
Date: Friday, October 10th, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
Location: Marriott Hartford Downtown, 200 Columbus Blvd, Hartford CT 06103
Event Description: Hispanic Health Council is hosting their 2nd Annual Maternal Health Conference in October 2025! This year's conference theme is "The Legacy We Carry: Unpacking Intimate Partner Violence and Maternal Health", with speakers - including HDI's Director Linda Sprague Martinez - exploring the intersection of maternal health and intimate partner violence through research, best practices, and community-focused safety strategies. This conference is directed towards maternal health providers and policymakers across Connecticut, but the general public are invited to attend.

Date: Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm EST
Location: Mandell JCC, 335 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117
Event Description: Menopause and midlife health are often left out of public conversations, especially for women of color, LGBTQIA+, and others historically underrepresented in health care. Power of the Pause is about reclaiming this phase of life and making space for celebration, community, and change.This is more than a community health event. It's a celebration of YOU! Whether you're going through it yourself, supporting a loved one, or working toward better health outcomes, this day is for you.
Here's What to Expect
- Engagement with health care providers
- Self-care and connection spaces
- Vendor & resource tables
- Light bites & refreshments
- Music, dancing & fun!