BE, Mental Health & Racism:
Depression & Anxiety Within the Black Community

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In Partnership With NAHSE Chicago Midwest Chapter and Malcolm X College

Tuesday, February 28, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

EVENT DESCRIPTION:
 The Chicago Midwest Chapter of the
National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) and Malcolm X College, Present:
Mental Health & Racism: Depression & Anxiety Within the Black Community
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 6:00 pm Central Time (US and Canada)​

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When: Feb 28, 2023 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: NAHSE Chicago Midwest Chapter and MXC:
​Mental Health & Racism Depression and Anxiety within the Black Community


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Panelists

Diane Washington, MD
Adult and Geriatric Psychiatrist
​MODERATOR
 
Former Executive Director of Behavioral Health for Cook County Health (CCH)
 
Professional Career Overview:
-Psychiatrist with over 30 years of providing psychiatric services composed ofassessment, triage, treatment, and crisis management for patients with acute mental disorders
-In-depth knowledge in the management of substance use disorders
-Development of clinical pathways and algorithms to support efficient utilization of services for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services
-Evaluation of effectiveness of treatment, utilization of psychometric tools and alternative therapies for quality management implementation
-Direct collaboration, management and oversight of physicians,
nurses, psychologists, social workers and mental health professionals
-Other notable skills: strong clinical & research acumen; management
of adult & geriatric inpatient units, and delivery and management of psychiatric care for patients with medical, developmental and neurological disabilities, identifying cross-culturaldisparities in health (behavioral health) and addressing and educating on cultural competence to health care providers
 
Educational Background:
Medical School: Southern Illinois University Springfield Psychiatric Residency: University ofChicago Medical Center Geriatric Fellowship: Rush Presbyterian St. Luke Medical Cente

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Josalyn Harper
Student Government Association (SGA) President at Malcolm X College

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Josalyn Harper, also known as Joi.
The name suits her well. Joi is the Student Government Association (SGA) President at Malcolm X College, and she’s known for her positive attitude and for always greeting students and staff with a smile and a, “Hey Queen!” or “Hey King!” 
The North Sider has been attending Malcolm X since 2015 but just recently became more involved on campus. She’s already earned her certificate in Medical Assisting from the college, as well as an associate in science in 2018. Now, she’s in the Surgical Technology program, working toward her associate in applied science. 
All of this hard work is only moving Joi closer to her dream of becoming a surgeon. It’s something she’s wanted to do ever since learning about the human body in preschool. Additionally, as the first nurse in Joi’s family, her great-great-grandmother has also been an inspiration.
“She was the one that told me, ‘Don’t doubt yourself. If you want to be a doctor, go be a doctor,’” Joi said. “Every time I have doubts or those negative thoughts, I hear her voice in my head.”
SGA keeps Joi busy. She plans student events and takes time out of her day to talk to students on campus. Most of all, she enjoys telling students about the services available to them, including the ones she uses herself like the free food pantry, the Tutoring Center, and the Wellness Center.
“In 2015, I had a really dark moment, and the Wellness Center saved my life,” Joi shared. “If you’re going to do anything, please go to the Wellness Center… We all have hard days, and you just never know what someone else is going through.”
After completing courses at Malcolm X, Joi wants to transfer to either UIC or DePaul to study chemistry. The Department of Defense STEM (DoD STEM) program at Malcolm X is helping her prepare to achieve that goal. DoD STEM is a cohort of women of color at the college who are working towards an associate degree and have an interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The program, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, aims to increase the number of women in the STEM fields, a group that historically has been underrepresented.

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Nacole Milbrook, PsyD, LCPC
Chief Program Officer, Youth Guidance
Consulting Clinical Director, Midwest Family and Community Resources
Adjunct Faculty, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
 
Expertise: Clinical Psychology, Teen Parenting, Community Behavioral Health, Professional Development, Non-Profit Leadership, Leadership Development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Clinical Training
Dr. Milbrook has more than 25 years of clinical experience with adults, families, and youth in various settings. Dr. Milbrook currently serves as Chief Program Officer at Youth Guidance, a youth serving organization that believes no matter what challenges a young person faces, they are more likely to succeed when they have many caring adults in their lives. Youth Guidance’s highly trained staff works directly with schools, parents and families to meet kids where they are—physically within schools, socially and emotionally—and help them break cycles of violence, overcome life and academic obstacles, make positive choices, and remain on the right path towards life success. In addition to that, provides consulting services and teaches adjunct at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in the Forensic Psychology program. She serves on the boards of Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY), The Boulevard of Chicago and The Wingspan Project

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Queennorah Anigbogu, BA, MSN, FNP
​Family Nurse Practitioner
 
Queennorah Anigbogu is a Family Nurse Practitioner with 9 years of experience in Nursing/Patient Care and Research.  She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN). She subsequently pursued and completed a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program in 2019 and has worked as an FNP ever since.  Queennorah has been serving her community at FQHCs in Chicago for the last 4 years as a Primary Care Provider

Queennorah is deeply passionate about providing our community with high quality medical care - something she believes that everyone deserves.  She has specific interests in preventive medicine, mental health, chronic illnesses, and treating people living with HIV. Her motto is based on this quote by the Dalai Lama, “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.” Her professional goal is to provide the best holistic care and empower patients to be their healthiest self. “Health is wealth and I want patients to leave each visit with that mindset”.

Supported by her wonderful husband and 3 young children, Queennorah continues to pursue opportunities to bring health to her communities.  In her freetime she enjoys eating, working out, learning new languages and cultures, and Latin ballroom dancing. Most interestingly of all, she relishes the chance to dance like nobody is watching during weekly bubble dance parties with her children.

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