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Article: 5 questions for: Dr. Lorraine Cole: president and chief executive Black Women's Health Imperative.(Interview)
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- Ebony
- Article date:
- October 1, 2005
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Dr. Lorraine T. Cole has the important job of trying to help Black women lead healthier, longer lives. As president and chief executive officer of the Black Women's Health Imperative, she takes time from conferences and meetings at the Capitol to talk about Black women's health and moving her organization forward.
1. What is the objective of the Black Women's Health Imperative? The Imperative is a not-for-profit education, research, advocacy and leadership development organization. It was incorporated in 1983 by pioneering health activist Byllye Avery, who empowered African-American women to be educated health care consumers. The Imperative is the only national ...