SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
Get ready for a day of free wellness experiences, community resources, family-friendly activities, and conversations designed to support healthier futures for all. From expert-led panels and local resource tables to fitness activities, arts and crafts, and food trucks, there’s something for every age to explore throughout the day.
Stay tuned for more details as the event nears!
INSIDE THE BERKSHIRE PARTNERS BLUE HILL CLUB
Inside the Blue Hill Club
Expert-led Conversations
Hear from healthcare professionals, community leaders, and wellness experts during a series of conversations focused on youth wellness, mental health, neurodivergence, nutrition, and more.
Community Health: 12:00PM
12:00PM • 45-Minute Panel Discussion
Join healthcare leaders and community experts for a conversation on community health, trauma, and mental wellness in children and families. Panelists will discuss recognizing signs of emotional distress in youth, supporting healthy communication, and connecting families with local resources that promote healing and long-term wellness.
SESSION SPEAKERS
Dr. Katherine A. Gergen Barnett, MD
Vice Chair of Primary Care Innovation and Transformation, Department of Family Medicine at Boston Medical Center
Dr. Beth P. Frates, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Dr. Kevin M. Simon, MD, MPH, MBA
Chief Behavioral Health Officer, City of Boston
Attending Psychiatrist, Boston Children’s Hospital
Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School
Moderated by
Trina Martin Cherry
VP, Community Engagement and External Affairs, BMCHS
Neurodivergence: 1:00PM
1:00PM • 35-Minute Conversation
This conversation will explore neurodivergence in Black and Latino children, including ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other learning differences. Speakers will discuss early support strategies, barriers to diagnosis and care, and ways families and communities can better advocate for children’s needs.
SESSION SPEAKERS
Katie Campbell
Clinical-Referral and Development Coordinator, Pediatrics
Marilyn C. Augustyn
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician, Director, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Boston Medical Center
Healthy Nutrition and Diabetes: 2:00PM
2:00PM • 35-Minute Conversation
Join practitioners for a conversation on healthy nutrition and the growing impact of diabetes in youth. This session will cover balanced eating habits, prevention strategies, and practical ways families can build healthier routines to support long-term wellness.
SESSION SPEAKERS
Soukaina Adolphe, MD
Pediatrician at Boston Medical Center
Mara Garwood, RDN, CDCES
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Community Resources and Health Screenings
Connect with 30+ community organizations, healthcare providers, and local partners offering resources, wellness information, and free health screenings for attendees throughout the day. More details to come!
Outside at Harambee Park
Fitness Classes and Games
Get moving with dance classes, games, and movement-focused activities led by Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston staff members! More details to come!
Arts & Crafts Activities
Enjoy hands-on creative activities for children and families, including painting your own "kindness rocks" with uplifting messages, along with face painting, floral designing, and more!
Local Food Trucks
Grab a bite from local vendors serving a variety of food and refreshments throughout the day.