Walking Together: Centering Anti-Racism in Black Maternal Care

Presented by the Black Health Equity Coalition of Frederick County and Co-sponsored by Frederick Health

What happens when the care we intend to provide isn’t the care our patients experience?

Join us for a half-day, interactive training that explores how bias, communication, and healthcare practices can shape the experiences and outcomes of Black mothers and birthing people.

Led by Dr. Nicole T. Rochester, physician, patient advocate, and founder of Your GPS Doc, this training invites healthcare professionals to look beyond good intentions and consider what respectful, equitable maternal care looks like in everyday practice.

Through guided discussion, real-world scenarios, and interactive learning, participants will examine how assumptions and everyday interactions can affect patient trust, communication, care, and then consider what they can do differently.

3.5 CME/CEU credits available for eligible participants.

Wednesday, December 2, 2026
8:00 AM–12:30 PM
Frederick Health Village
1 Frederick Health Way, Frederick, MD 21701

Breakfast will be provided.

This training is intended for physicians, nurses, midwives, social workers, community health workers, doulas, public health professionals, healthcare administrators, and community partners involved in maternal health.

Registration: tinyurl.com/WalkingTogether2026 

We hope you’ll join us for an important conversation about how we can improve the care and experiences of Black mothers and families in our community.