Committed to Ending Health Disparities

These North Carolina State Representatives were committed to ending health disparities throughout the state. We salute and honor their memory by recognizing how they made a difference.

Committed –  Embarked on an advocacy and supportive mission to heighten awareness of the health disparities problem.

Obligation – Out of a sense of personal/professional obligation, laid the groundwork to build a foundation for health initiatives locally and in the State of North Carolina.

Meaningful – Effectively conveyed the intensity of problems associated with cancer, diabetes, HIV/Aids, hypertension, minority infant mortality, and sexually transmitted infections.

Mission – Used
their voice to break the deafening silence and spoke up for minorities
impacted by health disparities. Supported the urgency of minority
populations putting healthy lifestyles into practice.

Integrity –
Undivided in their zeal to adhere to, address, and educate the
population about large gaps in the minority population’s health status.

Transformers – Transformed
“thinking” to support preventive initiatives – testing, screening, and
counseling resources for minority populations.

Trailblazers –
Instrumentally promoted and enhanced strategic partnerships to reduce
health disparities through education and outreach initiatives.

Efficient – Provided education and support services to address cultural, social, and economic barriers to accessing health care.

Dedicated – Wholeheartedly
addressed health disparities to breakdown barriers and to close the gap
in the minority population’s health status.

Thank you for your struggles and sacrifices!

Howard Hunter Hertford County	John D. Hall Halifax County	Jeanne Lucas Durham County
Bernard Allen Wake County	Robert Holloman Hertford County	William Martin Guildford County