Senior Health Justice Fellow Stacie Davis takes over our social media for the day to share her journey to dentistry….
Stacie Davis Social Media Takeover
Celebrating Black History Month Newsletter
Every February in the United States, we celebrate Black History Month as a nation. As the Social Mission Alliance, we also celebrate Black excellence throughout the year. With the month of February coming to a close, we are taking the time to highlight resources that will help you to continue honoring Black History year-around….
Black History Month Watchlist
In honor of Black History Month, members of the Social Mission Alliance were asked to share their recommendations for a Black History Month themed watch list. Read more to learn what they said….
Champion Spotlight: Te’Kima Anthony-Bey, LMSW, Talks Housing, Health Justice, and Health Equity
Te’Kima divides her time between West Babylon, NY, and Washington, DC, and gives back to the social work profession by mentoring masters-level social work students at Stony Brook University, and serves as a Board Trustee for the Belmont Lake Civic Association in West Babylon, NY. Te’Kima is also a new member of the African American Federal Executive Association (AAFEA), a non-profit organization dedicated to preparing and supporting African Americans for advancement into the senior ranks of the United States Government…
Devondre Juzang Social Media Takeover
Health Justice Council member Dre Juzang takes over our social media for the day to share his story and passion for addressing trauma deserts….
Champion Spotlight: Health Equity Leadership Diversity Initiative
This month, we spoke with Maria Portela MD, MPH, the Director of the Office of Minority Health (OMH) Health Equity Leadership Development Initiative (HELDI). This residential fellowship program is committed to diversifying leadership in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) by providing fellows training, mentorship, and HHS agency placement….
Maria Ruiz Social Media Takeover
Health Justice Fellow Maria Ruiz takes over our social media for the day to share her journey into medicine and interest in language concordant care…
Champion Spotlight with the Native American Connections Patina Wellness Center
This month, we spoke to the Native American Connections Patina Wellness Center. Formed in 1972 as a grassroots program, Native American Connections (NAC) has since expanded their services to include “Native American culturally appropriate health, affordable housing, and community development services.” The Patina Wellness Center is one of two NAC Residential Treatment Centers in the Phoenix, Arizona area, providing residential substance use treatment….
Kiara Marmolejos Social Media Takeover
Health Justice Fellow Kiara Marmolejos takes over our social media for the day to share her story as a PA student….
One Year as Social Mission Alliance
Greetings friends,
For the FINAL Social Mission Alliance newsletter of 2023, I have the honor of contributing as guest editor.
It’s a particularly special edition for me as this week marks one year since Beyond Flexner Alliance became Social Mission Alliance, a year of growth, challenges, and victories for social mission in health professions education….
