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.
🩺 This National Public Health Week, the NMA celebrates the leaders, providers, and community champions working every day to advance health equity.
We honor the legacy of Black physicians who have long been at the forefront of public health advocacy and continue to shape policy and practice for a healthier tomorrow.
📢 Strong communities start with equitable care.
#NPHW #HealthEquityNow #NMA
This #BMHW25, we’re honoring legacies, fostering healing, and taking
collective action to strengthen Black Maternal Health! Black Mamas deserve
equitable, culturally affirming care and community-driven solutions that drive
lasting change. Join us and @BlackMamasMatterAlliance in advocating for
policies and practices that ensure Black Mamas, families, and communities
thrive!
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Join us for the NMA Region IV Conference, in Detroit, MI — where purpose meets passion!
Highlights Include:
🎤 Inspiring & exciting speakers
🏛️ Tour of the Dr. Charles Wright African American Museum
📶 FREE WiFi & 🅿️ FREE Parking
🤝🏾 Networking that matters
🗣️ Advocacy in action
📚 Earn CME credits
Centered around P.R.E.A.C.H. – Politics, Race, Economics, Acculturation, Climate & Health – this is your opportunity to connect, learn, and lead.
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📅 World Health Day 2025 - "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures"
Every mother and baby deserves a healthy start in life. Yet too many in our communities face preventable complications due to systemic inequities in care.
The NMA is committed to ending racial disparities in maternal and infant health—because where you're born should never determine how you live.
Let’s work together for healthier beginnings and a brighter future this #WorldHealthDay2025.
#HealthyBeginningsHopefulFutures #BlackMomsMatter #NMAHealthEquity #BirthJustice #NationalPublicHealthWeek
We’ve got more moments to share from the NMA Region V Annual Conference in Tulsa!
From inspiring speakers to engaging sessions and incredible networking, today has been filled with energy, purpose, and progress.
Swipe through our latest photos and stay connected as we continue celebrating the power of Black physician leadership across Region V!
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Join a community of over 50,000 dedicated African American physicians and professionals committed to making a positive impact on healthcare. Discover the benefits of NMA membership, access professional development opportunities, and become a part of a network dedicated to advancing health equity.
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