Cobb & Company PodcastThis new podcast series from the W. Montague Cobb Institute features interviews with thought leaders and change makers who are ending health disparities, achieving equitable representation in the healthcare workforce, mentoring clinician scientists, and increasing diversity in clinical trial participation. Dr. W. Montague Cobb was a distinguished professor of anatomy at Howard University, who combined a physician’s mindset with physical anthropology, anatomy research, and a lifelong commitment to mentoring medical students, physicians and scientists. He was determined to confront racial disparities in medicine, and to advance equitable representation across healthcare and the sciences. The Cobb & Company Podcast continues Dr. Cobb's lifelong mission to eliminate health disparities through research and advocacy. Randall C. Morgan Jr., MD, MBA, President and CEO of the W. Montague Cobb Institute, is the lead host. Guest hosts are drawn from Cobb Institute staff and from the Cobb Institute Board of Directors. Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Listen & Subscribe on Spotify Highlighted Episodes2. Dr. Yolanda Lawson Calls for a Pivot to Mentorship & Highlights the Need for More Mentors, Networks & Collaborations. The supreme court opinion on affirmative action over a year ago brought challenges to pipelines and pathways programs. During that time additional legislation has also closed offices of DEI. Outgoing NMA President Dr. Yolanda Lawson discusses the implications of a changed environment during a discussion at the NMA 2024 Convention and Scientific Assembly with Dr. Randall Morgan, President and CEO of the Montague Cobb Institute. 3. Mentors and Milestones: The Journey to Diversifying Healthcare. With Dr Lynne Holden & Dr. Dexter Frederick. In this insightful episode of Cobb & Company, Dr. Randall Morgan, President and CEO of the W. Montague Cobb Institute, hosts an engaging discussion on the transformative power of mentorship in the medical field. Recorded live at the 2024 NMA Convention and Scientific Assembly in New York, Dr. Morgan is joined by Dr. Lynne Holden and Dr. Dexter Frederick, two distinguished leaders who share their personal journeys and the critical role of mentoring in fostering diversity in healthcare. 4. Pipelines, Pathways and Persistence: Moving the needle in Medical Education with Dr. Cedric Bright. Dr. Cedric Bright has been described colleagues as a resident-recruitment “secret weapon" because of his passion - and how difficult it is to turn him down. He has been involved in college admissions since his early career, helping recruit students during his residency at Brown University. Join us as Dr. Bright discusses his journey from Brown to Duke University, the Durham VA, and the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, with podcast host Dr. Randall Morgan, President and CEO of the W. Montague Cobb Institute. 7. Empowering Future Physician-Scientists: An overview of the "Cobb Scholars" Program with Dr. Winston Price. In this enlightening episode of Cobb & Company hosted by Rolf Taylor, our guest is Dr. Winston Price, M.D., FAAP, Chief Information & Technology Officer, who delves into the transformative impact of the Cobb Scholars Program. Designed to foster diversity in healthcare research, the program aims to empower young healthcare professionals by providing them with access to mentoring, resources, research project (R01) grants & funding, and networking opportunities. (c) Cobb Institute 2024 All Rights Reserved |
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RISK LESS. DO MORE: | WEBINAR at Black Doctor .org | Featuring guests Dr. Dial Hewlett, and Dr. K Taylor, and with moderator Dr. Winston Price. In this live and on-demand webinar, the panel will explore how public health departments play a pivotal role in promoting vaccine access and education within communities. Watch the replay: https://fb.watch/wvTr5qQvCW/
RISK LESS. DO MORE: | TOWN HALL in Little Rock, AR | 12:00pm - 2:00pm December 13 | Town Hall Discussion: “An Update regarding the Current Vaccines for Adult Respiratory Diseases” Featuring Marlene Battle, PharmD. | Details Here
RISK LESS. DO MORE: | HEALTH FAIR in Houston, TX | 10:00am - 2:00pm December 14 | Featuring Jay Alvarado, MPA. FREE COVID and FLU vaccinations will be administered by IBN SINA Federally Qualified Health Center. Houston Health Department & Harris County Area on Aging (HCAAA), New Beginning Church, Supernatural Holiday Health Fair 10921 Foy Lane Houston, TX 77093. Details Here
RISK LESS. DO MORE: | HEALTH FAIR in Indianapolis, IN | 8:00pm - 12:00pm December 21 | Details Here
RISK LESS. DO MORE: | HEALTH FAIR in Memphis, TN | 8:00am - 4:30am December 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 | Details Here
RISK LESS. DO MORE: | New Orleans, LA | Details soon
RISK LESS. DO MORE: | Birmingham, AL | Details soon
RISK LESS. DO MORE: | Detroit, MI | Details soon
RISK LESS. DO MORE: | HEALTH FAIR in Sarasota, FL | 10:00am - 2:00pm Saturday January 18, 2025 | Details soon
The International Myeloma Foundation, in partnership with the W. Montague Cobb/NMA Health Institute’s Cobb Scholars Program, has developed a scholars program for African American medical school students to participate in a health disparities project focused in myeloma alongside an expert in multiple myeloma. Applications close January 17, 2025.
2025 Cobb Institute Health Disparities Symposium: Howard University, Lester Henry Auditorium, 2041 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20060. Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 7:00am – 1:00pm PM EST. Our agenda will include topics in Cardiology, Cancer, Infectious diseases, Behavioral health, Focus on addressing disparities in internal medicine. The symposium is complimentary for students, scholars, and residents. More information, save the date and registration: Click here
HHS Launches National Public Education Campaign Ahead of Respiratory Virus Season. Campaign provides evidence-based information on vaccines for flu, COVID-19, and RSV. WASHINGTON (AUGUST 19, 2024) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a new national campaign today to inform the public about common respiratory viruses and available vaccines. The campaign, Risk Less. Do More., aims to increase awareness of vaccines that reduce serious illness from influenza (flu), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in high-risk populations and to limit the spread of these viruses among all Americans. The Cobb Institute is serving as campaign partner.
Dr. Yolanda Lawson Calls for a Pivot to Mentorship & Highlights the Need for More Mentors, Networks & Collaborations. Listen to the episode.
The "Whole Person" Approach: Physiatrist Dr. Lisa Merritt on Mind, Body, Mentorship and Leadership. Listen to the episode.
Understanding Disparities in Multiple Myeloma Care with Dr. Joseph Mikhael. Listen to the episode.
Congratulations Dr. Roger Mitchell on being named as the President of the Howard University Hospital. In addition, Dr. Mitchell was just elected as the President-Elect for the National Medical Association at the 2024 Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly in NYC.
Equitable Breakthroughs in Medicine Development (EQBMED) and the W. Montague Cobb Institute are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership aimed at creating an equitable and more diverse clinical trial landscape, from participant to provider. As part of this collaboration with EQBMED, the W. Montague Cobb Institute will develop training sessions, webinars, and workshops, to train and retain health care providers and researchers, while creating a pathway for medical students and young professionals to enter the field of clinical trial research. By collaborating with medical education programs, EQBMED and the W. Montague Cobb Institute aim to inspire the next generation of clinical researchers and increase diversity within the field.
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Risk Less. Do More. Learn about the importance of flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines during the 2024–2025 season, with Dr. LaQuandra S. Nesbitt. As a professor at The George Washington University, she leads the Center for Population Health Sciences and Health Equity. This is a YouTube Livestream event in partnership with The Cobb Institute, BlackDoctor.org and the "Risk Less. Do More" campaign. Join us online, Thursday November 14th, at 7pm EST. More information here.
The 2024 Annual Summit "Health Equity: Solutions from Healthcare Leaders" will take place November 14 – November 15, 2024 in Atlanta, GA at The Whitley. The Movement is Life Summit is a collaborative event bringing together stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to discuss health equity challenges and actionable solutions. The Summit features nationally known expert speakers on health disparities and social determinants of health. Summit attendees also engage with each other in workshops focused on social issues and creative movement activities. More information, program and registration CLICK HERE
TSU-BCM P20 CURED Webinar: ENROLLMENT AND RETENTION OF RACIAL AND ETHNIC MINORITY IN CLINICAL RESEARCH. Date & Time: November 20, 2024 01:00 PM ET. Description: This also features 1.0 CHW unaccredited CEU hours. VERONICA AJEWOLE - MWEMA, PHARM.D., BCOP P20 CURED TSU Principal Investigator, Moderator. RAYNE ROUCE, M.D. P20 CURED BCM Principal Investigator Texas Southern University, Speaker and panelist. https://linktr.ee/tsubcmp20cured