Public Health & Environment Committee

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 · 10:00 AM AM · Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, Phone: #1-408-418-9388, Access code: 2346 165 2254, Password: Public, Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=m49d4e31a73a24a1b5820ad9880e8d53b

TL;DR

The Public Health & Environment Committee held an informational hearing on Black maternal health to understand and address healthcare challenges facing Black parents in Baltimore. Representatives from various city offices were invited to discuss strategies for improving perinatal and reproductive healthcare access for the Black community.

Key Decisions

  • Black Maternal Health Hearing Informational Discussion
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. INTRODUCTIONS
  3. ATTENDANCE
  4. ITEM SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
  5. 25-0016R Informational Hearing – Black Maternal Health FOR the purpose of inviting representatives from the Health Department, Office of Equity and Civil Rights, Mayor’s Office of Children and Family Success, and other relevant parties to appear before the City Council to provide insight on the perinatal and reproductive healthcare needs of the Black community of Baltimore and to discuss strategies to support access to effective perinatal and reproductive healthcare for Black parents.
    City Council Resolution

    Hearing called to recess.

  6. ADJOURNMENT
  7. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC