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Posted On December 18, 2020 11:37 pm
President Institute for Patient-Centered Design, Inc. FOCUS Tammy’s vision for a Culture of Health includes a network of community sanctuaries that would enable the health care system to address the social determinants of health by providing preventive assistance to residents in need. She envisions community gardens located in public spaces, like parks, hospital and clinic… View Article
Posted On December 18, 2020 11:36 pm
Executive Director Operation Restoration FOCUS Syrita’s vision of a Culture of Health is an empathetic and caring community that recognizes trauma and social inequity as the driving forces of crime that require community-based healing and holistic solutions. She believes that communities responding to crime should seek to restore and improve the lives of all people… View Article
Posted On December 18, 2020 11:35 pm
Director, Wellness Urban Promise FOCUS Siomara Wedderburn defines a Culture of Health as a community where children and families can thrive, rather than simply survive. It is holistic, trauma-informed, and accessible. Sio utilizes her experience as a social worker to support a model of youth development that is relational and focused on the whole person-mind,… View Article
Posted On December 18, 2020 11:30 pm
Associate Professor in Health Policy Meharry Medical College FOCUS Dr. Nabaweesi, a Ugandan physician, conducts childhood injuries and infant mortality disparities research. Her research began 10 years ago when she noticed Black children presenting to the ER following traumatic injuries were more likely to experience preventable complications including death than their white counterparts. Her quality… View Article
Posted On December 18, 2020 11:14 pm
Director of Community Engagement Thrive, Inc. FOCUS Ronneal Mathews is a public health professional with over 20 years of experience. Her primary focus areas are improving maternal health of Black women, advancing reproductive justice, increasing accessibility of doulas, and helping organizations implement comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion frameworks. Mrs. Mathews is building connections with professionals… View Article
Posted On December 18, 2020 11:12 pm
Research Programs Manager Center for Sexuality and Health Disparities FOCUS The three main areas that Renee would like to focus on in building a Culture of Health include health communication and information dissemination, aiding in building a pipeline for future Black clinicians and community engagement. She believes that these are areas within her sphere of… View Article
Posted On December 18, 2020 11:10 pm
Associate Professor of Psychiatry University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson FOCUS Noshene has a passion for supporting others to find their voice, health, and a sense of fulfillment and community. As a young adult, she struggled with anxiety and depression, and found it difficult to access mental health support that was empowering or… View Article
Posted On December 18, 2020 11:08 pm
Founder & Chief Vision Keeper Seek Higher Ground FOCUS Nicole “Nikki” Martin-Bynum is the founder and chief vision keeper of Seek Higher Ground—a growing network of accomplices, organizers, and tightrope walkers (those who live between the world as it is and what it can be). In pursuit of a more perfect union, Nikki’s work meets… View Article
Posted On December 18, 2020 11:07 pm
Director Education for Transformation FOCUS When white folks catch a cold, Black folks get pneumonia. It is a common saying in the Black community based in reality. While health outcomes for African Americans have improved in recent years, much more needs to be done. Recent CDC reporting indicates African Americans are more likely to die… View Article
Posted On December 18, 2020 11:05 pm
Healthy Soil Advocate and Founder wurmworks, llc FOCUS Matt is a worm farmer, healthy soil advocate and Founder of wurmworks llc, in Jackson, Miss. He is currently focused on addressing our toxic relationship to organic waste and creating regenerative solutions that bring value to households and communities in the form of food equity and comprehensive… View Article