CLTMedicalAssociation

The Association, founded in 1900, supports minority health professionals in promoting excellence in health care for Charlotteans of color

[CLTMedicalAssociation @CLTMedAssoc]

We would like to thank all of our members who participated in the JCSU Q&A panel for their MAPS chapter last Thursday.  It was such a great turnout and the students were engaging & appreciative!

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We had a great time at Top Golf last night! Big thanks to all of the members who came out!

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Check out our very own Dr. Tinka Barnes and the West African dance classes for adults & children every 1st and 3rd Sunday!

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We had a great time with JCSU students at their BKX chapter meeting on Nov 17! Thanks to all of our members who came out!

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Today is the first day of Black History Month! Study the past to create a brighter future!
#BlackHistoryMonth2021 #KnowledgeIsPower #blackexcellence #Unity

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'Tis the season to know your 3 Ws Charlotte! #StayStrongNC #publichealth
@onsmedsociety @ncdhhs @MeckCounty @Charlottgotalot

[CLTMedicalAssociation @CLTMedAssoc]

We’re trying to change that! @MeckCounty @AtriumHealth @NovantHealth @ncdhhs

[FiveThirtyEight @FiveThirtyEight]

Want a COVID-19 test?

It’s much easier to get in wealthier, whiter neighborhoods. https://t.co/IZXZ6wGi4r

[Mecklenburg County @MeckCounty]

New COVID-19 data thru 7/26: https://t.co/DNBIGBopFb

The percentage of Mecklenburg County residents testing positive has slightly decreased over the last two weeks. Hospitalizations continue to rise.

[Mecklenburg County @MeckCounty]

The next FREE drive-thru and walk-in COVID-19 testing event will be held this weekend at the Valerie C. Woodard Center (3205 Freedom Dr.) in partnership with @MakoMedical » https://t.co/1PTLEKaYSm

[Mecklenburg County @MeckCounty]

Two million free masks will be available starting tomorrow, just in time for the July Fourth holiday » https://t.co/FbROcFORI8

A list of locations and times for mask pick-up will be continually updated on @AtriumHealth's website » https://t.co/cyyy0CyofM

[Mecklenburg County @MeckCounty]

New COVID-19 data thru 7/8: https://t.co/3jRFrQ1iLf

Long term care facilities represent only 5% of cases but 57% of deaths.

Wear a mask. Help protect our neighbors caring for those who can't care for themselves.

[Mecklenburg County @MeckCounty]

Reminder! FREE COVID-19 testing starting at 9 a.m. ⬇️

[National Medical Association @NationalMedAssn]

“White Coats for Black Lives!”
Check out our family of @NationalMedAssn physicians from Charlotte, NC: Dr. Augustus Parker IV, Dr. Krista Parker, Dr. Augustus Parker III, and Dr. Jason Parker
#ThisIsWhatAnNMADoctorLooksLike #WhiteCoatsForBlackLives #NMA125 #JoinTheNMA

[Mecklenburg County @MeckCounty]

We've published new data for COVID-19 cases thru 6/21: https://t.co/8lodc8FK7f

% testing positive is slightly down but hospitalizations continue to increase: ~1 in 15 reported cases were hospitalized due to their COVID-19 infection.

[CLTMedicalAssociation @CLTMedAssoc]

We had a great time at our Holiday Dinner. Be on the lookout for information about our first meeting of 2020!

[NMA Region II @NMARegionII]

Last weekend we hosted our 2nd Annual @NationalMedAssn Region II Leadership Retreat! Leaders from every state in our region came to learn ways to improve society operations, engage members, and advocate for health equity! #NMALeadership

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Our first members meeting of the 2019-20 calendar. Looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones!

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Join us this Saturday June 1 from 12-4p at Veteran's Memorial Park for our Members Spring Family Social. There will be a Kickball Game, family fun games, and food catered by Tastee Creations Catering.

[Harvey B. Gantt Center @HBGanttCenter]

Development of a neighborhood should not mean displacement of its original inhabitants. "Welcome to Brookhill" opens our eyes about urban renewal and how it stifled economic mobility for black communities in Charlotte. #artasactivism #ganttcenter #whereartmeetsactivism

[Utibe R. Essien, MD MPH @UREssien]

The ABCs of Diversity Enhancement
1. Reach back
2. Mentor
3. Be visible (on social media)
4. Encourage mentees to enter academic medicine
5. Confront implicit bias
6. Engage Gatekeepers
7. Make Diversity a top priority when making a rank list
8. Just do it (and write about it)