Black Health Matters summit returns to Atlanta

The 2025 Black Health Matters Winter Expo, held at the Loudermilk Conference Center on Saturday, Feb. 22, is dedicated towards providing Black residents in Atlanta with information regarding the U.S. healthcare system and ways to improve health literacy. (Courtesy of Black Health Matters)

At the age of 17, Rosyln Young-Daniels lost her grandparents, both dying less than a week after being admitted to the hospital.

She believes it was the result of years of untreated health issues. The experience was devastating but eye-opening.

“They lived not being well, being uncomfortable, being in pain, being fearful, even though they were surrounded by love,” she reflected.