Be Well Foundation to Screen Documentary in Winston-Salem
The free event on October 24, 2026, aims to improve maternal health support resources throughout the Triad region.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Secondary Education
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The Be Well Foundation will host a free screening of the documentary High Risk: Black Mothers Protecting Themselves and Their Babies in Winston-Salem on October 24, 2026. The initiative is designed to strengthen maternal support networks throughout the Triad.
Why it matters
The event highlights the organization's work connecting mothers with essential healthcare practitioners and community resources. Strengthening these support systems is a key focus for improving local maternal health outcomes.
The Be Well Foundation is hosting the free event at the Central Library in Winston-Salem. The foundation's co-founder, Connie McLendon Perry, is a 2007 graduate of Thomasville Senior High School.
The players
Be Well Foundation
This organization manages a network dedicated to linking mothers with healthcare providers and various community support resources.
Connie McLendon Perry
She is the co-founder of the Be Well Foundation and a graduate of Thomasville Senior High School.
The details
The documentary, High Risk: Black Mothers Protecting Themselves and Their Babies, serves as a focal point for the foundation's community outreach efforts. By bringing residents together, the organization intends to bolster the collaborative network linking local families to specialized care.
Timeline
The film screening will occur on October 24, 2026.
Culture Shift
This event reflects a broader societal movement toward grassroots advocacy to address documented health disparities for Black mothers. It aligns with growing efforts to bridge gaps between clinical services and community-based support systems.
Residents in the Triad can attend the free screening to connect with community resources and learn about maternal health support initiatives. The event provides a direct opportunity to engage with local organizations working to improve health outcomes for area mothers.
The takeaway
Community-led initiatives provide vital pathways for families to access localized health resources and support networks. Residents looking to bolster their awareness of maternal health can utilize these screenings to find connections to practitioners in the Triad area.
Further reading
Find more information on local programs at the Secondary Education section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Lexington Dispatch.
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