages

Black Health Matters 12/05/2025 1:18 PM

00:00 - Deshawn Johnson, The Guru of Abs Opens the Session & Celebrates Community
02:41 - Engaging Seniors & Introduces Cognitive Warmups
06:21 - Leading Functional Movement Exercises
10:56 - Increasing Workout Intensity with Encouragement
14:56 - Guiding Stretching & Relaxation Techniques
18:56 - Concluding with Resources & Final Motivation

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Black Health Matters™, (www.blackhealthmatters.com) is a digital health communications and patient event engagement firm that was founded in 2012. Black Health Matters™ (BHM) is an award-winning, premier web site that empowers thousands each week with information on the management of chronic disease. We deliver a highly personalized content experience that makes healthy behaviors relevant within the context of our visitors' lives. Our Black Health Matters Summit brings world-class medical doctors, advocates and other medical professionals in dialogue with communities on the science of disease and management of chronic illness.

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Morning Workout with The Guru of Abs

Black Health Matters 12/10/2025 1:16 PM

00:00 – Introduction & Panel Overview (Daphne Percival, Dr. Joanne Nicholls, Nicol Brandon, Nubia Whitaker)
00:11 – Panelist Introductions
01:04 – Why Clinical Trials Matter
02:45 – Opening Discussion: The Role of Trials in Care
04:08 – Building Community Awareness & Trust
06:03 – Overcoming Historical Skepticism
10:09 – Participant Safeguards & Protections
15:30 – The Importance of Diversity in Trials
20:54 – Patient Engagement & Empowerment
23:11 – Audience Q&A

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Black Health Matters™, (www.blackhealthmatters.com) is a digital health communications and patient event engagement firm that was founded in 2012. Black Health Matters™ (BHM) is an award-winning, premier web site that empowers thousands each week with information on the management of chronic disease. We deliver a highly personalized content experience that makes healthy behaviors relevant within the context of our visitors' lives. Our Black Health Matters Summit brings world-class medical doctors, advocates and other medical professionals in dialogue with communities on the science of disease and management of chronic illness.

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Breaking Health Barriers Information that Empowers

Black Health Matters 12/17/2025 10:57 AM

00:00 – Introduction of Experts (Dr. Alison M. Puechl & Charmeen Wilkes)
01:00 – Importance of Endometrial Cancer Awareness
02:15 – Racial Disparities in Endometrial Cancer
03:35 – Basic Anatomy Overview
04:55 – Hormonal Influence on Endometrial Health
08:10 – Menopause & Postmenopausal Changes
13:15 – Diagnostic Procedures
15:25 – Case Study Introduction
18:30 – Case Study Discussion
25:35 – Q&A: Symptoms & Hormonal Health

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Black Health Matters™, (www.blackhealthmatters.com) is a digital health communications and patient event engagement firm that was founded in 2012. Black Health Matters™ (BHM) is an award-winning, premier web site that empowers thousands each week with information on the management of chronic disease. We deliver a highly personalized content experience that makes healthy behaviors relevant within the context of our visitors' lives. Our Black Health Matters Summit brings world-class medical doctors, advocates and other medical professionals in dialogue with communities on the science of disease and management of chronic illness.

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What Women Should Know about Endometrial Cancer

Black Health Matters 12/17/2025 1:37 PM

00:00 – Introduction to Lung Cancer with Dr. Jaspel Singh
02:40 – Understanding Lung Cancer Statistics
05:10 – Symptoms and Risk Factors
07:35 – Misconceptions About Lung Cancer
10:10 – Importance of Early Screening and Diagnosis
13:55 – Health Disparities in Lung Cancer Treatment
16:55 – Barriers and Solutions in Treatment
19:25 – Innovations and Hope in Lung Cancer Care
22:40 – Patient Q&A and Conclusions

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Black Health Matters™, (www.blackhealthmatters.com) is a digital health communications and patient event engagement firm that was founded in 2012. Black Health Matters™ (BHM) is an award-winning, premier web site that empowers thousands each week with information on the management of chronic disease. We deliver a highly personalized content experience that makes healthy behaviors relevant within the context of our visitors' lives. Our Black Health Matters Summit brings world-class medical doctors, advocates and other medical professionals in dialogue with communities on the science of disease and management of chronic illness.

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What You Should Know About Lung Cancer Now

Black Health Matters 12/17/2025 1:37 PM

00:00 – Shelley Gerson & Meriel Parker Introduce the Panel
02:46 – Personal Caregiving Journey
05:30 – Importance of Self-Advocacy
08:41 – Navigating Post-Diagnosis Challenges
11:31 – Family Support and Caregiving Dynamics
14:21 – Caregiver Toll and Well-being
17:01 – Best Practices for Caregivers
19:50 – Understanding Palliative Care
24:01 – Role of Patient Advocacy Organizations
27:08 – Closing Thoughts and Questions

This session breaks down what life with autoimmune disease really looks like, why early diagnosis matters, and how community support can make a powerful difference for patients and caregivers. Presented by argenx.

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Black Health Matters™, (www.blackhealthmatters.com) is a digital health communications and patient event engagement firm that was founded in 2012. Black Health Matters™ (BHM) is an award-winning, premier web site that empowers thousands each week with information on the management of chronic disease. We deliver a highly personalized content experience that makes healthy behaviors relevant within the context of our visitors' lives. Our Black Health Matters Summit brings world-class medical doctors, advocates and other medical professionals in dialogue with communities on the science of disease and management of chronic illness.

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Life with an Autoimmune Disease

Black Health Matters 12/19/2025 10:45 AM

00:00 – Introductions with Mariana Broussard, Dr. Brian Engelhardt & Robert Pugh
01:30 – Understanding Multiple Myeloma
02:31 – Medical Overview
04:04 – Differences with Other Cancers
06:11 – Patient Experience
09:13 – Diagnosis Challenges
12:10 – Emotional Impact of Diagnosis
15:01 – Treatment Process
20:30 – Innovations in Treatment
24:36 – Staying Informed & Closing Thoughts

This interactive plenary brings together medical expertise and patient advocacy to deepen understanding of multiple myeloma (MM), with a special focus on its impact in the Black community. Presented by Bristol Myers Squibb.

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Black Health Matters™, (www.blackhealthmatters.com) is a digital health communications and patient event engagement firm that was founded in 2012. Black Health Matters™ (BHM) is an award-winning, premier web site that empowers thousands each week with information on the management of chronic disease. We deliver a highly personalized content experience that makes healthy behaviors relevant within the context of our visitors' lives. Our Black Health Matters Summit brings world-class medical doctors, advocates and other medical professionals in dialogue with communities on the science of disease and management of chronic illness.

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Patient Power Insights from the Front Lines of Myeloma

Black Health Matters 12/09/2025 11:55 AM

00:00 – Introduction to Exercises with Deshawn Johnson, The Guru of Abs
02:40 – Upper Body and Punching Exercises
04:05 – Final Movements and Closing

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Black Health Matters™, (www.blackhealthmatters.com) is a digital health communications and patient event engagement firm that was founded in 2012. Black Health Matters™ (BHM) is an award-winning, premier web site that empowers thousands each week with information on the management of chronic disease. We deliver a highly personalized content experience that makes healthy behaviors relevant within the context of our visitors' lives. Our Black Health Matters Summit brings world-class medical doctors, advocates and other medical professionals in dialogue with communities on the science of disease and management of chronic illness.

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Afternoon Workout with The Guru of Abs

Black Health Matters 12/05/2025 1:18 PM

00:00 – Introduction and Panelists: Sarah J. Stewart, Diamond Staton Williams, Justin Perry & Clifford Matthews Jr.
02:46 – Defining Stigma
06:11 – Faith and Mental Health
09:33 – Men and Mental Health
12:07 – Strong Black Woman Narrative
15:19 – Supporting Youth
18:36 – Representation in Therapy
22:06 – Connection Between Mental and Physical Health
25:16 – Taking Steps Towards Therapy
30:31 – Closing Insights and Audience Interaction

Join a powerful panel of experts as they explore how we can break stigma, build trust, and strengthen access to mental wellness resources across the Black community. Presented by Black Health Matters.

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Black Health Matters™, (www.blackhealthmatters.com) is a digital health communications and patient event engagement firm that was founded in 2012. Black Health Matters™ (BHM) is an award-winning, premier web site that empowers thousands each week with information on the management of chronic disease. We deliver a highly personalized content experience that makes healthy behaviors relevant within the context of our visitors' lives. Our Black Health Matters Summit brings world-class medical doctors, advocates and other medical professionals in dialogue with communities on the science of disease and management of chronic illness.

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Navigating Mental Health: From Stigma to Strength

Black Health Matters 12/03/2025 12:44 PM

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The information contained on Black Health Matters is intended for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice, probable diagnosis or recommended treatments. Please consult a health-care practitioner before making medical decisions.

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