Community Hero Action Group Hosts Fourth Annual Community Health Conference and Festival

Community Hero Action Group (CHAG) will host its fourth annual Pennsylvania Black Health Matters Conference. This free four-day-long hybrid conference will hold a festival on Saturday, April 13th, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST held at Vernon Park, 5800 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, with live entertainment, dancing, food, giveaways, health demos, a voting lounge, the “Woosah” area, and more. The remaining days of the conference include a line-up of prominent speakers such as Senator Art Haywood, Commissioner Omar Sabir, and Keisha Hudson, Philadelphia Chief Defender. Daily topics span from health policy to chronic disease and the interrelatedness of social issues.

The 2024 PA Black Health Matters Conference theme, “Release and Restore,” centers around mental wellness. In a world filled with stress and anxiety, this year’s conference aims to guide attendees in the art of releasing emotional burdens and negative thought patterns that may be holding them back. By acknowledging and addressing past traumas and daily pressures, participants will learn techniques for letting go and finding peace within themselves.

Calendar of Events
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024, 12:00 pm-1:30 pm
Temple University Atrium | 1755 N. 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Activities | Giveaways | Mental Wellness Resources
The Campus Joy Hub

SATURDAY, April 13, 2024, 12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Vernon Park, 5800 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Health in Action Festival
DJ Diamond Kuts will be in the house on the ones and twos! So come on out and get your dance on. Live entertainment will be provided throughout the day, including a DJ, food, giveaways, raffles, chair massages, face painting, a 360-degree Photo Booth, health screenings, and more.

MONDAY, April 15, 2024, 10:00am-11:30am
Drexel University | Health Sciences Building | 60 N. 36th Street | Philadelphia, PA 19104
“State of Black Health Policy in Pennsylvania”
This forum is dedicated to discussing current issues, policies, and practices related to healthcare in the state of Pennsylvania. Whether you are a healthcare professional, a policy maker, a patient, or simply someone who is interested in the state of healthcare in Pennsylvania, this forum provides a space to share your thoughts, opinions, and experiences. Some topics that may be discussed include healthcare access, healthcare affordability, healthcare quality, healthcare equity, healthcare innovation, and healthcare regulation.