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The contributions made by African and Black American medical professionals to health and wellness are many. While determining just how many lives these trailblazers saved is impossible, we know that without their imagination, knowledge, and desire to help others many lives would have been lost. Since it is Black History Month, now is the perfect time to recognize and celebrate some of the numerous contributions the Black community has afforded the medical industry and the world overall.
Around 1716 – Onesimus
Onesimus is an African slave who, in 1706, is gifted to Cotton Mather, the Puritan minister. Mather recognizes that Onesimus is exceptional and considers him an individual with intelligence. As such, Mather begins instructing Onesimus, teaching him how to read and how to write, thus ensuring that Onesimus represents the Mather household well.
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Eligible community members waiting to check-in to receive the Pfizer vaccine
The observation area, where individuals who receive a dose are asked to wait for 15 to 30 minutes
CHA HMPC s drive-through vaccination clinic allows individuals to receive a shot without having to walk into a clinic
Celebrity Anthony Hopkins received his first dose at CHA HPMC s drive-through vaccination clinic
CHA HMPC provides snacks and water for people waiting in the observation area
BY ALEEN ARSLANIAN
Committed to serving the local communities, Los Angeles’ CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center has been designated as the first, and currently only, hospital-based drive-through vaccination point of dispensing site for COVID-19 vaccines in the County of Los Angeles. Individuals who meet the eligibility criteria can now receive the Pfizer vaccine at the Medical Center’s drive-through vaccination clinic.
Hugh Bonneville has had his COVID-19 vaccine
The Downton Abbey star was given the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine as he revealed he has started volunteering as a marshall to support those handing out the vaccine 3 February 2021
Taking to Twitter, he shared a photograph of him getting the jab, captioning it: Midhurstâs Riverbank Medical Centre started vaccinating last week. Today Midhurst Pharmacy, led by Raj Rohilla, joined the rollout in north West Sussex. #vaccine #jabtastic . Delighted to be part of the support team as a volunteer marshall. I get to wear hi viz and everything. (sic)
A number of other famous faces have already received their vaccine including Sir Anthony Hopkins, who admitted he sees the light at the end of the tunnel .