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Black Doctors Consortium
The Black Doctors Consortium, founded by Dr. Ala Stanford, provides COVID-19 testing and healthcare services to underserved communities in Philadelphia during the height of the pandemic. Composed of doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals, the consortium seeks to address health disparities and promote health equity. Its community-centered approach has gained widespread recognition in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. From the consortium, a center for health equity was created. See more below.
Its mission is simple. Education and Advocacy for African Americans to reduce the incidence of disease and death from coronavirus. African Americans are being diagnosed at a disproportionately higher rate than other groups and are dying from coronavirus at a higher rate than other groups. To address that need, the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium was born.
Department of Health & Human Services Director
President Joe Biden announced on April 26, 2022, that he appointed Dr. Ala Stanford as an HHS Regional Director for the Mid-Atlantic Region. This is one of the key regional leadership roles at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that works toward the health and wellbeing of all Americans.
Dr. Stanford will oversee federal health programs and initiatives in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington D.C. Some of these programs and initiatives include Medicare, Medicaid, public health, emergency preparedness and response, substance abuse and mental health services, children and family services, and health equity.
Center for Health Equity
The Dr. Ala Stanford Center for Health Equity is a medical center in Philadelphia established by Dr. Ala Stanford and the Black Doctors Consortium. The center offers various health services, such as phlebotomy, EKGs and mammography, behavioral health, and well check-ups for children and adults in a welcoming, family-friendly environment. The clinic also offers standard immunizations and vaccines. There are eight exam rooms and three private behavioral health spaces.
The Center for Health Equity also collaborates with local organizations and institutions to address social determinants of health and provide access to resources for marginalized communities.
R.E.A.L. Concierge Medicine
R. E. A. L. Concierge Medicine is an experience. A boutique twenty-first century approach to medical care. A service heralded by your own physician that coordinates your care and respects your privacy. We handle your care discretely with a personal touch.
Continuity of care is crucial to achieve the best health outcomes, but a challenge for entertainers, business executives and athletes who may traverse several cities or countries within one week. At R.E.A.L. we serve as a repository for your medical records and can send within seconds to clinicians in your home city or on the road. With R.E.A.L. Concierge Medicine your care will be coordinated from start to finish with vetted physicians, discretely with a personal touch.
Dr. Ala Stanford's Speaking Events
Dr. Ala Stanford TEDx Talk
University of Pennsylvania
April 1, 2023
Dr. Ala Stanford is a pediatric surgeon, a health equity advocate, and the founder of the Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium. In her TED talk, she discusses how she mobilized a team of volunteers to bring testing and vaccination to the most vulnerable communities in Philadelphia, and how she plans to continue her mission of improving access and quality of health care for all. Dr. Stanford’s talk is a powerful reminder of the importance of advocacy, compassion, and resilience in times of crisis.
School of Medicine Commencement Address
At Temple University
May 5, 2023
Dr. Ala Stanford is a pediatric surgeon, a health equity advocate, and the founder of the Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium. She will be giving a School of Medicine Commencement Address on May 5th, at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Stanford’s commencement should be an inspiration to students and a powerful reminder of the importance of advocacy, compassion, and resilience in times of crisis.
Dr. Ala Stanford Penn State Speeches
Pennsylvania State University
May 5, 7, and 13 2023
Dr. Ala Stanford is a pediatric surgeon, a health equity advocate, and the founder of the Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium. She will be presenting the Behrend Commencement Address on May 5th, and also speak at the Eberly College of Science on May 7th and the College of Medicine on May 13th. Dr. Stanford’s talk will be a powerful reminder of the importance of advocacy, compassion, and resilience in times of crisis.
