We Must Save Us — Black Physicians

A MESSAGE FROM BLACK PHYSICIANS

The Cincinnati Black medical community, in partnership with the Health Gap and Cincinnati Medical Association, has united us to educate us about the vaccine. All available COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, for everyone over the age of 12!

More than 50 Black physicians signed a letter to help all of us better understand the vaccines and why we need it to save ourselves.

THE GOAL IS FOR ALL OF US TO STAY ALIVE. As of today, we have lost more than 1.1 million people in the United States due to COVID-19. Millions more COVID-19 survivors are battling the long-term effects of this illness, including chronic lung disease, heart disease, kidney disease, and neurological disease. As we remain focused on preventing more devastation caused by the COVID-19 virus, especially as COVID variants are causing a rise in cases, we want to help you make an informed decision.

Share this critical message with your loved ones.

LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY

Nita Walker, MD, FACP
Professor of Medicine
University of Cincinnati

Esly S. Caldwell, II,MD, MPH, FRCP(C), FAAFP, FACP
Physician
Cincinnati Medical Association

Bill Buckley, MD, FACOG
TriHealth

Jamelle R. Bowers
Regional Medical Director
Sound Physicians

Emmett Roper, MD
Population Health Medical Director
Cincinnati Market
Bon Secours Mercy Health

Roosevelt Walker III, MD
Associate Program Director/TriHealth Obstetrics& Gynecology Residency Program
Cincinnati Medical Association

Conrad R. Cole, MD, MPH
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Chris Lewis
Professor of Family and Community Medicine
UC Health

Charles O. Dillard
Physician
Cincinnati Medical Association

Camille Graham, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician, Regional Medical Director
Mercy Health Cincinnati

Emmett C. Roper, MD, FACP
Bon Secours Population Health Medical Director
Bon Secours Mercy Health

Estrelita Dixon
Cincinnati Medical Association

Anthereca E. Lane
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Lane Women’s Health

Louito Edje, MD, MHPE, FAAFP
Associate Dean, Graduate Medical Education
University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Danielle Johnson, MD, FAPA
Chief Medical Officer
Lindner Center of HOPE

William Randall Cox, MD
Montgomery Family Practice

Clyde E. Henderson, MD
Cincinnati Evaluation and Consulting, LLC

Robyn F. Chatman,MD, MPH, FAAFP, CPE, CPHIMS, CHEP
Area Medical Director

Henry Akinbi
Professor of Pediatrics/ Neonatologist
Perinatal Institute, Cincinnati Children’s HospitalMedical Center

Keith Melvin, MD
Physician
Bon Secours Mercy Health

Paul A. Waller
TriHealth

Harold Taylor, MD
Cincinnati Medical Association

Keevin R. Davis, MD
Cincinnati Medical Association

Lisa Johnson
Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Alvin H. Crawford, MD, FACS, Hon Caus Gr
UC Professor Emeritus, University of Cincinnati Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
University Of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Basil Williams
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
University of Cincinnati

Don Scott Long, MD
TriHealth Physicians and Surgeons

Kenneth Davis Jr., MD
Emeritus Professor of Surgery
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Angelique Waller
Physician
Cincinnati Medical Association

William Randall Cox, MD
Cincinnati Medical Association

Thomas Shockley
Orthopaedic Surgeon
TriHealth

Denise Davis, MD
Cincinnati Medical Association

Alexandra Sims
Assistant Professor and Attending Physician
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Deawodi Ladzekpo
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Xavier Douglas, MD
The Christ Hospital

Emmanuel Chandler, MD
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Mia Mallory, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Danielle Evelyn, MD
Resident Physician
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Tasha Johnson
Pediatrician
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Derek Kwakye
Internal Medicine Resident
University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Donald Lynch
Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of Cincinnati

Arthur Wall, MD
Associate Professor of Emergency
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Ndidi Unaka, MD, MEd
Pediatric Hospitalist
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Orson J Austin
Professor of Family Medicine
University of Cincinnati

Thomas Aviles, MD
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Erica Hughley, MD
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

Yemisi Jones
Assistant Professor
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Michael A. Thomas, MD
Professor
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Camille Jones, MD, MPH
Public Health Consultant

Chineze Ebo
Pediatric Resident Physician
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Lester S. Duplechan
Cincinnati Medical Association

Monica Mitchell
Professor & Senior Director of Community Relations
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

Marc Galloway, MD
Mercy Health

Keith M. Wilson, MD
TriHealth

Leon A. Reid III, MD
Ophthalmologist
Cincinnati Eye Institute

STILL NEED A COVID-19 VACCINE?

If your answer is yes, the Hamilton County Test and Protect site can help. Click the following button for more information about the vaccines and upcoming vaccination opportunities.

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