April 20, 2015 - Association of Black Women Physicians

ABWP RETREAT
Much appreciation and kudos to our president, Dr. Valencia Walker,
the retreat organizers, sponsors, and all of our fabulous attendees!
What a productive, encouraging, and inspiring event full of great
promise, innovative ideas and energy
*more highlights to come in future newsletters…
Congratulations to
Dr. Marcia Glenn
Recipient of the
Los Angeles
NAACP Youth
Council Meritorious
Women Award
Saturday April 25th
*please see attached details if
you would like to attend 
Association of Black Women Physicians Platform
2015-2017
C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S. for Wellness
C – Cancer Awareness (Breast, Lung, Prostate, etc.)
H – Health Literacy (Heart Disease, HIV/AIDS, HTN,
Diabetes)
A – Autism Awareness
M – Mental and Emotional Health Support and
Education
P – Preventive Health Emphasis (Focus on
Socioeconomic Determinants of Health/Advocacy)
I – Intimate Partner Violence Prevention
O – Obesity Epidemic Elimination
N – Nutrition & Exercise Promotion
S – Sickle Cell Support and Advocacy
Please mark your calendars for our
upcoming:
General Membership Meetings
June 7th
September 13th
November 15th
Annual Retreat
April 18th
Please see our website for more
information:
Spring
Women’s Health Sister2Sister
Symposium on
Forum w/KJLH Mentoring Event Domestic Violence
April 25th
April 26th
April 30th
Lets talk about the MATCH and success going forward. This year
will be the year of success with the new MCAT. We will also
discuss the science of thriving during Undergraduate, Medical,
school and Residency.
Get ready for an exciting year. Invite everyone interested to this awesome ABWP
EVENT.
View e-vite!
Community Calendar
Physicians and medical students
interested in the following:
April: Autism Awareness and Stress
Awareness Month
25th – KJLH Women’s Health Forum
30th – Domestic Violence Symposium
June: AIDS Awareness Month
20th - Oghene Health Fair
May: Lupus Awareness and Mental
Health Month
10th – World Lupus Day #ABWPGoesPurple
*if interested, please contact:
[email protected]
[email protected]
APRIL 30TH
VIEW PARK
6:30 PM
RSVP BY APRIL
27TH:
[email protected]
Leadership Opportunities in
Health Care Policy Implementation
DFA CA Steering Committee
Mission: Californian physician, medical student, and
health advocacy thought leaders ensuring that all
Californians can access quality affordable health care
and can enhance their health within their
communities.
Next committee phone call mtg: May 16 at noon
[email protected]
Charity Benefit Nomination Request Letters
*see attached documents to submit nomination
requests for:
1. 2015 ABWP HUMANITARIAN AWARD
2. 2015 ABWP LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
*if interested, please contact [email protected]
for more details
Remember to renew your membership dues!
You can renew online or with the attached
application.
Please contact Dr. Ana Lopes Johnson or Ms. Sandra
Bankhead.
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