Congresswoman Emilia Sykes will hold a Community Conversation on Improving Maternal Health Thursday, May 30 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Greater Stark County Urban League.

About The Event

During this Community Conversation, Rep. Sykes will discuss her work to Improve Maternal Health, including co-sponsoring the Momnibus Act, comprehensive legislation to to support mothers and combat the public health crisis of maternal mortality in the United States by addressing critical issues such as maternal healthcare, affordable childcare, paid family leave, and economic empowerment for women.

Rep. Sykes will be joined by special guests Canton City Public Health Commissioner Amanda Archer, Dawn Miller, Program Manager for Stark County THRIVE, and Dr. LaToya Dickens - Jones, Nurse Practitioner at My Community Health. These local health experts will highlight community resources and local efforts to support mothers and babies to improve maternal health.