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November 11, 2025
On November 12, 2025, BTG hosted a rapid response Seminar focused on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and practical ways to support neighbors in need. We were honored to welcome Hoa Pham, Deputy Secretary for the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ Office of Income Maintenance. Hoa oversees policy and administration for programs that provide […]
October 7, 2025
On October 7, 2025, we marked a milestone: the BTG 35th Anniversary Symposium. Alumni, students, faculty, and community partners came together to reflect on decades of impact and to envision the future of health equity. The day was filled with powerful conversations, shared learning, and a renewed commitment to advocacy and partnership. Thank you to […]
October 6, 2025
On October 6, 2025, we premiered This Too is Healthcare, a feature-length documentary that captures the essence of Bridging the Gaps. Directed by André Robert Lee and narrated by Wendell Pierce, the film explores what happens when healthcare professionals step beyond the clinic and into the lived experiences of the communities they serve. This documentary […]

Upcoming Events

Sep 29 2026

An information-packed morning of discussion with individuals promoting health and well-being in urban communities. College of Physicians of Philadelphia 19 S. 22nd Street 8:30 AM to Noon (breakfast provided) Breakfast and Interactive poster session Plenary Session Welcome Dedication of Francis Ola Walker Bridging the Gaps Award Keynote Address Participation is FREE – Click here to […]

Dec 09 2026

Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH is a Brooklyn-rooted, proud daughter of Antigua. Trained in pediatrics and preventive medicine/public health, she is an executive physician and cultural strategist with expertise in social entrepreneurship, narrative change, policy, neighborhood health strategies, health innovation, coalition building, and organizational change management to advance health and equity. Dr. Maybank’s unique expertise stems […]

Jan 12 2027

Paul A. Offit, MD, is Director of the Vaccine Education Center and professor of pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He is the Maurice R. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Offit is an internationally recognized expert in the […]

Feb 16 2027

Anthony L. Rostain, MD, MA, is Chair and Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University and is Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. He is Chief of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Cooper University Healthcare where he directs the clinical, education and […]

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