healthcare diversity

Nurse Cindy Milligan’s journey through cardiac care

Cindy Milligan’s 31-year journey in healthcare began with a pivotal moment at age 12 when her grandmother suffered a stroke. Spending an entire summer in

April 30, 2025 No Comments

Dr. Makeda Dawkins on liver health in the black community

Dr. Makeda Dawkins on her journey to medicine

In a sunlit office far removed from the sterile corridors of Westchester Medical Center, Dr. Makeda Dawkins speaks with the measured cadence of someone who

March 26, 2025 No Comments

Dr. Makeda Dawkins on cultural translation in healthcare

Dr. Makeda Dawkins remembers the moment clearly. A Caribbean patient explaining family achievements with characteristic pride was being discussed by the medical team, with some

March 16, 2025 No Comments