14 MAY 2026

BLOOMING DAY

nyc

70 DAYS | 9 HOURS | 33 MIN | 47 SEC

1,000+ RSVP’s

BLOOMING DAY NYC Join us in Newyork, or online, May 14th, for a day of powerful discussions, expert insights, and collaborative solutions. State community health leaders come together to explore how health systems, community organizations, and the government can work together to expand access to social and healthcare.

Here's an overview of what you can expect — we can't wait to hang out!

What is Blooming Day?

Blooming Day is an event Blooming Health brings to cities across the U.S. We’re convening leaders from across each community's healthcare, government, and community organizations to spark integrated, people-first solutions and partnerships in public health. Blooming Day is a space for deeper, local dialogue and community action.

You should join if you want to:

Accelerate integrated strategies to close care gaps in population health.

Center attention on SDOH such as housing, nutrition, and transportation as key health drivers.

Strengthen connections between your organization's initiatives and statewide efforts.

Build trust and open channels for collaboration across sectors to benefit everyone in Texas. See more from past Blooming Day events

See more from past Blooming Day events

See more from past Blooming Day events

Friday 14 May

Doors Open at 8 AM CST Sessions Run 9 AM- 4 PM CST

Schedule

AGENDA

VENUE

9:10 AM - 9:40 AM

Fireside Chat - The Pulse of Texas Public Health

Chief Michelle Alletto (Texas HHSC), Kavitha Gnanasambandan, Ph.D., (Blooming Health)

09:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Fireside Chat - Rooted in Policy, Blooming in Care 09:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Dr. Theresa Daniel, Commisioner, Dallas County &

Former Mayor of Denver, Michael Hancock

11:40 AM - 12:30 PM

Lunch & Networking

Enjoy a curated lunch while connecting with industry professionals and potential collaborators.

12:40 PM - 01:00 PM

Report on Vision Loss in Older Adults as it Relates to Accessibility and the Rights of Texans with Disabilities

Neva Fairchild (Texas Governor's Committee on

People with Disabilities)

01:05 PM - 01:50 PM

The Urban and Rural Transformations & The Digital Frontier

David Davis (W.E. Bridge), Shakita Johnson, Esq., LBSW (Tarrant County AAA), Gagan Bhalla (Care Mountain), Palak Jalan

01:55 PM - 02:40 PM

Profit with Purpose - Value-Based Care & Social

Mark Edwards (Dallas County HHS), Janice

Sparks, Ph.D., (CATCH), Christina Bartha (Texas

Healthy at Home

Featured Speakers

Past Event Talks

David Davis

Gagan Bhalla

Shakita Johnson, Esq., LBSW

Quotes & Reactions from Speakers and Attendees

"Thank you for raising the bar for events in this space. From the speakers to the food, the extra space upstairs to work/listen/network and the well spaced schedule - it was a full, impactful day that did not feel rushed or "curated". Despite being so well planned, it had a very organic and welcoming feeling and flow. Well done to the entire Blooming Health team!"
Anonymous
New York State Office for the Aging
"I made connections with like-minded colleagues and hope that collaboration will assist in growth"
Anonymous
"All of the panelists and speakers were thoughtful and inspiring."
Anonymous
"Blooming Day set a new standard. It was one of the rare events that felt both energizing and grounding. Huge kudos to the Blooming Health team for creating such an authentic and meaningful experience"
Anonymous
"Thank you for raising the bar for events in this space. From the speakers to the food, the extra space upstairs to work/listen/network and the well spaced schedule - it was a full, impactful day that did not feel rushed or "curated". Despite being so well planned, it had a very organic and welcoming feeling and flow. Well done to the entire Blooming Health team!"
Anonymous
New York State Office for the Aging
"I made connections with like-minded colleagues and hope that collaboration will assist in growth"
Anonymous
"All of the panelists and speakers were thoughtful and inspiring."
Anonymous
"Blooming Day set a new standard. It was one of the rare events that felt both energizing and grounding. Huge kudos to the Blooming Health team for creating such an authentic and meaningful experience"
Anonymous
"Thank you for raising the bar for events in this space. From the speakers to the food, the extra space upstairs to work/listen/network and the well spaced schedule - it was a full, impactful day that did not feel rushed or "curated". Despite being so well planned, it had a very organic and welcoming feeling and flow. Well done to the entire Blooming Health team!"
Anonymous
New York State Office for the Aging
"I made connections with like-minded colleagues and hope that collaboration will assist in growth"
Anonymous
"All of the panelists and speakers were thoughtful and inspiring."
Anonymous
"Blooming Day set a new standard. It was one of the rare events that felt both energizing and grounding. Huge kudos to the Blooming Health team for creating such an authentic and meaningful experience"
Anonymous
"Thank you for raising the bar for events in this space. From the speakers to the food, the extra space upstairs to work/listen/network and the well spaced schedule - it was a full, impactful day that did not feel rushed or "curated". Despite being so well planned, it had a very organic and welcoming feeling and flow. Well done to the entire Blooming Health team!"
Anonymous
New York State Office for the Aging
"I made connections with like-minded colleagues and hope that collaboration will assist in growth"
Anonymous
"All of the panelists and speakers were thoughtful and inspiring."
Anonymous
"Blooming Day set a new standard. It was one of the rare events that felt both energizing and grounding. Huge kudos to the Blooming Health team for creating such an authentic and meaningful experience"
Anonymous

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