Health Foundation to convene and engage community stakeholders in 2025

The Health Foundation has consistently prioritized addressing healthcare disparities the Black community in South Florida faces. The Black Health Summit has been a vital part of our efforts, bringing together health equity experts, advocates, private and public sectors, and community-based organizations to explore critical topics such as Black maternal health, climate change, community trauma and violence, political determinants of health and Black men’s health.

Recognizing the urgency of focusing on the root causes of poor health in our communities, the Health Foundation firmly believes that tackling specific issues, including increasing access to care, improving Black maternal health outcomes, and establishing collaborations between health systems and community-based organizations, will better address health disparities in our community.

Over the past three years, the Health Foundation’s Black Health Summit has been at the forefront of leading meaningful discussions, informing our community, serving as a catalyst, and driving substantial improvements each year. None of this would have been possible without the dedicated efforts of all involved.

We have aimed to build relationships and uncover opportunities for the Health Foundation and stakeholders to invest in impactful solutions and actionable strategies to narrow the healthcare gaps faced by the Black community. As a result, the Health Foundation has made significant investments in initiatives focused on advancing health equity for Black residents in the region, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to effecting lasting change.

Focused on fostering collaboration and driving systemic change, the Summits have facilitated partnerships between various stakeholders committed to addressing the root causes of inequities. Through these efforts, the Health Foundation strives to inform, encourage, and empower local and philanthropic organizations to contribute to more inclusive and equitable communities for all South Floridians.

We plan to convene and engage community stakeholders in 2025 on the priorities and issues explored at the first three Summits. While we will not convene a Summit in 2025, we want to reassure you that the Black Health Summit will return in 2026, renewed and prepared to continue hosting, having taken the opportunity to engage and address crucial health issues within our community.