February 2010

BCHW Buzz Welcome to the Black Caucus of Health Workers’ “BCHW BUZZ”, a periodic newsletter delivering the latest news on issues, events, and employment in the African American public health community!

The Road to the APHA Executive Board  By Andrea Kidd‐Taylor 

Inside this issue: 2 BCHW Program Topics for the 2010 APHA Annual Meeting 2009 Poindexter Award Dinner

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Meet the 2009-2010 BCHW Executive Board

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BCHW President Achieves Career Milestone

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BCHW Helps Haiti

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Linda A Murray, APHA 4 President-Elect Kudos to Larry Johnson

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My APHA Journey  As a doctoral student at  the Johns Hopkins University  School of Hygiene and Public  Health, I joined the American  Public Health Association  (APHA) and attended my first  annual meeting in 1988. At‐ tending the annual meeting  was a great time for profes‐ sional development and net‐ working with other public  health professionals and stu‐ dents; and I met several peo‐ ple working in my area of in‐ terest and expertise, occupa‐ tional health, safety, and  health policy.  I attended the Occupa‐ tional Health and Safety Sec‐ tion’s (OHS) business meeting  and my involvement in APHA  began. There were very few 

people of color in attendance,  however, my involvement in  the OHS section was influ‐ enced by two  very active Afri‐ can American members of the  section—Ms. Darryl Alexander,  the health and safety director  for the American Federation of  Teachers, and Dr. Linda Rae  Murray, then on the medical  staff of Cook County Hospital.  The section was where many  of the policies and resolutions  concerning occupational  health and safety were being  developed, written and pre‐ sented to the Association for  adoption. While I was still not  very knowledgeable about  APHA’s structure or govern‐ ance, I felt very comfortable  working with members of the  section and I was able to con‐

The Black Caucus Proposes an Impressive Program Agenda for the 2010 APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition The Black Caucus of Health 

cultural competence and social 

perspective of those communities. 

Workers looks forward to yet 

determinants, complementary 

Researchers are urged to submit 

another outstanding program 

medicine and community‐based 

abstracts to the Caucus to make 

for the 2010 APHA Annual Meet‐

participatory research. 

the program as robust as possible. 

ing. This year's conference 

The BCHW goal in developing a 

More information about submit‐

theme is  “Social Justice:  Public 

program for each APHA Annual 

ting abstracts to BCHW can be 

Health Imperative “.  BCHW’s 

Meeting is to ensure that issues 

found at http://apha.confex.com/ apha/138am/bc.htm . 

conference program includes 18 

relevant to advancing the health 

topic areas, including the envi‐

of communities of color are pre‐

ronment, maternal child health, 

sented, and presented from the 

 

Andrea Kidd-Taylor, DrPH, MSPH

tribute.  Two years later, I was  asked to run as a section coun‐ cilor, after which I was elected  as the OHS Section Chair. My  next office was as a Governing  Councilor for the section.  As I  became more familiar with  APHA policies, the structure of  the Association and its  continued on p. 3

BCHW  Call for Abstracts   for the 2010 APHA   Scientific Sessions   has been   extended.   

New Deadline   February 19, 2010 

BCHW Buzz

BCHW 2010 Call for Abstracts: Topic Areas This Call for Abstracts for the scientific sessions requests papers relevant to peoples of the African Diaspora in the following topic areas:

 African Americans and Infant Mortality: What are African American public health proDeadline for abstracts has been extended to February 19, 2010. Submit yours today at: http:// apha.confex.com/ apha/138am/bc.htm

We are on the Web:  BCHW1968.net

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fessionals doing to solve this problem? Alternative Medicine Practices in Communities of Color Community Based Participatory Research: Are We Really Participating? Cultural Competence in Public Health Education: The Impact on students of color Environmental Inequality Framing Our Future: Where have the Health Care Providers Gone? Health Literacy and Health Outcomes for Communities of Color Healthy Babies Begin With Us: African Americans Promoting Healthy Pregnancy Improving Health Resources for the Elderly Politics and Public Health Systems: The Allocation of Resources Public Health Imperative: Using Technology for Healthy Living Social Determinants of Health: Interventions to Reduce Disparities Social Justice of Preconception Among African American Women Social Justice: Addressing the Plague of Chronic Disease in Communities of Color Social injustice of incarcerated men, women and children Structural and Systematic Impact of Violence on Communities of Color Successful Approaches to Reaching Special Populations Where has the Extended Family Gone: An Imperative for Healthier Communities

2009 Hildrus Augustus Poindexter Awards Dinner  Dr. Terry Mason, Chief Medical Offi‐ cer for the Cook County Bureau of  Health Services gave a rousing key‐ note address about the great work  still ahead in addressing health issues  of minority populations, and  re‐ minded the audience that, “We’ve  got a lot of work to do. Not just here,  but throughout the Diaspora.”  Awardees:  Camara Jones, MD, MPH, PhD —Dr.  Camara P. Jones is the recipient of  the 2009 Hildrus A. Poindexter Award  for Distinguished Service.  Dr. Jones is  the Research Director on Social De‐ terminants of Health and Equity  Emerging Investigations and Analytic  Methods Branch in the Division of  Adult and Community Health at the  National Center for Chronic Disease  Prevention and Health Promotion   

 

Camara P. Jones Page 2

Coordinating Center for Health Pro‐ motion of the Centers for Disease  Control and Prevention   Apryl Brown,  MD, MPH, received  the 2009 Community Leadership  Award for her outstanding contribu‐ tions to the field of public health. and  as a leader, mentor, and health advo‐ cate for communities of color.   Jarnell Burks‐Craig—Rep. Jarnell  Burks‐Craig is the recipient of the  2009 Representative Louis Stokes  Legislative Service Award for her  outstanding career and continued  advocacy for communities of color.    

 

Dr. Richard David for the Pamela  Denzmore award given to mem‐ bers of BCHW that have shown  exemplary dedication and com‐ mitment to the Mission of BCHW. 

Apryl R. Brown 

The 2009‐2010 BCHW  Board  Each year, during the BCHW  Membership meeting, officers  are elected. The officers duties  include leading the Caucus in  regard to its responsibilities to  its members, including: finan‐ cial stewardship, representing  the Caucus’ interest within  APHA, establishing the Caucus’  annual meeting activities—pre‐ meeting colloquium, pre‐ meeting retreat and leadership  development for officers and  members, the scientific pro‐ gram and the Annual Hildrus A.  Poindexter  Awards Dinner.

2009‐2010 OFFICERS   

President…………...Jill Dingle  President Elect….Selena Smith  Vice President...George Smith  Treasurer………..Cherie Forsha  Secretary…...Lindsay Hemphill  Corresponding Secretary       Annette Snyder  Immediate Past President       Claude‐Alix Jacob  Members‐at‐Large:  Shakirudeen  Amuwo, Apryl Brown,  Albert  Pless, Knesha Rose, and Craig  Spivey 

Road to APHA’s Executive Board continued from p. 1 governance procedures, I was  selected to serve on several  standing committees within  the Association. In 2007, I was  elected to serve a four‐year  term on the Executive Board,  where I am in a better posi‐ tion to influence the policy  decisions of the Association,  as well as its strategic direc‐ tion.  I encourage members of  BCHW to be actively involved  in APHA governance.  As pub‐ lic health policies are on the  Executive Board, where I am 

in a better position to influ‐ ence the policy decisions of  the Association, as well as its  strategic direction.  It is extremely important  that the voices of BCHW, the  oldest caucus in APHA, are  heard. BCHW has a long  standing history of advocating  for the health of the disen‐ franchised in the community.   Policies and resolutions  adopted and advocated for by  the Association have influ‐ enced federal legislation (i.e.  health reform) and even   

Front Row (l‐r): Selena Smith, Jill Dingle, George Smith, Craig Spivey.   Back Row (l‐r): Cherie Forsha, Lindsey Abraham, Albert Pless, Knisha Rose,  Annette Snyder, Apryl Brown, Shakirudeen Amuwo. 

international policies. BCHW  cannot afford to lie idle and  allow others to act on our be‐ half.    A Little About APHA…  The American Public  Health Association (APHA) is  the oldest and most diverse  organization of public health  professionals in the world.  There are approximately  24,000 members. The Govern‐  ing Council (GC) is APHA’s legis‐ lative body and consists of vot‐ ing and non‐voting members  from sections,  caucuses (non‐ voting members), and forums, 

Special Interest Groups, state  affiliates, and several standing  committees.    The GC meets during the  APHA annual meeting to vote  and adopt proposed policies  and resolutions. The APHA  Executive Board (EB) carries  out established policies and  adopts interim public policy, if  necessary, between the GC  meetings.   The EB has fiscal and fidu‐ ciary oversight of APHA, and  selects and hires the Executive  Director.  This year the EB will  evaluate and update the Asso‐ ciation’s strategic plan. 

BCHW President Achieves Career Milestone 

Jill Dingle, BCHW President  Page 3

BCHW congratulates Jill  W. Dingle, MPH for complet‐ ing the National Public Health  Leadership Institute (PHLI)  training as a member of the  Year 19 graduating class.  Ms.  Dingle is the President of the  BCHW and currently serves as  the Associate Director, Pri‐ mary Care Section at the AIDS  Institute of the New York  State Department of Health. 

The PHLI is a one‐year leader‐ ship development program for  high‐potential leaders with a  commitment to leading in their  own organizations and commu‐ nities but also leading system  change on the national  scene.   The national training is  offered by the Centers for Dis‐ ease Control & Prevention, the  Center for Creative Leadership  and the University of North  Carolina at Chapel Hill, School 

of Public Health.  PHLI Alumni  and BCHW members include  Claude‐Alix Jacob, Chief Public  Health Officer for the City of  Cambridge, Massachu‐ setts and Dr. David Satcher,  former US Surgeon General  and recipient of the  2007 Hildrus A. Poindexter  Award for Distinguished Ser‐ vice.  

BCHW Board Votes   to Help Haiti  Release Date March 2010

Following the devastating earth‐ quake  in January in the island nation  of Haiti, the BCHW Executive Board  voted to send $250 to Yéle Haiti, on  behalf of the BCHW in demonstration  of its commitment to support vulner‐ able, minority populations in the Dias‐ pora.     The Board urges BCHW members  to consider their personal commit‐ ment, and to contribute generously  and often.  There is a  need for ongo‐ ing financial  and volunteer support for   rebuilding efforts .     The aftermath of the earthquake  will have health ramifications for years  to come and ongoing financial support  is imperative. 

 

Dr. Linda Murray , 2010 APHA President‐Elect  Kudos to Larry Johnson  BCHW member,  Dr. Linda, was  elected as the   APHA president‐ elect at the 2009  Annual Meeting  and Exposition.    Dr. Murray has been an  active member of a wide range of  local and national organizations in‐ cluding serving as a member of the  Board of Scientific Counselors for  the Agency for Toxic Substances and  Disease Registry (ATSDR), the Board  of Scientific Counselors for the Na‐ tional Institute of Occupational  Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the  Board of Directors of Trinity Health.  Today she serves as the Chief Medi‐ cal Officer for the Cook County De‐ partment of Public Health (suburbs  surrounding Chicago) of the Cook  County Health & Hospital System,  one of the largest jurisdictions in the 

nation. She practices as a general internist  at a Chicago  south side community  health center and is an attending physi‐ cian in the Division of Occupational and  Environmental Medicine at Stroger (Cook  County) Hospital. Dr. Murray is an adjunct  Assistant Professor at the University of  Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health  (Occupational & Environmental Health  and the Health Policy & Administration  Departments).   Dr. Murray plays a leadership role in  many organizations including the National  Association of City & County Health Offi‐ cers’ Health Equity & Social Justice Team,  and serves on the board of the Chicago‐ based Health and Medicine Policy Re‐ search Group. She has served in a variety  of leadership positions in her primary  section, Occupational Health and Safety,  served on a wide number of APHA com‐ mittees . She served two terms on APHA’s  national executive board. She has been a  voice for social justice and health care as  a basic human right for over forty years. 

  BCHW member, Larry L.  Johnson was recently re‐ elected as the presiding  officer of the DeKalb  County (Georgia) Board  of Commissioners for  the 2010 board year.  DeKalb County is Geor‐ gia’s second most populated county.  As the Presiding Officer, Larry chairs  all Commission meetings, appoints  stand‐ ing committees and sets the agenda for  the Board of Commission meetings.   Larry graduated from the University  of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign with a  Bachelor in Community Health and later  earned a Masters Degree in Public Health  from the University of Northern Colorado.  Larry was appointed chair of the Health  Disparities Subcommittee from 2005‐2008  for the National Association of Counties  (NACo). In 2008, he was appointed as Vice  Chair of the NACo Health Steering Com‐ mittee. 

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There were very few. people of color in attendance,. however, my involvement in. the OHS section was influ‐. enced by two very active Afri‐. can American members of the. section—Ms. Darryl Alexander,. the health and safety director. for the American Federation of. Teachers, and Dr. Linda Rae. Murray, then on the medical.

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