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TOVA welcomes our intern to the TOVA Work study program, Ms. Chloe Lassiter. She is a graduate student at Delaware State University, pursuing a Master of Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology. She recently earned her Bachelor's degree in Public Health, graduating magna cum laude from DSU. During her undergraduate studies, Chloe was inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success as well as Phi Epsilon Kappa, the honorary fraternity for student pursuing careers in Kinesiology and health-related fields. Chloe brings a passionate energy and strong commitment to improving community health. She aspires to become an epidemiologist or a research scientist specializing in infectious diseases, focusing on reducing health disparities and advancing public health equity. Chloe loves trying out different restaurants and discovering new foods. She also enjoys listening to music during her free time or when it's time to unwind for the day. She is eager to support TOVA's mission through outreach, education, and innovative approaches that enhance wellness and promote equitable care. Visit Us at www.tovacommunityhealth.org Or Call Us at (302) 429-5870 For more information or if you have any questions, Contact Us at https://tovacommunityhealth.org/contact-us/ Donate to TOVA Cash App $TOVAHealth. Cash App: https://cash.app/$TOVAHealth All Rights Reserved.

Speaker: Cierra Hall-Hipkins Executive Director Network Connect www.networkconnect.org 302-300-1222-office Cierra Hall-Hipkins is a shining example of how a single individual can positively impact their community. Possessing a strong commitment to improving the lives of those around her, Cierra has dedicated her career to helping others. Cierra has a bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and a wealth of experience in leadership positions. She has over 10 years of experience in leadership positions at multiple non-profit organizations. In 2019, Cierra co-founded Network Connect, where she currently serves as the Executive Director. Cierra is also a Board Member for the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence and has successfully spearheaded initiatives to expand organizations' reach. Her commitment to improving the well-being of others was recognized in 2022 by Technically Delaware. who named her the Culture Builder of the Year. Network Connect: Network Connect was officially incorporated in April of 2019 In June 2019, Network Connect kicked off Safe Haven services for 75 youth in Delaware In October 202, Network Connect celebrated the Grand Opening of its first office space. The space has been pivotal in providing a safe environment for programs Network Connect has 7 essential programs which they continue to expand year over year. These programs help provide livable wages to 50+ adults Awards: Emerging Champions Award from the Office of the Governor 2022 Declaration from the Wilmington City Council 2021 National Mentoring Month Visit Us at www.tovacommunityhealth.org Or Call Us at (302) 429-5870 For more information or if you have any questions, Contact Us at https://tovacommunityhealth.org/contact-us/ Donate to TOVA Cash App $TOVAHealth. Cash App: https://cash.app/$TOVAHealth All Rights Reserved.

Tesha Samuels, a Sickle Cell Warrior, became a recipient of an autologous gene therapy transplant at the National Institute of Health in 2019. Learn about her own lived experience with the life-changing therapy re-ignited by a profound passion to advocate and provide hope for those suffering from sickle cell and other rare diseases Tesha Samuels Co-founder of Journey to ExSCellence, Inc. & 4th recipient of an Autologous Gene Therapy Transplant at NIH [email protected] www.journeytoexscellence.org Visit Us at www.tovacommunityhealth.org

Tesha Samuels, a Sickle Cell Warrior, became a recipient of an autologous gene therapy transplant at the National Institute of Health in 2019. Learn about her own lived experience with the life-changing therapy re-ignited by a profound passion to advocate and provide hope for those suffering from sickle cell and other rare diseases Tesha Samuels Co-founder of Journey to ExSCellence, Inc. & 4th recipient of an Autologous Gene Therapy Transplant at NIH [email protected] www.journeytoexscellence.org Visit Us at www.tovacommunityhealth.org

TOVA Talk Series: Transformative Sickle Cell Care GUEST SPEAKER Dr. Edward Donnell Ivy, MD, MPH Vice Chief Medical Officer Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) Dr. Ivy uses his personal and professional experiences to improve care for individuals with health conditions, including sickle cell disease, by working collaboratively to strengthen the public health infrastructure. Currently, Dr. Ivy is the Health Education Coordinator with the Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc. (ABC). He also serves as the Vice Chief Medical Officer for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA). Before joining the ABC and SCDAA, Dr. Ivy worked with the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as the Program Director of the Hemoglobinopathies Program, which included the Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Demonstration Program (SCDTDP), the Sickle Cell Disease Newborn Screening Program (SCDNBSP) and the Thalassemia Program. Dr. Ivy worked at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health where he was part of the team that developed the NHLBI Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Recommendations of 2014. Dr. Ivy completed his medical school training at East Carolina University School of Medicine. After starting a residency in Pediatrics, Dr. Ivy realized his interest in public health and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Public Health where he received his Masters in Public Health with honors. Visit Us at www.tovacommunityhealth.org

Beyond the Game: Navigating Sickle Cell Trait in Student Athletes TOVA Tuesday episode with guest Khalia Williams, DSU STRADA Scholar Sophomore Pre-Nursing Student at Delaware State University Email: [email protected]

Dr. Ware is a natural medicine doctor, international lecturer, author researcher, & renowned developer of products & wellness programs for several Fortune 500 companies. He is the founder of Healing Blends Global which created the product Evenflo. Evenflo is 93% effective at preventing sickle cell crisis. Dr. Ware regular works with CEO’s, entertainers, Grammy award winning musicians, Oscar winners, NFL, NBA, MLB, and other professional sports stars. Dr.Ware has managed to distil complex and innovative concepts like epigenetics and genomics to control health and feel people feel like themselves again. Dr. Ware treats a host of conditions but specializes in sickle cell anemia, homeopathy, weight loss and chronic pain management. “Developing concierge, precision, high performance programs designed to optimize performance” Contact Information www.drcharlieware.com Phone: +1 (954) 458-5999 Email: [email protected] Address: Hollywood, FL Visit Us at www.tovacommunityhealth.org Or Call Us at (302) 429-5870 For more information or if you have any questions, Contact Us at https://tovacommunityhealth.org/contact-us/ Donate to TOVA Cash App $TOVAHealth. Cash App: https://cash.app/$TOVAHealth All Rights Reserved.

Guest: Cynthia Newton, PhD (302)-857-6725 [email protected] Delaware State University Director of Partnerships and Programs of the Biomedical, Behavioral and Allied Health Sciences Center Education: PhD Public and International Affairs from Northeastern University MPA Public Administration from Clark University BA Politics and Women’s Studies from Assumption College Hobbies: Gardening l Cooking l Exercise l Reading Food Insecurity Gardening Food Policy TOVA Tips Join a Community Garden Shop at the Farmers Market Grow a Garden Join a Farm Co-Op Curb Eating Out Buy produce from a Local Farmer Visit Us at www.tovacommunityhealth.org Or Call Us at (302) 429-5870 For more information or if you have any questions, Contact Us at https://tovacommunityhealth.org/contact-us/ Donate to TOVA Cash App $TOVAHealth. Cash App: https://cash.app/$TOVAHealth All Rights Reserved.

Opioid abuse and overdose are on the rise here in the United States. According to the CDC, in 2020, 91,799 drug overdose deaths occurred in the United States. The age-adjusted rate of overdose deaths increased by 31% from 2019 (21.6 per 100,000) to 2020 (28.3 per 100,000). In 2020, Delaware’s drug overdose range category was 21.1 to 57.0. with an age-adjusted rate of 47.3. There were 444 drug overdose deaths reported in Delaware. Opioid abuse and overdose are causing people to die. The economic impact imposes and decimates communities. Combating this problem is cumulative and costly for society. Conclusion Training and Educating healthcare providers on alternative and safer ways to manage acute pain may help reduce the risk of opioid misuse and substance abuse disorder. A Healthcare Provider and Patient Paradigm Shift will require offering the patient the option with ongoing pain assessment evaluations. Communicating expectations to patients and providing them with self-care pain management guidance can be a harm reduction long-term strategy. Management of Acute and Chronic Pain needs to be individualized to each patient therein understanding the nature of its complexity.

Khayree Bey is a Health/Mindfulness Teacher and Middle School Teacher Academy Instructor. Bey was appointed to Delaware Professional Standards Board in 2020. Bey is on Delaware State Education Association’s Trainer Cadre, Co-facilitates Delaware Departments of Educations Delaware COSEM Chapter and sits on the National COSEM Board. Mr.Bey implements an equity-based trauma and poverty-informed MBSEL approach to teaching Health, Teacher Academy, Mindfulness, African Kemetic Yoga, and other health, wellness and self-care practices to students, families and educators. Bey also consults or serves on multiple MBSEL based anti-racist diversity, equity, and inclusion groups in Colonial School District, DDOE, DSEA, and nationally. Accomplishments: BBSc. M.Ed. Behavioral Sciences/ Education Mindfulness Health/PE Teacher. Certified School Teacher 2021 Colonial School District Teacher of the Year 2020 Lt. Governor’s Challenge Wellness Leadership Award 2019 SHAPE Delaware’s Health Teacher of the Year Delaware Professional Standards Board member Education: USMC 1990-1998

70 Empowered & Confident Retired Critical Care Nurse CEO of Vocci Int’l Author of - Finding Fulfillment Skin Care Expert Her heartfelt desire is to impact the worldwide community by generously sharing “everything good” that she knows –with others Native of the Suburban Pittsburgh Pennsylvania region, Arlene Laney Young is a Serial Entrepreneur who wears many unique hats, but she readily admits that she is still a consummate student at heart. She is forever learning and always growing. Accomplishments She is Founder and Former CEO of HCG For Your Life, Developer of HCG Rapid Burn a unique Weight Management Supplement. She is Founder & CEO of Vocci Int’l (Arizona). She is honored to be the Founder and CEO of Vocci Int’l and Developer of VClinica - the elite Skincare Rejuvenation Line. She is especially proud of being able to maintain a consistent active role in community volunteer work for the enhancement of life and wellness of all people. Education University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Major: Nursing, BSN Licensed Esthetician Hobbies: Research l Travel l Writing l Bible Study l Reading I Exercise I Community Volunteer Work Visit Us at www.tovacommunityhealth.org Or Call Us at (302) 429-5870 For more information or if you have any questions,  Contact Us at https://tovacommunityhealth.org/contact-us/ Donate to TOVA Cash App $TOVAHealth.  Cash App: https://cash.app/$TOVAHealth All Rights Reserved.

Wendy Gill is a Certified Hypnotherapist, specializing in Smoking Cessation. She is the Chronic Care Coordinator and Nursing Supervisor at Family Medicine at Greenhill. She is a Mother of four grown children of which two are nurses. Wendy is a vocalist and loves to sing at her home church Resurrection Parish Catholic Church. Education Georgetown University, BSN Columbia University, MSN Hobbies Fitness l Singing l Plays Piano

Guest: Anna Bloomer, LCSW Born & Raised in Brooklyn, NY. Anna Bloomer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has been in the Social Work field for over 25 years and has been a psycho-therapeutic clinician for ten years practicing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Child & Family therapy throughout her clinical practice career with a strong focus on mindfulness.  Anna is a bi-lingual/bi-cultural (Colombian/American) Spanish speaking psycho-therapist. Education Bard College, BA Major: Cultural Anthropology & Women's Studies University of Connecticut, MSW School of Social Work Certificates Cognitive Behavior Health - Bryn Mawr College; Trauma Informed CBT for Children and Adolescents - DPBHS ; Mindfulness for Mental Health Providers; Insight Meditation Society, Barre, MA Hobbies: Meditation l Exercise l Yoga l Walking in the Wood l Reading Visit Us at www.tovacommunityhealth.org Or Call Us at (302) 429-5870 For more information or if you have any questions,  Contact Us at https://tovacommunityhealth.org/contact-us/ Donate to TOVA Cash App $TOVAHealth.  Cash App: https://cash.app/$TOVAHealth All Rights Reserved.

Guest: Dr. Charlie Ware, AP, DOM Dr. Ware is a natural medicine doctor, international lecturer, author researcher, & renowned developer of products & wellness programs for several Fortune 500 companies. He is the founder of Healing Blends Global which created the product Evenflo. Evenflo is 93% effective at preventing sickle cell crisis. Born & Raised in Cape Charles Virginia on a Farm Author of Codes of Longevity Former Senior VP of BioLogics Former Director to one of the leading health and beauty companies in America Specialize in Functional and Restorative medicine, Epigenetics and Genomics Education: University of Maryland, BS, Philosophy & Biological Sciences Pacific Colleges of Oriental Medicine, MS Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine, Doctorate of Acupuncture, Herbology & Natural Medicine Hobbies: Research l Studying the Bible l Exercise l Fishing l Paddle Boarding

TOVA Tuesday with Dr. Bowman Naturopath Guest Facts Born & Raised in Bronx, NY Spent lots of time in the West Indies , St. Thomas & Antigua Dr. Bowman suffered from Hives since she was 8 years old which lead her to become a Naturopathic Doctor. Dr. Bowman realized she wanted to provide hope of restoration of health to her patients. The Sophie School of Biomedical Education City College of NY, BS Psychology University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine, ND Naturopathy Hobbies: Studying the Bible I Bicycle I Riding | Skating I Basketball | Reading I Nature Walks I Volunteering Visit Us at www.tovacommunityhealth.org Or Call Us at (302) 429-5870 For more information or if you have any questions,  Contact Us at https://tovacommunityhealth.org/contact-us/ Donate to TOVA Cash App $TOVAHealth.  Cash App: https://cash.app/$TOVAHealth All Rights Reserved.