Reproductive & Maternal Health Summit

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Join us for a powerful conversation about fertility and maternal health outcomes and laws that impact access to care.

The Cade Foundation’s Texas Reproductive and Maternal Health Summits are community-centered education and advocacy initiatives designed to improve awareness of reproductive health, fertility care, maternal health, and access to quality health services. The summits bring together healthcare professionals, community organizations, advocates, families, students, and local leaders to share trusted information, identify barriers to care, and discuss practical strategies for improving health outcomes.

The Texas (TX) Summit will take place on September 28, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 p.m.

The TX events will include in person programming as well as statewide virtual programming.There will be separate and state specific programming for Texas.

The programs are expected to reach approximately 500 +participants through the virtual audience and community gatherings. Featured speakers will discuss maternal health disparities, access to reproductive and fertility care, health-system policies, and resources available to underserved women and families.

These gatherings will connect participants to the statewide educational program while creating space for local discussion about the reproductive and maternal health needs of Texas families.

Virtual + In Person Statewide Watch Party: ONLINE + In Person Watch Parties

Dr. Carla Ortique (Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee (MMMRC), Texas Children's Hospital, OBGYN)

Dr. Kemi Nurdeen (Fertility Doctor, Aspire Fertility Houston)

Dr. Latisha Plumber (Invited, Dentist, Former Houston City Council)

Christian Minafe (Invited, Congressman- 18th District of Texas)

Ed Pollard (Invited, Houston City Council Member of District J)

Community Partners: Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church • Houston (TX) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated, The Houston Chapter of The Girl Friends, Inc. • Missouri City-Sugar Land Chapter of Jack and Jill of America