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The Cook County Physician Association’s 2024 Scholarship Award brunch was a remarkable success. Mayor Brandon Johnson and CDPH Commissioner Dr. Olusimbo Ige highlighted the event with a keynote address and special presentation, respectively. Congratulations to the distinguished award recipients: Dr. Lisa Green, Dr. Rodney Alford, Dr. Clyde Yancy, and the Lifetime Legacy Award winner, Dr. John Bradley. This event raised over $30,000 for medical student scholarships, aligning with the goal of increasing Black physicians in Medicine. Acknowledgements to Dr. Audrey Tanksley, CCPA's President, and Dr. Maya Green, for their leadership in hosting this exceptional event at the Discover “Shine Bright” Center in the vibrant Chicago Southside Chatham community. #CCPA #ScholarshipAward #ChicagoMedicine

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The Chicago Defender Charities, Inc. Bud Billiken Parade annual scholarship gala was a nostalgic experience, stringing me back to cherished memories of my participation in the parade as a youth. Witnessing the honorees and scholarship awardees serves as a reminder of the positivity within our communities that often goes unnoticed. Let's continue to unite in support of Myiti Sengstacke-Rice and Dr. Marc A. Sengstacke for their commitment to upholding the BBP's legacy and continuing to foster life-changing moments through this traditional ceremony. 2024 Honorees include: Keena Barber, CEO WDB Marketing, Jemal King “9 to 5 Millionaire” Hosea Sanders ABC 7 Eyewitness News, Che “Rhymefest” Smith Grammy Award-Winning Artist and Latasha Waters, CEO Empire Dance Company. Proud “Girl Dad” moment witnessing my daughter Madisen A. Humphrey as the recipient of the scholarship award sponsored by the SEIU. A special thanks to the fabulous Samantha Champman (Anchor, ABC 7 News Chicago) for her exceptional role as MC of the event. 🎓🎉 #BudBillikenParade #CommunitySupport

On Tuesday, Dr. Chico Tillmon, Executive Director of the University of Chicago Crime Lab’s Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy, gave testimony to the Democratic Committee Platform about the importance of community violence intervention (CVI) at a 2024 Democratic National Convention Committee virtual hearing.   Dr. Tillmon highlighted to the committee the importance of a holistic community approach to combating gun violence, using evidence-based CVI strategies to ensure public safety. Watch Dr. Tillmon’s full testimony: https://lnkd.in/gvYfdp2H

It was an insightful experience participating in the “MAVEN Rocks Chicago” event hosted by Ziegler in partnership with the Health Care Council of Chicago, managed by Third Horizon Strategies. The panel discussion shed light on Chicago's safety net and the innovative solutions offered by the MAVEN Project. The MAVEN Project, is a national nonprofit organization, that utilizes telehealth and physician volunteers to extend access and services, supporting safety net clinics across 25 states and Washington, D.C. This initiative plays a crucial role in enhancing healthcare accessibility for underserved communities. Kudos to Meghan Phillips for providing excellent commentary during the discussion. This creative model will play a pivotal role in advocating for inclusive healthcare solutions and creating impactful change throughout Illinois. #MAVENProject #HealthcareAccess #InnovativeSolutions

Bittersweet moment as we celebrate the 25th and 50th anniversaries of Friend Health and HRDI, and my last official event as Chief Executive Officer of Friend Health. What a wonderful 11 years it has been leading this great organization. Wishing the board of directors, Wendy Thompson, and the executive team much success in the coming years.

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Bittersweet moment as we celebrate the 25th and 50th anniversaries of Friend Health and HRDI, and my last official event as Chief Executive Officer of Friend Health. What a wonderful 11 years it has been leading this great organization. Wishing the board of directors, Wendy Thompson, and the executive team much success in the coming years.

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