Practitioner Day Roundtable

Toronto Black Maternal Health Week Practitioner Day Roundtable

As part of Toronto Black Maternal Health Week, North York General (NYG) will bring

together leaders, clinicians, and advocates to advance the conversation on maternal

health equity, in partnership with Black Physicians of Canada and the Black Physicians

Association of Ontario (BPAO).

The afternoon will begin with a moderated roundtable discussion (2:00 – 3:00 PM)

featuring key voices in health care and Black maternal health. The conversation will

focus on the opportunities and challenges involved in driving systemic change to

address health disparities facing Black women and their families, including the

importance of increasing diversity among health care providers.

NYG President and CEO Dr. Everton Gooden and Dr. Tunde-Byass,

obstetrician–gynecologist, President of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada

and a national leader in maternal health advocacy, will participate in the discussion

alongside Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman, President, Ontario Medical Association (OMA),

and NP Lhamo Dolkar, President, Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO).

From 3:00 – 4:00 PM, the event will transition into a Networking Social to provide an

opportunity for continued dialogue and connection among health care leaders and

community partners.

Location: North York General’s Gulshan & Pyarali G. Nanji Academic Centre (4001

Leslie St.)

Toronto Black Maternal Health Week (TBMHW) is a dedicated initiative that brings together healthcare professionals, community organizations, and advocates to raise awareness, provide education, and promote equitable access to quality maternal healthcare. This week-long event will feature expert led seminars, interactive workshops, and community discussions, all focused on addressing the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of Black mothers during pregnancy and postpartum. The second annual Toronto Black maternal health week will take place from April 11-17, 2026.

Theme: "From Awareness to Accountability":  The Role of Families, Allies & Systems in Black Maternal Health