Yvonne C. Collins M.D. is a Gynecologic Oncologist and current Chief Medical Officer of CountyCare within Cook County Health Hospitals System. She is board certified in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology. Dr. Collins is a graduate of Xavier University in Louisiana and University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. She completed a residency program in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois and received fellowship training in Gynecologic Oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York.
Dr. Collins has devoted her career to educating underserved women on the importance of routine health maintenance, including Pap tests. Her research interest includes community outreach and education on the causes, prevention, screening, and early detection of cervical cancer, which is preventable. She also has an interest in empowering women through education, eliminating barriers to care and increasing access. She works with community organizations, area churches, beauty salons, task forces and the American Cancer Society on developing ways to decrease racial disparities related to cervical cancer diagnosis, treatment, and mortality. She has provided healthcare not only in the United States, but has traveled abroad to Central America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa providing care to those who need it. She lectures nationally and internationally with the goal being to educate on disease prevention. She was honored as an Outstanding Teacher and Humanitarian of the Year.
Dr. Collins has published in various scientific journals, including Gynecologic Oncology and Journal of the Lower Genital Tract Disease. In addition, Dr. Collins served on the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO) Cervical Education Committee, previous chair of the SGO Health Care Disparities Task Force and previous president of the Prairie State Medical Society. She is currently Region IV Trustee for National Medical Association and a member the Cook County Physicians Association. Additionally, she was a 2022 Climate, Health, and Equity Fellow.
She has attended Trinity United Church of Christ since age six and currently serves in the Women’s Chorus, the Trustee Ministry, and the Deacon Ministry. She enjoys lecturing, traveling, and spending time with her family.
🛑 Federal Shutdown Threatens Nutrition Access
The NMA, led by 126th President Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, is deeply concerned that SNAP benefits may not be issued on Nov. 1, putting 42 million people at risk of food insecurity and worsening health outcomes. Food is medicine—ending the shutdown and protecting SNAP is essential to health equity.
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#SNAP #EndTheShutdown #FoodIsMedicine #HealthEquity #NMA #MobilizingHealthJustice
🚨 Today is National First Responders Day 🚨
The National Medical Association (NMA) proudly honors the brave men and women who serve on the front lines of emergencies, our healthcare professionals, paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, and police officers who respond with courage, compassion, and unwavering dedication.
Your commitment saves lives, protects communities, and embodies the spirit of service and sacrifice that strengthens our nation every day.
Today, we extend our deepest gratitude to all first responders, including the many NMA physicians and members who answer the call to care in times of crisis. 🙏🏾💙
Thank you for being the first to step forward when others are in need.
#NationalFirstRespondersDay #ThankYouFirstResponders #NMA #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #CommunityCare #MobilizingHealthJustice
🌍 Bridging the Maternal Health Gap: Collaborative Solutions for Maternal Health Disparities
Join us Tuesday, October 28th at 6:30 PM CST for a Complimentary CME Webinar hosted by NMA Regions IV and V.
This powerful discussion will explore innovative, multidisciplinary strategies to advance maternal health equity, reduce disparities, and improve outcomes for African American mothers and infants.
🎙️ Featured Panelists:
• William Greenfield, MD – Medical Director, Family Health, Arkansas Department of Health
• Tiana Montella, MS, RD, LD, CD-L, CLS – Registered Dietitian Supervisor, Franklin County WIC Program
• Janet Reid Hector, Ed.D, RD – Assistant Professor of Healthcare Management & Leadership, Rutgers University – Biomedical and Health Sciences
✨ Attendees will gain insight into clinical care models, nutrition-centered strategies, and community-driven approaches that strengthen maternal and infant health.
📅 Tuesday, October 28th @ 6:30 PM CST
💻 Complimentary CME Webinar
📲 Register today: https://loom.ly/MrlC93w
Let’s work together to close the maternal health gap and #MobilizeHealthJustice for the new America.
#NMA #MaternalHealth #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #BlackMothers #CMEWebinar #MedicalEducation #NMAEvents
The National Medical Association (NMA) is proud to announce the appointment of Martin Hamlette, JD, MHA, as Interim Executive Director.
A respected leader in health equity and social impact, Mr. Hamlette brings decades of experience spanning public policy, workforce development, and population health strategy. Having previously served as NMA’s Executive Director from 2015 to 2022, he returns to guide the Association through another pivotal chapter of growth and advocacy for Black physicians and the communities they serve.
“It is an honor to return to the National Medical Association and serve its members once again during such a pivotal time for our profession and our communities,” Hamlette said. “The NMA has always stood as a beacon for health equity and social justice in medicine, and I am excited to help advance that mission alongside our dedicated leadership, physicians, and partners.”
Read the full announcement here: http://bit.ly/479NKpx
#NMA #Leadership #HealthEquity #BlackPhysicians #HealthcareLeadership #PublicHealth #MedicalCommunity
This week, NMA’s 126th President, Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, joined the Detroit Medical Society for their monthly membership meeting and the turnout was amazing!
Dr. Mitchell continues to lead the charge in #MobilizingHealthJustice connecting with physicians, leaders, and communities across the nation to advance health equity and access for all.
✨ Detroit showed up. Is your city next?
Dr. Mitchell is ready to bring the conversation on Health Justice for the New America to your community.
#NMA #HealthEquity #AccessToCare #PublicHealth #BlackDoctors #DetroitMedicalSociety #LeadershipInAction #MobilizingHealthJustice
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