The 41st annual Association of Black Women Physicians’ event, themed “Regal and Revolutionary: 40 Years of Boldly Advocating for Health Equity and Justice,” featured speakers as varied as Congresswoman Maxine Waters and actor-comedian Chris Tucker.
ABWP is committed to the improvement of public health and welfare, through the advancement of knowledge concerning women and the community health.
Undaunted by the current pandemic, the 39th Annual Charity and Scholarship Benefit presented by the Association of Black Women Physicians (ABWP) maintained its anticipated aura of class and sophistication. The event paid tribute to the work of pioneering and modern-day black female physicians while conveying the all-important values of professionalism and community service.
The Association of Black Women Physicians, (ABWP) celebrates their Virtual 39th Annual Charity & Scholarship Benefit & Silent Auction, on Sunday October 18, 2020 @ 11 AM as they bring their illustrious program and heartfelt mission to a virtual platform with Media Sponsor, ABC 7 TV. Public invited to tune in: Facebook Live (Program Starting at 10:30 AM with a 30-minute countdown:
As African Americans are largest group of sufferers of chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease and kidney disease, Dr. Cozzette Jones, president of the Association of Black Women Physicians is urging them to be more vigilant during the COVID-19 crisis. She has noticed, she said, the complacency among community members in regards to the pandemic. But complacency is dangerous, said Jones and can cost many lives.
Dr. Deborah Prothrow-Stith and Elaine Batchlor recognized for their dedication and commitment to the community, as ABWP celebrated 36 years of service in Los Angeles, CA.
Uplifted guests and grateful scholarship recipients gathered to celebrate the Association of Black Women Physicians’ 35th Annual Charity and Scholarship Benefit
On June 9 a new California law will go into effect. Concerned African American doctors and lawyers met together to discuss the unique legal, ethical and medical considerations for minority communities. California is the 5th state to pass a law giving patients the legal right to request, receive and self-ingest prescribed medications for the sole purpose of ending their own life.