Ohio Fatherhood & Infant Vitality Summit
Event Details
Date
September 18, 2026
Time
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Venue
Mitchell Hall
Columbus State Community College
Admission
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Why This Summit
Ohio ranks among the worst states in the nation for infant mortality — and Black infants die at nearly 3x the rate of white infants. Fathers are a missing piece of the solution. This summit brings together providers, community leaders, and Day One Dads to change that.
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Who Should Attend
Fathers & Father Figures
Dads, grandfathers, uncles, and mentors invested in their children from day one.
Healthcare Providers
OBs, pediatricians, doulas, nurses, and birth workers serving Ohio families.
Community Organizations
Nonprofits, faith leaders, and advocates working in maternal and infant health.
Policy & Public Health
Decision-makers shaping Ohio's response to the infant mortality crisis.
Keynote Speaker
Charles Johnson
In 2016, Charles Johnson lost his wife Kira during a routine C-section at Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles. He founded 4Kira4Moms in 2017 as a response to his experience — to be a voice for other mothers and families facing unnecessary maternal loss, and to put an end to the maternal mortality health crisis.
Black women are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy than white women. Implicit bias, access to healthcare, and other factors highlight the need for legislation, support for community-based organizations focused on Black maternal health, and access to care, information, and resources for all underserved communities.
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