141st APHA Annual Meeting

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Marilyn A. Fraser-White, MD

Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health
450 Clarkson Avenue
Box 1232, Room 1-80C
Brooklyn, NY
USA 11203


Biographical Sketch:
Dr. Marilyn Fraser - White is the Associate Director of Research & Training at the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health. In June 2000, she joined the Institute as the Outreach Coordinator of the Community Health Empowerment programs. During her tenure of employment she has been instrumental in coordinating the breast and prostate cancer programs, facilitating health education workshops on breast health, providing health screening and securing funds to further the Institute’s work in the community. She is also a member of the faculty of the SUNY Downstate Medical Center, and the faculty of the Institute’s Health Science Academy, serving as a mentor and instructor for talented minority students interested in the health professions. Dr. White serves as the Director of the Community Engagement core of the Brooklyn Health Disparities Center, a partnership with Arthur Ashe Institute, the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center and the Office of the Brooklyn Borough President.

Papers:
4385.0 Brooklyn health disparities center: A case study in government, community/ academic partnership