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Article: Dr. Lorraine Cole: president, Black Women's Health Imperative.(Center Stage)
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- Ebony
- Article date:
- October 1, 2004
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That's how many strides on her pedometer Dr. Lorraine Cole takes every day. She takes the strides because as the president and CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based Black Women's Health Imperative, she knows that every step toward good health--and away from the medical problems that have plagued Black women for generations--counts.
Dr. Cole's mission is extremely personal, and her motivation is strong. Leading the nation's only not-for-profit organization solely dedicated to improving the health status of Black women worldwide is a daunting challenge, but one that she is uniquely prepared for.
When she talks about the health of Black women, ...