Name: "Generational Wellness: A Women’s Forum and Family Health Fair"
Start: 2026-03-21T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-21T14:00:00-04:00
Location: Kean University

$"Generational Wellness: A Women\u2019s Forum and Family Health Fair"$

Join us for a day of women's wellness with discussions, family fun, and health resources at the Generational Wellness event!
About this Event

Welcome to Generational Wellness: A Women’s Forum and Family Health Fair! Join us at Kean University on March 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM for a day of empowerment and health education.

Our event aims to bring together women of all ages to discuss important topics related to women’s health from puberty to menopause. We will cover it all with various panel discussions including topics related to prenatal care and steps soon-to-be Moms can take to improve child delivery outcomes, how perimenopause and menopause impact women and how to manage thesymptoms and a class for the youth on

menstrual equity. In addition, we'll have a Family Health Fair where you can learn about keeping your loved ones healthy.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights into leading a healthier lifestyle. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of inspiration and education!

Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM
Welcome and Introductions
🕑: 10:15 AM
Keynote Speaker - Dr. Nicola Pemberton
🕑: 10:30 AM
Session 1 - “Are you Ready and Aware”

Info: This session is to educate the audience on the pregnancy risks for Black women and how to advocate before, during and after childbirth.
Moderator: Mother Toiya and United Healthcare Speaker
Panelist: Dr. Nicola Pemberton (OB), Tamera Wrenn (Doula), Jade Aminah (Doula), Yessenia Mercedes (Clinician), Dr. Jennifer Durham (Psychologist)

🕑: 11:45 AM
Session 2 - “ How does Perimenopause & Menopause effect on Black Women"

Info: This session is to education black women on recognizing signs of perimenopause and menopause, different therapies to support black women during this transition.
Panelist: Dr. Nana Tchabo (GYN Oncologist), Dr. Kimberly Derezil (Family Medicine), Dr. Zakia Bowen (Internal Medicine), Melanie Gibbons (Therapist)

Session 3 - “Menstrual Equity: Period Poverty”

Info: This session is for 6th to 12th Graders ONLY (No Adults) with the goal to educate teenage girls and boys about menstrual equity and period poverty to reduce the stigma and engage the students in hands-on community service by assembling and donating period support kits. Session Leader - Dr. Janice Dias