NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLOR PEOPLE
Covid Conversations Web Series
Let's Chat with Dr. Kim Rhoads
Starting off with the NAACP Richmond CA web series, #CovidConversations is Dr. Kim Rhoads!
Dr. Rhoads' background and scholarly work crosses the full cancer continuum from basic science (endothelial cell regulation and angiogenesis); to clinical care as a colorectal surgeon; through health services research in cancer disparities; and training in health policy (as a California Endowment Scholar in Health Policy at Harvard (2005-2006), and as the inaugural UCSF Philip R. Lee Fellow in Health Policy (2007-2008)). She has formal training in community organizing at the Center for Third World Organizing in Oakland, California; and Community Based Participatory Research as a member of the first cohort of academic-community partnership teams trained by the California Breast Cancer Research Program. Before joining the faculty at UCSF, Rhoads founded the Community Outreach and Engagement program for the Stanford Cancer Institute. Rhoads views community engagement and institutional partnerships as substantive pathways to promote health equity and eliminate disparities.
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Conversations with Dr. Allen
Dr. Nathan Allen is a native of Richmond, California. He attended Contra Costa Community College. After CCC, he pursued his undergraduate studies at University of California at Davis. Thereafter, he earned his medical degree from University of California Davis, Medical School. Dr. Allen began his training at Martin Luther King Community Hospital in Los Angeles and expanded his training by specializing in obstetrics and gynecology at Charles R. Drew Postgraduate Medical School, Los Angeles. Dr. Allen currently serves as the Director of Women’s Health for Well Space. Well Space is a federally qualified health clinic that serves a diverse patient population in Sacramento, California. Dr. Allen has been practicing medicine in Sacramento since 1981.
Dr. Allen’s Philosophy
“I treat my patients as I would like myself and family to be treated, with respect. In my practice, cultural sensitivity is a must.”
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Conversations with Travis Margain
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. So, we will begin this month's conversation with Mr. Travis Margain who is living with diabetes and is awaiting a kidney transplant.
The NAACP Health Committee thanks Mr. Margain for his willingness to discuss his journey.
According to the National Diabetes Statistics Report: In 2018, 34.1 million adults aged 18 years or older had diabetes. African Americans between the ages of 45-64 have the highest rates of diagnosed diabetes compared to other groups.
We invite you to listen to Mr. Margain story in this Episode of #CovidConversations
Biography:
Mr. Margain is originally from Richmond, California. He attended De Anza High School and studied biological sciences at the University of California, Davis. After leaving UC Davis, he worked in the private sector at Dow Chemical and UC Davis laboratories with a focus on agricultural research. One of his research areas was auto immune diseases. Mr. Margain has also worked in the housing sector. He served as a Regional Manager for Central Valley and San Francisco County public housing.
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Conversations with Aaron Whitlock
The Health Committee with the NAACP Richmond CA Branch, continues its web series, #CovidConversations , this time, with Mr. Aaron Whitlow.
Sacramento resident, Mr. Aaron Whitlow shares his story of love and faith as he cared for his wife during the pandemic.
As of May 2021, Aaron's wife , Tanya Culliver-Whitlow, transitioned from this life, however we honor her courage to fight and respect Mr Whitlow for his love and care for her.