Achievements
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Est. first comprehensive Sickle Cell Symposium for the city of Houston
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Congressionally recognition received for service and commitment to the sickle cell community
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Est. Houston Sickle Cell Awareness Month in 2015 (September, which is also national awareness)
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Est. Houston Sickle Cell Awareness Day (April 23rd)
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Created an integrated CBO model specific to meet the needs of those living with sickle cell disease
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Recipient of the Ethyl Lyle Hedgeman Award for reducing health disparity
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Developed concept specific to Houston's geography & demographic to reduce ERD communication challenges for those living with sickle cell disease
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Host annual back to school event for sickle cell community
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Served on various committees and joint ventures aimed at improving systems and protocols for the sickle cell community
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Supports many projects across the country aimed at raising awareness of sickle cell disease
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Known and respected by the Houston leadership, council, and medical community city wide
— And so much more!
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