Black Family Wellness Expo | Maternal Health Panel - 3.21.26
·38 min·3 clips
Monique Braxton kicks off the Black Maternal Health Matters panel at the annual Black Family Wellness Expo.
This WURD Radio panel discussion from the Black Family Wellness Expo focuses on Black maternal health. Host Monique Braxton, a member of the event's organizer Lynx Incorporated, moderates a conversation with expert panelists. The featured guest is Marianne Frey, President and CEO of the Maternity Care Coalition.
Marianne Frey leads a community-based nonprofit with over 40 years of work improving maternal and child health. The Maternity Care Coalition operates nine direct service sites and runs over 20 programs with nearly 200 staff. It serves pregnant individuals and parenting families across Pennsylvania and Delaware. Frey is also a founding member of Women of Color in the Pharmaceutical Industry, a 501(c)(6) organization. She holds a master's degree in business administration from St. Joseph's University.
The panel directly addresses the systemic disparities leading to poorer health outcomes for Black mothers. Frey's organization represents a long-standing, on-the-ground effort to provide support and advocacy. Her dual background in nonprofit leadership and the pharmaceutical industry informs a unique perspective on healthcare systems. The discussion occurs at a community-centered event designed for fellowship and resource-sharing.
The tone is community-oriented and educational, aiming to inform and empower attendees. The style is a structured panel discussion within a lively expo environment.
This episode is ideal for listeners interested in community health initiatives and the specifics of maternal support programs. Those seeking a highly produced narrative or debate format may find it less engaging.
