Howard University RCMI Program

As we close out 2024, we are excited to further our commitment to health equity and stronger communities. We wish you good health and safety in 2025 and beyond. Happy New Year from to you and yours! We look forward to connecting with you in the new year!

Happy World Health Day! This year's theme is "my health, my right". Everyone deserves to access quality health services and resources, no matter who they are or where they are in the world. Our work at is rooted in the fight for health equity, and we are committed to improving the health of our neighbors. We welcome you to stay up to date with us through our social media and get involved with our work and any other opportunities around you. Learn more about the fight for world heath by clicking here: https://zurl.co/gcVY

World Health Day 2024 The theme for World Health Day 2024, celebrated on 7 April, is 'My health, my right’. It was chosen to champion the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to quality health services, education, and information, as well as safe drinking water, clean air, good nutrition, quality housing, decen...

Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in the USA?

Born in Christiana, Delaware and inspired by her Aunt who regularly cared for neighbors, Dr. Crumpler began her career as a nurse in Charlestown, Massachusetts in 1852. In 1860, Dr. Crumpler became the first Black woman to be accepted to the New England Female Medical College in Boston (which was the first college to award medical doctorate degrees to women). Although she took a leave of absence to care for her husband while he was sick, she re-enrolled and received her "Doctress of Medicine" on March 1, 1864. As the New England Female Medical College merged with Boston University Medical School in 1874, Dr. Crumpler remains the only African American woman to receive a medical degree from the school.

Dr. Crumpler devoted her career to former enslaved people and people with limited access to medical care. She also became the first Black author of a medical book with her work, "A Book of Medical Discourses". We honor her courageous work and recognize how she shaped the future of medicine for all of us. To learn more about Dr. Crumpler's exceptional life and legacy, please read here: https://zurl.co/zQd1

As March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, please join us in partnership with Dr. Melissa Clarke TONIGHT at 8pm for a live conversation focused on the Straight Talk About Colorectal Cancer.

Our expert guests are Howard University Hospital gastroenterology specialist Adeyinka Laiyemo MD, MPH, FACS; and Patient Navigator Tracy Faulkner, Pharm.D. Click the links below to join the discussion on YouTube or Facebook. We hope to engage with you there!

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Join ICON Plc and Black Women In Clinical Research on Wednesday, February 28th to discuss what you can do to set yourself apart and advance your career. Leaders from ICON Plc Clinical Research Organization will discuss their journeys in clinical research and introduce the Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) initiatives for employees and within clinical trials. Register by Tuesday, February 27th at noon using the link below!

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In collaboration with Black Women In Clinical Research, we invite you to attend the Careers in Clinical Research Workshop next Friday, February 9th from 12:00-2:00pm.

This session will inform attendees of how they can be a part of the powerful and dynamic field of clinical research and allow them to directly engage with industry leaders.

This event is free and open to the public. Join us by registering via the link below or scanning the QR code on the flyer. Lunch will be provided, and space is limited. Please spread the word to anyone you know that may be interested!

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Happy Black History Month! This month and every month, we honor the legacies of the voices and figures who have paved the way for all of us. We are so excited to celebrate this month, and recognize the beauty and resilience of the Black community. As we continue our work towards health equity, we find strength in the power of the people (both past and present) who stand united in our fight. Here's to a month of empowerment and pride! ✨

From to you and yours, we wish you a very happy holiday season! We hope that this season is filled with joy and peace!

Please join us for tonight's Community Wellness Roundtable (CWR) entitled "Tis The Season"! The conversation will take place at 6pm and will be virtual. We hope to see you there!

Register here: https://zurl.co/9dSN

Happy Turkey Day from to you and yours! Please remember to stay safe during this holiday season and take a moment to relax and reflect on the things you are grateful for. Check out these 10 tips for a healthy holiday! https://zurl.co/l4YR

Managing diabetes immediately after diagnosis can help prevent serious health problems. This , talk with your doctor about making a diabetes self-care plan. Learn more from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) here https://zurl.co/vuxI

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National Diabetes Month 2023 - NIDDK Each November communities across the country observe National Diabetes Month to bring attention to diabetes and its impact on millions of Americans.