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About
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A Message From Our President |
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Carolyn Rimmer -
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Welcome to the website of the Chicago Chapter National
Black Nurses’ Association (CCNBNA). CCNBNA is comprised
of RN’s, LPN’s and Student Nurses. Through our
collaborative efforts we are able to reach thousands
within the community by conducting health fairs at faith
based organizations, educational institutions, shelters
and to other underserved populations within the City of
Chicago and surrounding suburbs. CCNBNA is committed to
excellence in nursing practice and provides resources in
healthcare education, conducts research and maintains
regular healthcare service efforts to the community at
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Chicago Chapter National Black Nurses' Association
provides mentorship and support students nurses' and new
members. In addition, we provide scholarships for
nursing students in underrepresented groups. |
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While visiting our website, I hope that you will find
information that will be beneficial and insightful. If
you are interested in visiting our group, please feel
free to join us at one of our general membership
meetings. |
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Carolyn F. Rimmer, President |
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President |
Vice President |
2nd Vice President |
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Carolyn Rimmer -
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Daisy Harmon Allen -
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Gloria Hicks -
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Treasurer |
Corresponding Secretary |
Financial Secretary |
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Linda Howard -
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Toni Oats -
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Janice M. Henry -
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Recording Secretary |
Immediate Past President |
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Vanessa Willis -
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Marion Summage -
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COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS: |
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Membership - Adrienne Mubarak
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Chronic Disease - Margaret A. Davis
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Ways and Means - Ethel Walton
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Scholarship - Dr. Ruby Reese
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Finance Committee - Regina Powell
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Bereavement - Daisy Harmon Allen
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Community Service - Janice M. Henry
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Hospitality - Jewel Griffin
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Historian - Dorothy M. Gillespie
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Nominating – Rosie Bernard
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Education – Evelyn Littleton
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Program – Evelyn Collier Dixon
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Health Policy – Pamela Johnson
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Bylaws – Dr. Eva Smith
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UP WHERE WE BELONG! |
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The Chicago Chapter National Black Nurses' Association
evolved out of a desire by 6 Black nurses to establish an
organization, to which Black nurses could, in an atmosphere
of comradeship and sisterhood, implement strategies to
effect change in the delivery of health care to minorities
and provide a vehicle by which Black nurses could improve
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On September 29, 1973, the first formal meeting of the
Chicago Chapter National Black Nurses Association was called
by the 6 founders, Christine Leak, Kim Lindsey, Francis
Ballard, Mary Allen, Mary McCune and Mary Gathing. Nurses
Unlimited, an already established organization of Black
nurses recognizing the possibilities of a National
Organization, eventually merged with the Chicago Chapter
National Black Nurses' Association. |
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CCNBNA's mission is to provide a forum for collective action
by nurses to investigate, define and advocate for the health
care needs of African Americans and to implement strategies
that ensure access to health care equal to, or above health
care standards of the larger society. |
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Our philosophy is this: |
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Provision for the enjoyment of optimal health is the
birthright of every American. Yet Black Americans, along
with other minority groups in our society, are by design
neglected and excluded from the means to achieve access to
the health of mainstream of America. CCNBNA is committed to
improving the quality of life of persons who share the
African American heritage and other ethnic groups by: |
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Building consumer knowledge and understanding of health
issues.
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Educating and mentoring registered and licensed practical
nurses, student nurses and
retired nurses.
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Facilitating the professional development and career
advancement of nurses in emerging
healthcare systems.
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Serve as the national body to influence legislation and
policies that affect Black People;
and work cooperatively and collectively with other health
workers to this end.
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Promoting economic development of nurses through
entrepreneurial and other
business initiatives.
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Recruit, counsel and assist Black persons interested in
nursing to insure a constant
procession of Blacks into the field.
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Conduct, analyze, and publish the body of knowledge about
health needs of Blacks.
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Collaborate with other Black organizations to compile
archives relevant to historical,
current and future activities of Black Nurses. (This clause
was amended to the CCNBNA
mission statement July, 2001)
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CCNBNA's
mission is to ensure that optimal health is
a right. Therefore, CCNBNA will identify, investigate, and
educate society regarding emerging healthcare issues of the
black community and other underserved ethnic communities. |
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