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NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar participated in a series on social justice provided by WebMD and took the health care industry to task in an essay fittingly titled “Black Lives Matter.” In it, the all-time scoring leader shined a light on the glaring health inequities and unfair practices associated with large medical corporations and…

Dr. Dona Kim Murphey is a neuroscientist and neurologist, community organizer, and historian of science. She is the director of scientific affairs at CortiCare, an EEG diagnostics company and the director of medical initiatives for Project Lifeline. Murphey, who was clinically suspected of having COVID-19 but later tested negative, works to mitigate the harm of…

Donulae Knuckles-Copeland is a dedicated nurse and educator. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Nursing, in Ann Arbor, and currently works at Wayne State University College of Nursing. With over 23 years of experience as a registered nurse in the areas of labor and delivery, cardiology, ICU, home care and…

Eminem ensured hospital workers in Detroit were well-fed this week. The “Real Slim Shady” hitmaker has been thanked by Henry Ford Health System Hospital in his home city after donating pots of “Mom’s Spaghetti” for staff working hard amid the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. A post on the medical facility’s Instagram account read:…

Janice Davis, Ph.D., is director of clinical education at Howard University‘s School of Social Work. During her career, she has worked with numerous underserved populations in various settings. She has bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Howard University, and in 2014, she earned a doctorate degree in social work from Morgan State University. Rolling out spoke…

As we continue to battle the coronavirus, we have all been advised of the urgency to supply doctors, nurses and other hospital staff with essential personal protective equipment. But now, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Surgeon General have announced, their recommendation is for all Americans to wear cloth face masks…

Beyoncé made a surprise appearance on ABC’s “Disney Family Singalong” on Thursday evening, April 16, 2020. The 38-year-old superstar shocked fans by joining the star-studded event, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, and performing the track “When You Wish Upon A Star” from the Disney classic Pinocchio, which she dedicated to the health care workers who are…

Kylie Jenner‘s skin care brand is planning to start producing hand sanitizers for hospitals across California to help fight the global pandemic. The “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star and her mother Kris Jenner will be distributing the antibacterial gels — which are currently in short supply due to the global health crisis — via the…

Janet Jackson has sent a message of thanks to key workers who are unable to self-isolate during the coronavirus pandemic. The 53-year-old singer has spoken out in solidarity for people working as nurses, doctors, scientists, grocery store clerks, cleaners, and other key professionals who are keeping countries in operation while the majority of the population…

When Stephanie Ijaola first attended college, she had no idea what she would major in. After reminiscing about her mother’s educational journey, it didn’t take long to make a decision. Ijaola, a Nigerian-American and the firstborn of six children, currently resides in Chicago, Illinois. Ijaola’s decision to become a nurse made her the third-generation nurse…

Tashonna Ward, 25, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, allegedly died after seeking medical care, and her family is seeking answers. On Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, USA Today reported that members of Ward’s family were looking to meet with officials from Froedtert Hospital to discuss Ward’s untimely death. On Jan. 2, Ward began experiencing chest pain and trouble…

Fount Hankle is a registered nurse in Chicago, working in oncology. Fount began nursing school at the age of 48 while working full time in law enforcement. With over 25 years of service, Fount has held distinguished positions as special agent with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the U.S.…

Nursing is the nation’s largest health care profession with more than 3.1 million registered nurses practicing nationwide. However, the nursing shortage is expected to intensify, reaching 1 million by 2030, increasing the urgency and need for many more nurses to meet the growing demand for patient care. According to Dr. Karen Cox, president of Chamberlain University,…

Bernard Tyson, chief executive officer of Kaiser Permanente, passed away suddenly on November 10, 2019. The 60-year-old San Francisco native was a powerful voice for diversity while also serving as a leading CEO. As Kaiser Permanente’s first Black CEO, Tyson grew the company’s workforce of 174,000 to 218,000 people and increased its annual revenue from…

Bernard Tyson, the CEO of Kaiser Permanente, has died. The 60-year-old San Francisco native was a powerful voice for diversity while also serving as a leading CEO. As Kaiser Permanente’s first Black CEO, Tyson grew the company’s workforce of 174,000 to 218,000 people, and grew its annual revenue from $53 billion to nearly $83 billion.…

Vivian Bradley Johnson is a senior vice president of clinical services at Parkland Health and Hospital System. In her role, Bradley oversees a $300 million budget and 1,700 employees in the pharmacy, radiology, respiratory, clinical dietary, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and laboratory services. The Lake City, Florida, native is a pharmacist by training, with a…

Travis Scott is donating the profits from merchandise sold in Alabama to Planned Parenthood. The 28-year-old rapper took the stage at the 2019 Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama, over the weekend, where he announced that he would be donating all the profits from the sales of his merchandise for that day to the…

Dr. Kristin Ball Motley, Founder, Health Care Solutions of Delaware Valley

Passionate about helping people obtain the medications they need and educating them on how to use their medications appropriately, Dr. Kristin Ball Motley founded Health Care Solutions of Delaware Valley LLC in 2010. Since opening, HCS has helped people save over $500K on prescription drug costs, and has evolved into a full-service health and wellness…

Rolling out partnered with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois for Healthcare IQ, a four-part web series designed to see how well Chicagoans understand health care. In our second episode, we ask Chicagoans, “What is a primary care provider?” Make sure to visit connect.bcbsil.com to learn more. #healthcareIQ

Tony Gillespie is now the VP of Public Policy and Engagement at the Indiana Minority Health Coalition (IMHC) and his area of responsibility is “working with elected officials and the 22 agencies that IMHC funds to address all things policy, advocacy and related on the federal, county and municipal levels. This also includes oversight of…