HERBERT CHARLES SMITHERMAN, JR., M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.P.
OFFICE ADDRESS:
University Health Center, 9D 4201 St. Antoine Detroit, MI 48201 Telephone: (313) 966-5187 (313) 745-4091-Clinic Fax: (313) 966-8111
EDUCATION:
06/82 BS Degree, Chemical Engineering with a minor in Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston IL
06/87 MD Degree, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Cincinnati OH
10/94 M.P.H. (MHSA) Degree, Master's in Health Service Administration, University of Michigan, School of Public Health, Ann Arbor MI
POST GRADUATE TRAINING:
1987 - 1990 Internship and Residency, Department of Internal Medicine, Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals Program, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit MI
1990 - 1991 Chief Medical Resident, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals Program, Allen Park MI Herbert Charles Smitherman, Jr., MD, MPH, FACP Curriculum Vitae Page 2
POST GRADUATE TRAINING (continues)
1998 - 1999 National Fellowship - Health Care Forum Creating Healthy Communities Fellowship - 50 candidates selected through a competitive application process open to leaders from health care, business, education, community, government, and public health; the fellows represent 27 US States and 2 Canadian provinces. The Fellowship was designed to develop transformational leadership competencies and training in the advancement of the health promotion within communities.
2000 - Present Fellow of the American College of Physicians and American Society of Internal Medicine.
2002 - Present International Salzburg Healthcare Fellowship, Salzburg, Austria.
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS:
1990 - 1991 Clinical Instructor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit MI
1991 - Present Assistant Professor (Clinician-Educator), Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit MI
1998 - Present Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
1999 - Present Assistant Professor, Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit Medical Center Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
2004 - 2006 Interim Associate Chairman, Department of Community Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
2007 – Present Assistant Dean, Community and Urban Health, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
2007 – Present Wayne State University School of Medicine Board of Trustees (Board of Visitors), Detroit, MI
HOSPITAL OR OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS:
1990 - Present Active Staff, Detroit Receiving Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Detroit MI
1990 - Present Active Staff, Harper-Grace Hospital, Grace Division, and Affiliated Internists PC, Detroit MI
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HOSPITAL OR OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS (continues):
1990 - Present Affiliated Staff, Harper-Grace Hospital, Grace Division, and Affiliated Internists PC, Detroit, MI
1990 - Present Affiliate Staff, Hutzel Hospital, Division of General Internal Medicine, Detroit MI
1990 - Present Affiliate Staff, Rehabilitation Institute, Division of General Internal Medicine, Detroit MI
1992 - Present Co-Founder and Co-Director, Medical Office of Special Programs, Department of Internal Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit MI
1992 - 1998 Director of Education, Primary Care Internal Medicine Program, Wayne State University, Detroit MI
1992 - 1998 Curriculum Development Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency Program, Wayne State University, Detroit MI
1994 - 1998 Director of Clinic Operations, Primary Care Internal Medicine Program, Wayne State University, Detroit MI
1994 - 1998 Medical Director of the University Health Center, 4C and 4B Ambulatory Clinics, Affiliated Internists, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit MI
1996 - 2004 Director of The Center for Urban Health, The Detroit Medical Center and Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit MI
1997 - 2004 Medical Director for the Community Health Institutes, The Detroit Medical Center and Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit MI
1997 - 2004 Medical Director for the DMC - Health Centers - Detroit (20 community-based ambulatory centers throughout urban Detroit), The Detroit Medical Center and Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit MI
1998 - 2002 Medical Director of the DMC - Health Centers - Detroit Network (45 community- based ambulatory centers throughout urban Detroit), DMC/WSU School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
1999 - 2004 Accountable Medical Executive for the Business Plan Development & Implementation of the transition of a 50 physicians, 130 ancillary staff, $50 million dollar employed physician network associated with the Detroit Medical Center to a $30 million dollar private medical group, The Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI.
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HOSPITAL OR OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS (continues):
2002 - 2004 Vice President and Medical Director - Detroit Medical Center - Health Centers Detroit (9 community-based ambulatory centers throughout urban Detroit).
2004 - Present President and CEO - Health Centers Detroit Foundation. Managing community based primary care ambulatory centers in urban Detroit.
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
1978 - 1979 Plant Engineer, Monsanto Chemical Company, Addison OH
1979 - 1982 Technological Tutor, Northwestern University, Evanston IL
1980 (Jun-Sep) Research Chemical Engineer, Proctor and Gamble, Cincinnati OH
1981 - 1983 Research Chemist and Chemical Engineer, Dow Corning Company-Midland MI
1984 - 1987 University of Cincinnati Alcoholism Clinic, Intake Interviewer, Cincinnati OH
1999 - Present Commissioner, City of Detroit Human Rights Commission, Detroit MI
2001 - 2002 Michigan Delegate, The National Medical Association, Lansing MI
2002 (March) Fellow, Salzburg (Academic Program) Seminar-Schloss Leopoldskron - Salzburg, Austria
1/07 – 12/07 Medical Advisor, Governor’s Liaison for Prisoner Health Care Improvement
1/06 –12/06 House of Delegates, Michigan State Medical Society
1/07 –12/07 House of Delegates, Michigan State Medical Society
1/08- 12/09 Chairman, Executive Committee, Voices of Detroit Initiative (VODI)
1/08 –12/08 House of Delegates/ Chairman: Reference Committee on Legislation – Michigan State Medical Society
5/08 – present Co-Chair, Wayne State University School of Medicine Government Affairs Committee
MAJOR PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
1995 - 1996 Board of Directors for the Eastern Wayne Division of the American Heart Association, Detroit MI 1995 - 1996 Group Health Association of America 1995 - 1996 Society of Physicians in Administration
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MAJOR PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES continues:
1995 - 1996 Medical Group Management Association 1996 - 1997 Member of P.R.I.D.E. - Pharmaceutical Representatives in Detroit Excelling. Detroit African-American Pharmaceutical Organization 1996 - 1997 Co-chairman for the Men’s Committee: Conference on African-American Women and Men facing Heart Disease, Stroke and Health together. Eastern Wayne Division of the American Heart Association 1998 - Present Member, Detroit Medical Society - Local Chapter, Detroit MI 2000 - Present Member, National Medical Association - Local Chapter, Detroit MI 2000 - Present Member, National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) 1998 – Present Member, Wayne County Medical Society/Michigan State Medical Society
MEDICAL LICENSURE AND BOARD CERTIFICATION: Licensure: State of Michigan (#4301055589) Certified: BCLS/ACLS Diplomat: National Board of Medical Examiners, 1988 Certified: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1991 Re-certified: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2012
HONORS AND AWARDS:
1978 Freshman Honor Society, Alpha Lambda Delta, Northwestern University.
1979 Freshman of the Year Award, Northwestern Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).
1979 Northwestern Society Black Engineers Scholarship Award.
1979 Alpha Phi Alpha Scholastic Award, Cincinnati Organizational Award for (college) Academic Excellence.
1999 "Outstanding Internal Medicine Resident of the Year Award", Wayne State University School of Medicine.
1994 Department of General Internal Medicine Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award, Wayne State University School of Medicine.
1997 The Crescent Award from the African-American Muslim community for Outstanding leadership in Health in the City of Detroit", Detroit, MI, Feb. 1.
1997 Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer's Citizenship Award and Recognition for Outstanding Leadership in Health for the City of Detroit, Detroit, MI June 7, 1997.
1997 The Spirit of Detroit Award in recognition for Exceptional Achievement, Outstanding Leadership, and Dedication to Improving the Quality of Life of the Citizens of Detroit - presented by the City Council of Detroit, Detroit, MI September 6, 1997.
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HONORS AND AWARDS continues:
1998 Community service award from Mayor Dennis Archer on Behalf of the Citizen’s of the City of Detroit for Outstanding Service to the Community and Its People, Detroit, MI, June 20.
1998 Humanitarian of the Year Award from Greater Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church and Its Members at the 80th Anniversary Banquet, Detroit, MI, October 30.
1999 Regional Award from Pfizer Pharmaceutical Corporation for Outstanding Achievement in African-American Health & Education presented December 10, 1999 at Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.
2000 City Resolution for Outstanding Commitment to Establishing Community Oriented Primary Care Health Centers, Health Promotion and Outreach Program to the Citizens of the City of Detroit – presented by the City Council of Detroit, Detroit, MI, December 6, 2000.
2002 Champion Award for the Underserved from the Voices of Detroit Initiative (VODI) in recognition for outstanding service provided to the uninsured Detroit residents, Detroit, MI, May 14, 2002.
2003 Appreciation Award from the Henry Clarke Stroke Foundation at the “Preventing Stroke Conference”, Cobo Conference Center, August 9, 2003.
2004 Conference Award from the Public Health Students of African Descent (PHSAD) for state-wide service in healthcare, Ann Arbor, MI, March 13, 2004.
2004 Testimonial Resolution Award (highest honor bestowed) from the Detroit City Council for his 18 years of service to the Detroit Community by advocating and providing safety net primary care services to the citizens of Detroit at the CAYMC May 5, 2004.
2004 The 2003 Michiganian of the Year Award was presented to Dr. Herbert Smitherman by the Detroit News at Morels Restaurant May 11, 2004. This award was presented to him for his dedication and commitment to battling to provide under and uninsured access to health care.
2004 The 2004 Physician of the Year Award presented by the Michigan Minority Women’s Network, Detroit Chapter, June 19, 2004 for his dedication and commitment to the under and uninsured citizens of Detroit.
2004 The 2004 Shelton Tappes Award was presented by the Detroit Area Agency on Aging October 25, 2004 to Dr. Herbert C. Smitherman Jr. for being an outstanding community leader, who has contributed greatly to the success of Senior Services and Programs for the City of Detroit.
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HONORS AND AWARDS continues:
2007 The 2007 Joan Solomon Urban Community & Leadership Award was presented May 17, 2007 at the Charles H. Wright African American Museum “A Salute to Pioneers in Medicine” by the Joan Solomon Arts and Lecture Series.
2007 The Michigan State University, Black Legislative Body’s “Health Champions” Award Ceremony at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, East Lansing, MI, September 13, 2007.
2007 The Michigan Department of Community Health: Division of Health, Wellness and Disease Control at The 13th Annual Michigan STD/HIV Conference presented “The Health Disparity Reduction/Minority Health Award”, Ypsilanti, MI, November 2, 2007.
2008 The Center for Peace and Conflict Studies at Wayne State University in collaboration with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences presents “The 2008 Community Peacemakers Award”, Detroit, MI, April 17, 2008.
2008 The Wayne State University School of Medicine Pathfinders in Medicine Awards annual gala “Night Behind the Mask” presents the 2008 Traiblazer Award, October 11, 2008 at the Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, MI.
2009 The Detroit Wayne County Community Mental Health Spirit of Service Award, Presented by the Board of Directors of the Arc Detroit in recognition of exceptional achievement and leadership to improving the life of persons with developmental disabilities, “The Arc Detroit Spirit of Service Award presented March 19, 2009.
2009 The African American Male Health Improvement Program Award presented by the 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit, Inc. for outstanding Community Outreach at Ford Field Hall of Legends, June 20, 2009, Detroit, MI
2009 The National J. H. Kanter award of $25,000 presented for Improving Access to Care and Addressing Health Disparities, July, 2009.
2009 The 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit, Inc. presents the Excellence in Community Health award at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, October 15, 2009, Detroit, MI.
2009 Michigan State Medical Society’s 2009 Community Service Award in recognition of outstanding contributions to the Community and the State of Michigan, December 9, 2009 at the Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit, MI.
SERVICE:
Patient Care Clinical Responsibilities 1. Teaching Rounds 3-4 months per year 2. Outpatient/Patient Private Faculty Practice times 20 years
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STATE AND LOCAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:
1990 - 2004 Medical Office of Special Programs, Community Outreach Program, Wayne State University School of Medicine 1993-Present Committee Member - Barsamian School/Detroit Public TV Channel 56 Community Committee 1994 – Present Board of Directors for the Detroit Community Association for the New Center Area (CAN/CAN) 1994 - 2004 President of the Detroit Virginia Park Commons Home Owners Association 1995 - 2002 Member/Consultant: In the Hood Research - Community-Based Research Org.
1996 - 2006 Committee Member: One School, One Church Community Outreach Program in affiliation with Tabernacle Baptist Church - Reverend Fred Sampson and the Department of Social Work, Wayne State University - Dean: Leon Chestang, Detroit MI 1997-Present Chairman ILC/Patch, a church and community-based, oriented self-help health organization in the Detroit Rosa Parks sub-community census track area 1998-Present Co-Chair, State Committee for Symposium on African-American Health, Lansing MI 2005-Present Co-Chair, City of Detroit Next Detroit Municipal Government Reorganization 2005-Present Co-Chair, Voices of Detroit Initiative (VODI) HCAP Physicians Information Systems Committee 2008-Present Chair, Wayne County Medical Society/Michigan State Medical Society House of Delegates Reference Committee on Physician Policy Issues/Resolution 2009-Present Appointed by Mayor David Bing to the Elected Officials Compensation Commission.
DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER COMMITTEES:
1996 - 1999 Urban Health Initiative Committee; Chairperson: David Campbell CEO-DMC 1996 - 2000 Appointed Director of the DMC/WSU Center for Urban Health Affairs - Role: To develop and implement an institutional resource center on Urban Health and promote the improved coordination, integration and alignment of DMC/WSU resources toward a healthy, safe, and prosperous urban community. 1997 -2002 Request for Proposal Committee, State of Michigan Medicaid Plan - DMC Clinic Plan, Chair/President Kay Steusloff 1997 - 2004 Request for Proposal Committee, State of Michigan Medicaid Plan - Innovations in Health Professionals Education, Chair/Ben Hodgkins, Ph.D. 1997 - 2004 The Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Primary Care Model Development Committee, Chairman 1997 - 2004 Community Health Care Centers Operations, Financial, and Facility Reconfiguration Project Committee, Co-Chairman
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WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE COMMITTEES : 2003-Present Appointed Member to Governor Jennifer Granholm’s Health Authority Taskforce – Stabilization Work Group- Detroit, MI 2003-Present Appointed Member to Governor Jennifer Granholm’s Health Authority Design Subgroup – Detroit, MI 2001-Present Member, University of Detroit Mercy - College of Health Professions Advisory Board, Detroit MI 2000-Present State Steering Committee Member: Michigan Cancer Consortium - Improve Cancer Outcomes for African-Americans, Lansing MI 1998-Present Member, Michigan Academic Consortium: Nurse Managed Primary Care Advisory Board, Ann Arbor MI 1998- Present Board Member: Detroit Neighborhood and Family Initiative, Inc., Detroit MI 1997 - 2000 Strategic Plan Committee, Department of Community Medicine (WSU) - Chair, Dr. John Waller, Jr. 1997 - 1999 Community Health Institute Planning Committee - Wayne State University School of Medicine - Chairs, Dr. John Waller, Jr., and Robert Johnson, DMC, Chief Operating Officer 1994 - 2000 Admissions Committee Member, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit MI 1994 - Present Faculty Advisor to The Black Medical Student Association (WSU) 2008 – Present Chair- Wayne State University School of Medicine Government of Affairs Committee 1997 - 1999 Chairperson for Committee to assess impact on International Medical Graduates with J-1 visas of the closing of the Housing of Urban Development (HUD) J-1 visa waiver program. 1997 - 1999 African-American Faculty Recruitment Committee, Co-Chairman. 1997 - 2004 Chairman - DMC Health Centers (formally MHCC) Site Re-Configuration Planning Committee, developed and presented plan to DMC/WSU Medical and Administrative Leadership August 27th and September 8th, (Specialist-in-Chief meeting). 1998 - 1999 Member - DMC/WSU Physician Private Practice Council, Chairman, David Campbell, CEO
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
1990 Resident Applicant Interviews 1992 Resident Recruitment - Internal Medicine 1995 Clinical Operations Committee; Chairperson: Lawrence Warbasse MD, MS 1995 Development of 4C Primary Care Clinical Operations Manual 1996 Mentoring Committee; Chairperson: Carter Bishop MD 1996 4C Clinic Re-engineering (3.5 week process) 1996 Competitive Plan Ambulatory Services advisory committee member 1997 Detroit Medical center, Comprehensive Health Service request for proposal work group - member 1997 Advisory committee to the Barbara Ann Karmanos Institute regarding cancer screening and prevention in Primary Care settings. 1997 Biostatistics & Medicine Departmental Research Infrastructure Committee- member. Herbert Charles Smitherman, Jr., MD, MPH, FACP Curriculum Vitae Page 10
LOCAL CONFERENCE DIRECTOR continues:
1. The Medical Office of Special Programs in Association with the Detroit African-American Police Association and the community organization Hood Research presents Claude Anderson, Ph.D., President of the Harvest Institute Washington DC; A Power Nomics Workshop, and Mr. Tom Pope (national talk show host) speaking on “The Laws of Success” September 14, 1996.
2. Member of Organizing Committee for the American Heart Association Conference, The Struggle, Vision and Health of African-American Women: Heart Disease and Stroke and Still We Rise. Westin Hotel, Detroit, MI, September 9, 1995.
3. Co-Chairperson for the American Heart Association Conference, It Takes a Whole Village: A Health Conference for African-American Men and Women, Westin Hotel, Detroit, MI, September 6, 1997.
REGIONAL CONFERENCE DIRECTOR:
1. First Annual Primary Care Symposium on African-American Health, Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, May 18, 1996.
2. Second Annual Primary Care Symposium on African-American Health, Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, June 7, 1997.
3. Third Annual Primary Care Symposium on African-American Health, Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, June 20, 1998.
4. Fourth Annual Primary Care Symposium on African-American Health, Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, June, 1999.
5. Co-Chair, First State of Michigan-Senator Raymond M. Murphy’s Annual Primary Care a. Symposium on African-American Health, Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State b. University, Detroit, MI. October 22-23, 1999.
6. Fifth Annual Primary Care Symposium on African-American Health, Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. May 2000.
7. Co-Chair, Second State of Michigan-Senator Raymond M. Murphy’s Annual Primary Care Symposium on African-American Health, Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. September 29-30, 2000.
8. Co-Chair and Moderator for the First Annual, State of Michigan African American Health Policy Day at WSU, McGregor Auditorium, Detroit, MI, September 6, 2001.
9. Co-Chair, Third Annual State of Michigan-Senator Raymond M. Murphy’s African- American Health Conference, Unity Baptist Church, Detroit, MI. September 6-8, 2001.
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REGIONAL CONFERENCE DIRECTOR continues
10. Co-Chair, Fourth Annual State of Michigan, Senator Raymond M. Murphy’s African American Health Conference, Unity Baptist Church, Detroit, MI, September 2002.
11. Conference Director for the 1st Annual CME Symposium: Health Disparities: Seeking Solutions through Best Practices. Keynotes: Dr. David Satcher (former U.S. Surgeon General) Kimberlydawn Wisdom, MD, MS (State of Michigan Surgeon General), Joyce Essien MD, MBA (Director, Center for Public Health Emory University) at WSU McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Detroit, MI. May 2, 2003.
12. Planning Committee, Fifth Annual State of Michigan, Senator Raymond M. Murphy’s African American Health Conference, Unity Baptist Church, Detroit, MI. September 15-18, 2004.
SPECIAL COMMUNITY SERVICE:
1996 - Present Physician coverage for the National Mason Convention, Detroit MI
1996 - Present The Greater Detroit Area Health Council, member Urban Health Initiative Steering Committee
1996 – Present American Heart Association co-chairman November 1997 conference on African- American Women and Men facing Heart Disease, Stroke and Health together.
1996 – Present Partnership, Tried Stone Baptist Church and the University of Michigan worker health program, institute of labor and industrial relations, member.
1996 - Present Mayor of Detroit, Dennis Archer's Big Three subcommittee on Urban Health Initiative member.
1996 - Present American Heart Association; co-chairman Men's Committee, 1997 conference on African-American men and women.
1996 - Present Greater Detroit Health Council member 5th Annual Detroit Community Leaders Health Conference Planning Committee.
1996 - Present New Center Area Council Economic Development Committee member. 1996 - Present Archdioceses committee on the renovation of St. Vincent's, Detroit MI
National Community Service
1996 - Present The Harvest Institute, member of National African-American leadership organization, Washington DC.
TEACHING:
YEARS AT WAYNE STATE - 10 Herbert Charles Smitherman, Jr., MD, MPH, FACP Curriculum Vitae Page 12
COURSES TAUGHT AT WAYNE STATE:
Undergraduate
1990 - Undergraduate Pre-Med Advisor (10)
Medical Students
1993 - Present -Medical Student Advisor (20) -Junior Medical Student Morning report -House staff/medical student didactic lectures
1993 - Present -Medical Student Yr. II lab/discussion groups in Biostatistics and Epidemiology -Year II Medical Student Physical Diagnosis Course -Year II Costs Effectiveness Course -Year III Medical Student Ambulatory Care Clerkship Supervision
Residents/Fellows
1990 - Present Resident Advisor (6)
1992-Present Organized and conduct an Internal Medicine Board Review Course for Wayne State University Primary Care Residents: - Conducted medical sub-specialty conferences - Resident Morning report - Case management conferences and clinical pathologic conferences - House staff/medical student didactic lectures - Conduct resident teaching wards rounds at Veterans, Harper, and Detroit - Receiving Hospitals 1992-Present - Grand Rounds lectures - Internal Medicine Resident Clinic Supervision - Resident Clinical Video Review - 4A Pre-Clinic Lecture Series
SPECIAL COURSE WORK/PLENARY SESSIONS:
1. Minority Faculty Career Development Seminar, Association of American Medical Colleges in association with the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda MD, October 18-20, 1992.
2. Vertical Integrated Strategies for Health Care Systems, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit MI, March 7, 1995.
3. National Plenary Session for the Development and Implementation of Initiatives to Increase Minority Participation in the Biomedical Sciences, Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston MA, May 25-27, 1995.
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SPECIAL COURSE WORK/PLENARY SESSIONS continues:
4. Minorities in Higher Education - Oakland University, Rochester MI, June 9, 1995.
5. Fellow of the Tenth Annual International Society of Hypertension in Blacks (ISHIB), International Interdisciplinary Conference on Hypertension in Blacks Research Presentation, U.S. Virgin Islands, July 1995.
6. Macroeconomics Course at the Center for Popular Economics Institute, Amherst College, Amherst MA, August 4-11, 1995.
7. Educational Affairs Workshop - Faculty Skills for the 21st Century, Association of American Medical Colleges Central Group, Rush Medical College, Chicago IL, April 18- 20, 1996.
8. Program for Implementation of Strategies in Managed Care, Executive Programs, Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston MA, May 5-10, 1996.
9. Fourth Annual Detroit Community Health Conference; University of Detroit-Mercy. Detroit, MI, May 22, 1996.
10. International Economics Course at the Center for Popular Economics Institute. Amherst College, Amherst, MA. August 5-10, 1996.
11. Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Executive Program, Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard University Boston, MA. October 17, 1996.
12. Physician Academy Leadership, DMC/WSU, 1Year Course, 1997.
13. Managing Ambulatory Health Care for Physicians in Community Health Center, Executive Program, Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, MA May 4-8, 1998.
GRANT SUPPORT- historic total as of March 2009: $18,807,738
1990 Participant, "Primary Care Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Training Grant," Department of Health and Human Services, $300,000/year.
1992 Co-Principal Investigator: Internal Grant from The Department of Internal Medicine to initiate the Medical Office of Special Programs, Wayne State University, $20,000 December 1992.
1995 Co-Principal Investigator: Parke-Davis Corporation; Unrestricted Educational Grant for the Medical Office of Special Programs. $27,500, May 1996.
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GRANT SUPPORT (Continues)
1996 Bristol-Myers Squibb US Pharmaceuticals. Unrestricted Educational Grant, $3,000 September 1996.
1997 Co-Principal Investigator: Multi pharmaceutical corporate support Educational Grant for the Medical Office of Special Programs. $33,500, May 1997.
1997 Grant Submitted and Pending: Principal Investigator: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation African-American Health Request for Proposal Program. Proposal #29-RFP/AA: Are There Black/White Differences in the Treatment Preferences for Costly Medical Interventions? $49,921, August 1997.
1998 Co-Principal Investigator: Parke-Davis Corporation; Unrestricted Educational Grant for the Medical Office of Special Programs. $40,000, April 1998.
1998 Grant Submitted and Pending: Participant: Department of Health and Human Services, Proposal #PAR-97-032 “Structural Barriers to Breast Cancer Services for African Americans” $71,350, May 1998
1998 Participant: W. K. Kellogg Foundation. “Voices of Detroit Initiative Managing Health Care for the Underserved.” $5,000,000, May 1998.
1998 Principal Investigator: Central City Aging Services Consortium project. $20,000, June 1998. 1998 Community Assistant Investigator: “Michigan Department of Community Health Graduate Medical Educational Grant.” $1,400,000, July 1998.
1998 Principal Investigator: “Hannan Foundation Grant.” $40,000, September 1998.
1998 Participant: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation. “Breast Cancer Control for African-Americans in Primary Care Sites.” $47,467, November 1998.
2001 Principal Investigator: Department of Housing and Urban Development “HUD Grant” to capitalize the construction of a additional Primary Care Facility in the City of Detroit $1.5 million, September, 2001.
2002 Participant: Medical Consultant for The Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation Grant- “Breast Cancer Prevention Needs in the African American Population”. $250,000, January, 2003 – January 2005.
2001 Principal Investigator: Pfizer Pharmaceutical unrestricted educational grant for research and treatment for Cardiovascular Disease in the African American Population”. $3,000, April 2002
2004 Principal Investigator: Pfizer Pharmaceutical for unrestricted educational grant to educate and promote Healthy Living at Community Health Fair”. $2,000 November 24, 2004.
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GRANT SUPPORT (Continues)
2004 Principal Investigator: State of Michigan, Department of Health & Human Services DHS Grant in the amount of $1.6 Million.
2005 Co-Principal Investigator: W. K. Kellogg Foundation Grant for Voices of Detroit Initiative/MHA Center for Health Resources for “continued access to care of the vulnerable populations in Detroit” in the amount of $100,000, February 2005 - January 2006.
2005 Principal Investigator: State of Michigan, Department of Health & Human Services DHS Grant in the amount of $750,000.
2005 Federally Qualified Health Centers Look-Alike Designation for Cost-Base Reimbursement awarded per HRSA/CMS on October 5, 2005 to Health Centers Detroit Foundation. $1.2 Million/yr (FY2005/2006/2007/2008/2009).
2007 Co-Principal Investigator: W. K. Kellogg Foundation Grant for Voices of Detroit Initiative/MHA Center for Health Resources for “continued access to care of the vulnerable populations in Detroit” in the amount of $50,000, November 2007 - April 2008.
PUBLICATIONS/BOOK:
Original Observations in Refereed Journals and books
1. Kucharzyk D, Crawford A.H., Ruda R., and Smitherman H.C.: Discitis in children. Clinical Orthopedic and Related Research 266:70-79, 1991.
2. Smitherman H, Schubiner H, Moncrease A: Perception differences of racial bias between minority residents and majority faculty. Journal of Minority Physicians 6:154, 1995.
3. Pieper B, Smitherman H: Altered bleeding time associated with Ibuprofen and Zidovudine use. American Journal of Advanced Nurse Practitioners 23:5:74-83, 1998.
4. Smitherman H: “The Impact of Current Health Care Trends on the African-American Community”. The Journal of the Harvest Institute 1998.
5. Young R.F., Waller J.B. Jr., Smitherman H.: “A Breast Cancer Education and On-site Screening Intervention for Unscreened African American Women”, Journal of Cancer Education 2002.
6. Kallenbach, L., Smitherman H.: “Dying Before Their Time: The startling truth about mortality and Detroit area seniors”, statistical analysis and report prepared for the Detroit Area Agency on Aging, May 2002.
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PUBLICATIONS/BOOK (Continues):
7. James D. Chensey, Ph.D., Herbert C. Smitherman Jr., MD, MPH, FACP, Cynthia Taueg, BSN, MPH, DHA, Jennifer Mach, MD, MPH and Lucille Smith, M.Ed: “Taking Care of the Uninsured: A Path to Reform, November 2007.
ABSTRACT/PRESENTATION:
Regional/Local (Academic Institution/Professional Society)
1. Smitherman H, Pieper B: Altered bleeding time associated with Ibuprofen and Zidovudine use. American College of Physicians - Michigan Scientific Meeting, Traverse City, MI September 21-24, 1995.
National Presentations
1. Smitherman H, Doleman D, Vaughn V, Chandra, S: “Building Paths Towards Healthier Communities: A Collaborative Community-Centered Model of Primary Health Care Delivery in Urban Detroit. Workshop Session at Community-Campus Partnership for Health Conference: Principles and Best Practices for Healthier Communities, Pittsburgh, PA, April 25-28, 1998.
2. Smitherman H, Doleman D: The Healthcare Forum, Creating Healthier Communities Fellowship Presentation. San Diego, CA, May 1-6, 1998.
3. Smitherman H: Vice-President Al Gore’s Family Reunion Conference: Families and Health – presenter and panelist. “Building Healthy Communities through Family-centered Health Systems.” Nashville, TN, June 22-23, 1998.
4. Smitherman H: American Hospital Association/Health Forum Conference – Workshop Presenter, Fifth National Community Care Conference. “Building Paths towards Healthier Communities: A Collaborative Community Centered-Modeled of Primary Care Delivery in Urban Detroit”. Chicago, IL, December 10-12, 1999.
INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATION/SPECIAL COURSE WORK:
1. Health Delegate and Presenter at the 3rd International African/African-American Summit in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa, May 1-6, 1995.
2. Health Delegate and Presenter at the 4th International African/African-American Summit in Harare, Zimbabwe, July 18-26, 1997.
3. Health Delegate and Fellow at Session 395- Salzburg Seminar “Improving access to Healthcare and Human Services: Elements of Success” at Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg, Austria, March 6-13, 2002.
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INVITED SEMINARS OR LECTURES:
1. Smitherman H: Gallbladder cancer. Grand Rounds, Clinical Pathological Conference, VA Hospital, Allen Park MI, August 23, 1990.
2. Smitherman H: Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia. Grand Rounds, Clinical Pathological Conference, VA Hospital, Allen Park MI, November 1, 1990.
3. Smitherman H: Testicular cancer. Case Management Conference, Detroit Receiving Hospital, Detroit MI, February 19, 1991.
4. Smitherman H: Cardiac tamponade. Grand Rounds, Case Presentation, VA Hospital, Allen Park MI, April 4, 1991.
5. Smitherman H: Pancreatic cancer. Case Management Conference, Detroit Receiving Hospital, Detroit MI, June 18, 1991.
6. Smitherman H: Drug overdosing and poisoning. Grand Rounds, VA Hospital, Allen Park MI, August 12, 1991.
7. Smitherman H, Moncrease A, Schubiner H: Working with minority residents: Bridging the gap in perceptions. Society of General Internal Medicine Regional Meeting, Chicago IL, September 18, 1992.
8. Smitherman H: Preventive health care for adults. Medicine/Pediatrics Seminar, Detroit Receiving Hospital, Detroit MI, October 21, 1992.
9. Smitherman H, Moncrease A, Schubiner H: Perceptions of bias/prejudice among minority residents in residency training. Association of Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse, Washington DC, November 12-15, 1992.
10. Smitherman H, Moncrease A, Schubiner H: Perceptions of bias/prejudice among minority residents in residency training. Society of General Internal Medicine National meeting, Washington DC, April 28-30, 1993.
11. Smitherman H, Dixon-Williams S: Clinical Pathology Conference Internal Medicine Discussant. Grand Rounds, Harper Hospital, Wayne State University, Detroit MI, September 22, 1993.
12. Smitherman H, Moncrease A, Schubiner H: Working with Minority Residents poster presentation. Biennial Teaching Internal Medicine Symposium. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill NC, October 29, 1993.
13. Smitherman H: Ambulatory approach to primary and secondary hypertension. Ambulatory Grand Rounds at Harper, Grace and Veterans Hospitals, Detroit MI, October 20, October 29, and November 2, 1993.
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14. Smitherman H: Approach to the hypertensive patient. Grand Rounds, Mercy Hospital, Detroit MI, May 12, 1994.
15. Smitherman H, Brown L: Clinical Pathology Conference Internal Medicine Discussant. Disseminated cryptococcosis in a patient with AIDS. Grand Rounds, Harper Hospital, Wayne State University, Detroit MI, August 31, 1994.
16. Smitherman H: Environmental equity and justice movement; Its history and importance. University of Michigan School of Public Health-Environmental Science Lecture Series, Ann Arbor MI, September 9, 1994.
17. Smitherman H, Lantz J, Davidson M: "A case of symptomatic hyperkalemia secondary to "type 2" pseudohypoaldosteronism (Gordon's Syndrome)." American College of Physicians - Michigan Scientific Meeting, Traverse City MI, September 22-25, 1994.
18. Smitherman H: Patient profiling in the management of the hypertensive patient. Ambulatory Grand Rounds at Harper, Grace, Veterans Hospitals, Detroit MI, November 8, 11, and 15, 1994.
19. Smitherman H: Evaluation of the hypertension patient. Lecture for the Consortium for Osteopathic Graduate Medical Education and Training Program. Michigan State University Medical School, East Lansing MI, January 19, 1995.
20. Smitherman H: The health status of African-Americans in the U.S. Lecture for the Ohio Commission on the African-American Male - Third Statewide Training Conference, Ohio State University, Columbus OH, April 11, 1995.
21. Smitherman H: 3rd African / African-American Summit. Lecture on "The health status of African-Americans in the U.S.” Physician Delegate participating in the International Health Plenary Sessions. Dakar, Senegal, West Africa, April 29 -May 6, 1995.
22. Smitherman H: Economic status of African-Americans. Virginia Park Homeowners Association, Detroit MI, May 28, 1995.
23. Smitherman H: The future of health care. Co-Keynote Speaker and Master of Ceremony, 1995 Black Medical Student Association Graduation Ceremony, Wayne State University, Detroit MI, June 6, 1995.
24. Smitherman H: Clinical Pathological Conference, Internal Medicine Discussant. Malignant ascites secondary to prostate cancer; an unusual presentation. Grand Rounds, Harper Hospital and Veterans Administration Medical Center, Wayne State University, Detroit MI, June 14 and 15, 1995.
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25. Smitherman H: Guest Speaker on African-American male health issues. Wayne State University Nation of Winners Organization - "Let the Healing Begin Conference," Detroit MI, June 19, 1995.
26. Smitherman H: African-American health/economic status. Detroit Public Schools/Detroit Medical Center Compact Program, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit MI, July 6, 1995.
27. Smitherman H: A summary of the 3rd African / African-American Summit in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa. Journal Club, Medical Office Special Programs, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit MI, August 29, 1995.
28. Smitherman H, Pieper B: Altered bleeding time associated with Ibuprofen and Zidovudine use. American College of Physicians - Michigan Scientific Meeting, Traverse City MI, September 21-24, 1995.
29. Smitherman H: Interview for the New Center Newspaper: Article on Education/Health in the Detroit Public Schools,” November 1995.
30. Smitherman H: Featured Panelist and Workshop Facilitator for conference on "Cultural Sensitivity in Health Care - Professional Development." Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit MI, November 4, 1995.
31. Smitherman H: A report on the 1995 Million Man March; as health care providers where do we go from here and how do we outreach to our community. Medical Office of Special Programs/Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit MI, November 6, 1995.
32. Smitherman H: The health status of African-Americans. Medical Office of Special Programs/Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit MI, January 16, 1996.
33. Smitherman H: Health status of African-Americans in Detroit. Interview: WCHB 1200 AM, Detroit MI, January 16, 1996.
34. Smitherman H: The financing of health care: What is our future? Ambulatory Grand Rounds, Department of Internal Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit MI, January 23, 1996
35. Smitherman H: TV Interview on Channel 2 (Detroit) - Part of a series on Obesity in the African-American Community, Detroit MI, January 24, 1996.
36. Smitherman H: Lecture on teenage pregnancy and homicide in the African-American community. Markham Illinois School District, January 25, 1996.
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37. Smitherman H: Impact of managed care on the African-American physician. Dedication ceremony for Dr. Charles Wright, Renaissance Center, Detroit MI, February 19, 1996.
38. Smitherman H: Lecture on the ambulatory approach to the hypertensive patient. Grace Hospital Family Practice Lecture Series, Detroit MI, February 27, 1996.
39. Smitherman H: Workshop on Cancer Incidence, Prevalence and Screening in the African- American Community. Project African-American Health – Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church Center for Human Concerns, Detroit MI, March 9, 1996.
40. Smitherman H: The current economic environment in health care and its impact on the Internist. Presentation as a part of the Physician-Mentor program, Student American Association, Wayne State University, Detroit MI, April 3, 1996.
41. Smitherman H: An Ambulatory approach to Thyroid Disease. Ambulatory Grand Rounds Harper and Veterans Hospital, Detroit MI, April 9 and 16, 1996.
42. Smitherman H: Substance abuse in the African-American community. Presentation to the Detroit City Council Task Force and Policy Panel on Substance Abuse Prevention, City of Detroit, City Council, Detroit MI, April 25, 1996.
43. Smitherman H: The impact of the current congressional majority's policies on the African- American Community, and its influence on the genesis of the Million Man March. Invited program keynote speaker for the Baha'i religious faith of Grosse Pointe and Detroit, Grosse Pointe Shores MI, April 27, 1996.
44. Smitherman H: The Current Health Care Environment and Transition to Third Year. The Black Medical Association. Detroit MI, May 1, 1996.
45. Smitherman H: Health Care Economics. 1st Annual Primary Care Symposium on African- American Health. May 18, 1996.
46. Smitherman H: The Medical Legal Liability. Noon conference Primary Care Internal Medicine. UHC 5C, Detroit MI, June 6, 1996.
47. Smitherman H: TV interview on Channel 2 Detroit, “Nail Manifestations of Clinical Disease,” Detroit MI, June 10, 1996.
48. Smitherman H: The current Health Care Environment. Public Awareness Forum, Williams Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Detroit MI, July 28, 1996.
49. Smitherman H: Descriptive Epidemiology and its relations to Health Planning. Wayne State Medical School, Detroit MI, August 13, 1996.
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50. Smitherman H: Effects of Structural Adjustments Programs on the Health Status of Developing Nations. Nassau Bahamas, August 19 - 20, 1996.
51. Smitherman H: New HCFA Regulations. Harper Hospital, Detroit MI, August 28, 1996.
52. Smitherman H: Adult Preventive Services. WWJ radio interview. Detroit MI, September 9, 1996.
53. Smitherman H: The relationship between Economic Status and Health Status of the African Diaspora - The Social Theory of Underdevelopment. Medicine Grand Rounds, Detroit MI, September 11, 1996.
54. Smitherman H: Interview TV 2 (Detroit) "Why men don't go to the doctor". Detroit MI, September 12, 1996.
55. Smitherman H: Interview WCHB (radio) "Why men don't go to their physician" Detroit, MI, September 12, 1996.
56. Smitherman H: Interview WWJ (radio) "Stress Reduction" Detroit MI, September 20, 1996.
57. Smitherman H: Institutional Leadership Conference. “Need for the Development of an Urban Policy: A Health Perspective.” Tried Stone Baptist Church. Detroit MI, October 3, 1996.
58. Smitherman H: The Role of an Academic Health Center in the Life of the Detroit Community; Health Care a Local Profile. The Detroit Orientation Institute. Wayne State University College of Urban, Labor, and Metropolitan Affairs, Harper Hospital, October 14, 1996.
59. Smitherman H: Student National Medical Association (SNMA) Regional V Conference, "The Effects of Managed Care on the 21st Century Physician" and "the Future of Public Health: Caring for our Community." Detroit MI, October 18-19, 1996.
60. Smitherman H: “The role of the academic health system in our urban Detroit community”. Presentation to the Mayor of Detroit and area health system executives, Detroit MI, November 13, 1996.
61. Smitherman H: “Minorities are few in Medical School Faculty” Newspaper interview Health Care Weekly Review, Detroit MI, November 26, 1996.
62. Smitherman H: The socio-economic status of African-Americans. The Third Annual Call to Action Summit, The Detroit Urban League Conference “Breaking Psychological Barriers to Mental and Spiritual well being in the African-American Community.” Detroit MI, December 11, 1996.
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63. Smitherman H: Descriptive Epidemiology, “The Health Status of African-Americans in the City of Detroit”. Evidence based medicine course 2nd year medical students, Wayne State University, Detroit MI, January 6, 1997.
64. Smitherman H: Status of African-American physician in the 21st Century. University of Michigan Student National Medical Association, Ann Arbor MI, January 13, 1997.
65. Smitherman H: The relationship between economic and health status in the U.S. University Michigan, Department of Sociology, course on poverty and the organization health care, Ann Arbor MI, January 15, 1997.
66. Smitherman H: The Cycle of Dependency, the impact of socio-economic status on health. Department of Sociology, University of Michigan graduates seminar, “designing and evaluating Innovations in health care”, Ann Arbor MI, January 15, 1997.
67. Smitherman H: The relationship between economic and health status in the African- American community, Booker T. Washington Business Association, (WMXD radio), Detroit MI, January 20, 1997.
68. Smitherman H: The future for African-American physicians in the U.S. Black Medical Association keynote, Wayne State University, Detroit MI, January 24, 1997.
69. Smitherman H: "Racism in America" Transitions Interview Channel 60 (TV), Detroit MI, January 1997.
70. Smitherman H: “Reach out to Youth” program/physician panel member in an open forum. Black Medical Association, Wayne State University, Detroit MI, February 22, 1997.
71. Smitherman H: Interview WMXD (radio) “Is there a relationship between racism and hypertension in African-Americans”, February, 1997.
72. Smitherman H: “How to maximize your visit to your Primary Care physician” Interview (TV Channel 6) Comcast cable, Detroit MI, February, 1997.
73. Smitherman H: Health career day for elementary school students “Steps to becoming a physician”, Herlong Cathedral School, Detroit MI, March 20, 1997.
74. Smitherman H, Smitherman L: Parenting matters expo: It’s a Family Affair. “Raising a healthy African-American child”. Cobo Conference Center, Detroit MI, March 22, 1997.
75. Smitherman H: A presentation of the DMC/WSU Urban Health Initiative, “A Vision Toward the Future”. Wayne State University, Detroit MI, March 26, 1997.
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76. Smitherman H: Health Law for the Primary Care Physician. Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University, Detroit MI, June 3, 1997.
77. Smitherman H: The Relationship Between Economic and Health Status of the African Diaspora. The National Kappa Alpha Psi Conference, Westin Hotel, Detroit MI, August 6, 1997.
78. Smitherman H: The International Health Status of People of African Descent. Workshop presenter and panelist. The First African-American Health Summit, “It’s a Family Affair”, the University of Michigan Health Systems, Minority Health Care Initiative and Washtenaw County Task Force on African-American Health, Ypsilanti MI, August 14-17, 1997.
79. Smitherman H: The Health Status of Persons of African Descent in Detroit, Issues and Solutions. TV Channel 4, WDIV Detroit, The Open Door Program, Detroit MI, August 18, 1997.
80. Smitherman H: “Why Black Men Don’t Go to the Doctor” Panel Interview by Ed Gordon, MS-NBC News, The American Heart Association, It Takes a Whole Village: A Health Conference for African-American Men and Women, Detroit MI, September 6, 1997.
81. Smitherman H: “The Socialization and Issues that Effect African-American Men” Workshops at the American Hearth Association, It Takes a Whole Village: A Health Conference for African-American Men and Women, Detroit MI, September 6, 1997.
82. Smitherman H: “International Perspective on the Health of Persons of African Descent”, Keynote address, Southeastern 20 year Class Reunion, Detroit MI, August 30, 1997.
83. Smitherman H: Community-based health facility planning, Wayne State University, School of Medicine, 2nd year medical student lecture, Detroit MI, September 9, 1997.
84. Smitherman H: Developing and Integrating the Continuance of Services; presentation at the 1997 Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Governance Conference, Detroit MI, September 16, 1997.
85. Smitherman H: Poverty in the United States, University of Michigan Graduate Course on the Effects of Poverty on Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI, September 17, 1997.
86. Smitherman H: Guest speaker - “The Health Status of African-American Men”. Conference on the Survival of the African-American Male, Westland MI, November 1, 1997.
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87. Smitherman H: Guest Speaker at the Black Baptist Conference of Detroit, Rev. Edgar Vann, presiding. “Solutions to the decline in the socio-economic and health status of people of African descent”. Detroit, MI, November 2, 1997.
88. Smitherman H: “International Health”, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit MI, January, 1998.
89. Smitherman H: Keynote speaker on “The Affirmative Action Debate in the U.S.” The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Speech. Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit MI, January 20, 1998.
90. Smitherman H: Interview WZBH 1400 (radio), “Health Status of African-Americans”, Detroit MI, June19, 1998.
91. Smitherman H: Interview WB Channel 20 (television), “Health Status of African- Americans”. For My People. Detroit MI, June 15, 1998.
92. Smitherman H: Medical Office of Special Programs, 3rd Annual Primary Care Symposium on African-American Health, “Cycle of Dependency”, Detroit MI, June 20, 1998.
93. Smitherman H: Keynote Address, Healthcare Conference at Oak Grove AME Church, “Health Status of African-American Men: Solutions Toward Change”, Detroit MI, July 7, 1998.
94. Smitherman H: Guest Speaker at Oak Grove AME Church, “Diseases that Disproportionately Effect African-Americans”, Detroit MI, July 10, 1998.
95. Smitherman H: “Community Medicine Program,” Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, July 30, 1998.
96. Smitherman H: “Health Status of African-Americans”, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit MI, August 13, 1998.
97. Smitherman H: Guest Speaker, “Issues Regarding HRT Among African-American Women: Getting the Message Out”, Glen Arbor MI, August 22, 1998.
98. Smitherman H: Interview WQHB (radio), “Detroit Medical Center Health Centers Detroit Network”, Detroit MI, September 8, 1998.
99. Smitherman H: Presentation to City of Detroit, Department of Human Services, City Wide Training Council, “Developing Community Empowerment”, Detroit MI, September 11, 1998.
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100. Smitherman H: “Estrogen and the Heart”, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit MI, September 17, 1998.
101. Smitherman H: Presentation on “Health Status of the Elderly in Detroit” to the Hannan Foundation, Detroit MI, September 14, 1998.
102. Smitherman H: Presentation at Tried Stone Baptist Church, “Healthy Community, Healthy Men”, Detroit MI, September 20, 1998.
103. Smitherman H: American Medical Association Presentation and Interactive Workshop on “Partnering with Communities to Improve Health and Health Care Delivery”, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor MI, October 10, 1998.
104. Smitherman H: Keynote Address at Greater Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church 80th Anniversary, “We Must Keep Moving Forward, Improving African-American Health”, Detroit MI, October 30, 1998.
105. Smitherman H: Guest Speaker at Tried Stone Baptist Church, “Church-based Health Practices”, Detroit MI, November 8, 1998.
106. Smitherman H: Guest Speaker at Little Rock Baptist Church, “Reclaiming the Promise, Improving the Health of African-Americans”, Detroit MI, November 8, 1998.
107. Smitherman H, Elrod R: Presentation on “Complicated Malaria”, Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds, Detroit Receiving Hospital/Wayne State University, January 28, 1999.
108. Smitherman H: Guest Speaker at Second Ebenezer Baptist Church, “Safe Center, Inc.- A Youth and Family Services Agency”, “Improving the Quality of Life in the Family for Urban Detroiters, Reclaiming the Village and Strengthening the Family, Health Status Improvement Solutions”, Detroit MI, February 22,1999.
109. Smitherman H: Presentation on “Health Status of the African-American Community”, Internal Medicine, Grand Rounds, Mercy Hospital, Detroit MI, February 25, 1999.
110. Smitherman H: Guest Speaker on “Involving the African-American Community in Healthcare: Ending the Cycle of Dependency”, for the “African-American Health Care Experiences in Southeast Michigan: How the Past Shapes Today and Tomorrow, Kellogg African-American Health Care Project National Conference”, Charles Wright Museum of African-American History, Detroit MI, February 26, 1999.
111. Smitherman H: Guest Speaker at The National Association of Health Services Executive Conference, Lake Buena Vista, FL, April 28-May 1, 1999.
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112. Smitherman H: Keynote Address for The Greater Detroit Area Partnership for Training University of Detroit Physician Assistant & Clinical Nurse Specialist Graduation Function, Detroit MI, May 24, 1999.
113. Smitherman H: Co-Director for the 4th Annual Primary Care Symposium on African- American Health, Detroit MI, June 26, 1999.
114. Smitherman H: Guest Speaker at the Berkley Community Center for the Community Health Talk for Breast and Prostate Cancer, Berkley, MI 48071, July 29, 1999.
115. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker at the Livernois-West Davison Multi Community Coalition, Detroit MI, September 9, 1999.
116. Smitherman H: Prostate Health Day Conference. Keynote Speaker on Prostate Disease and the Health Status of Urban Detroit. First Congregational Church in Association with the American Cancer Society, Detroit MI, September 11, 1999.
117. Smitherman H: Community Oriented Primary Care Presentation. Graduate Medical Education State Training Grant. Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, Detroit MI, December 3rd & 7th, 1999.
118. Smitherman H: Hypertension “The Silent Killer” for the Regional Southern Christian Leadership Conference held at Wayne County Community College, Detroit MI, January 15, 2000.
119. Smitherman H: Featured Panelist and Workshop Facilitator at the Second Annual African American Health Conference on "Health Status of Citizens of Detroit and The U.S." Unity Baptist Church, Detroit, MI, September 29th & 30th, 2000.
120. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the St. Luke’s Day on Medicine and Faith Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit MI, October 15, 2000.
121. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the Novi Expo Health Conference “Hyper-lipidemia”, Novi Expo Center, Novi, MI. January 6, 2001.
122. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Millionth Patient Celebration “Sharing the Care”, Detroit, MI, January 10, 2001.
123. Smitherman H: Guest Speaker for WSU Urban Health Department “ Hypertension/Cardiovasular Disease”, Hannan House, Detroit, MI., February 7, 2001.
124. Smitherman H: Panelist for State Representative Kwuame Kilpatrick at The Detroit Athletic Club, “State of Healthcare in Michigan”, February 23, 2001.
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125. Smitherman H: Presentation to City of Detroit, Mayor Dennis Archer “Health Disparities in the City of Detroit”, Detroit, MI, April 16, 2001.
126. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the Northwest Business Association on “Access to Primary Care Health Centers”, Red Devil Restaurant, Detroit, MI, April 12, 2001.
127. Smitherman H: Guest Speaker at Bagley Elementary School, “A Healthy Lifestyle & Importance of Good Nutrition”, Detroit, MI, May 4, 2001
128. Smitherman H: Presentation at New Detroit’s Board Meeting, McGregor Memorial Auditorium, Wayne State University on (1) Change in Demographics, (2) Impact of the Uninsured, (3) Are we really delivering Good Healthcare?, (4) Access to Healthcare , Detroit, MI, May 3, 2001.
129. Smitherman H: Interview (radio) WCHB, “Operation H.U.S.H.” –The Importance of High Blood Pressure Screening, Detroit, MI. May 21, 2001.
130. Smitherman H: Interview WQBH (radio) “African American Health Issues & The 3rd Senator Raymond M. Murphy African American Health Conference, August 31, 2001.
131. Smitherman H: Featured Panelist and Workshop Facilitator at the Third Annual African American Health Conference on "Health Status of Citizens of Detroit and The U.S." Unity Baptist Church, Detroit, MI, September 6th & 7th, 2001.
132. Smitherman H: Interview Michigan Radio “Health Disparities in the State of Michigan, Detroit, MI, September 21, 2001.
133. Smitherman H: Guest Speaker for Adult Well-Being Services, “Treatment & Prevention of Common & Chronic Illnesses of Older Adults” at Hannan House, Detroit, MI, September 22, 2001.
134. Smitherman H: Interview Ann Arbor Public Radio “Healthcare Disparities in African- Americans, Ann Arbor, MI, September 27, 2001.
135. Smitherman H: Guest Speaker for Evidence Based Medicine 2nd year medical students, “Health Status in Detroit”, Scott Hall (WSU) Green Auditorium, Detroit, MI, October 2, 2001
136. Smitherman H: Guest Speaker and Panelist Pfizer Pharmaceuticals African American Advisory Panel “Health Disparities of African Americans in Detroit”, Detroit, MI, October 13, 2001.
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137. Smitherman H: Co-Speaker for the W. K. Kellogg Center and Michigan State University “Faculty of Color in the Health Professional Schools in Michigan” Forum, on “Models of Success: Translation of Programming into Research and Policy” at University Brook Lodge retreat facility, Augusta, MI., October 26 – 28, 2001.
138. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for University of Michigan’s Recognition Luncheon “Health Disparities of African Americans and The Importance of African Americans participation in Research”, Ann Arbor, MI, November 10, 2001.
139. Smitherman H: Guest Speaker for the National Black Caucus of State Legislators at the 25th Annual Legislative Conference “Healthcare Reform” at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Atlanta, GA, November 29, 2001
140. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the American Cancer Society’s Conference on “The Benefits of Early Prostate Screening/Diagnosis & Treatment” at the Focus Hope, Detroit, MI., December 8, 2001.
141. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for Pfizer Inc. at the “Health, Fitness and Lifestyle Show”, Topic: “Cardiovascular Disease/Hypertension” Novi Expo Health Center, Novi, MI. January 5, 2002.
142. Smitherman H: Speaker for the Black Baptist Council “Health Disparities Nationally and Urban Detroit” at Corinthian Baptist Church, Detroit, MI. March 19, 2002.
143. Smitherman H: Guest Speaker for the Health Professional Graduates at University of Detroit Mercy “Access to Care for the African American Communities of Detroit”, March 22, 2002.
144. Smitherman H: Speaker for The Black Psychiatrist of America’s Conference, “Mental Health in the Black Community and overview of the 1st. State of Michigan African American Health Policy” at the Atheneum Conference Center, Detroit, MI., April 6, 2002.
145. Smitherman H: Speaker for the 15th Congressional District at the UAW Dave Miller Building, “Health Disparities in Urban Detroit”/ “Update and Discussion of the African American Health Policy Committee”, Detroit, MI., April 13, 2002.
146. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for The Detroit Area Agency on Aging “Health Care Services for Detroit Seniors” at Focus Hope, Detroit, MI., April 26, 2002.
147. Smitherman H: Panelist for State Representative Buzz Thomas “Long-Term Care Forum” at Second Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2760 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI., May 17, 2002.
148. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for Detroit Public Schools on “The Importance of Preventative Healthcare (i.e. personal hygiene, eating right, safe sex, saying no to drinking and smoking) at Pershing High School, Detroit, MI., May 29, 2002. Herbert Charles Smitherman, Jr., MD, MPH, FACP Curriculum Vitae Page 29
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149. Smitherman H: Panelist for St. John Health System-Community Health Link, “Myths of the uninsured and what’s being done in the community to address healthcare for them, as well as the underinsured people in the community” at WQBH Radio Station, Detroit, MI., May 30, 2002.
150. Smitherman H: Interview WGPR Radio with Council member Kay Everett “Healthcare for Seniors/Access to Care for the African Communities of Detroit”, Detroit, MI. June 25, 2002.
151. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the Sarcoidosis Awareness Foundation “Healthcare Disparities & the Importance of Sarcoidosis Awareness” at Trinity Deliverance Church, Detroit, MI. August 24, 2002.
152. Smitherman H: Featured Panelist and Workshop Facilitator at the Fourth Annual African American Health Conference on "Health Status of Citizens of Detroit and The U.S." Unity Baptist Church, Detroit, MI, September 6th & 7th, 2002.
153. Smitherman H: Guest Speaker at the “9-11 Remembrance Service”, the Metropolitan United Methodist Church, Detroit, MI. September 11, 2002.
154. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for Sinai-Grace Hospital Guild “ Health Legislature ”, Greater Grace Temple, Detroit, MI. September 24, 2002.
155. Smitherman H: Panelist at Speaking of Women’s Health Conference “Minority Health Issues”, Marriott Renaissance Hotel, Detroit, MI. October 11, 2002.
156. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker at the 2nd. Annual Senior Information and Healthy Living Fair “The Disparity in Health Care” at Great Grace Temple, Detroit, MI. October 18, 2002.
157. Smitherman H: Speaker for Fred Durhal, Jr., Michigan House of Representatives and State Senator Raymond M. Murphy at “Town Hall” Meeting “Issues concerning the status of Healthcare and Mental Health in Detroit” at New Center Community Mental Health Services, Detroit, MI. November 13, 2002.
158. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the Southern Christian Leadership- Michigan Chapter and Wayne County Community College 21st Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Conference “Where Do We Go From Here? Plan for the Future “at Wayne County Community College- Greenfield Campus, Detroit, MI. January 18, 2003.
159. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the Lutheran Church Senior Conference “State of Hospitals & Access for Seniors in the City of Detroit” at the Outer Drive Lutheran Church, Detroit, MI March 5, 2003.
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160. Smitherman H: Conference Coordinator/Master of Ceremonies for the 1st Annual CME Symposium: Health Disparities: Seeking Solutions through Best Practices. Keynotes: Dr. David Satcher (former U.S. Surgeon General) Kimberlydawn Wisdom, MD, MS (State of Michigan Surgeon General), Joyce Essien MD, MBA (Director, Center for Public Health Emory University) at WSU McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Detroit, MI. May 2, 2003.
161. Smitherman H: Interview WQBH Back to Back Radio with Gerald Smith regarding “A Physicians Perspective of the State of the DMC”, Detroit, MI May 28, 2003.
162. Smitherman H: Interview WQBH Radio with Paul Bridgewater regarding “Outcome of Senior Healthcare Studies” Detroit, MI July 9, 2003.
163. Smitherman H: Speaker for the Henry O. Clarke Jr. Stroke Foundation Conference “Sharing Our Dream” – Preventing Strokes at Cobo Exhibition Conference Center, Detroit, MI. August 9, 2003.
164. Smitherman H: Panelist for the Robert Ficano “Call to Action” Symposium at the Downtown Campus -Wayne County Community College, Detroit MI, September 10, 2003.
165. Smitherman H: Speaker for the EBM Course Presentation @ Jaffar Auditorium, Scott Hall “Measures of Health Status in Detroit”, Detroit, MI. September 17, 2003.
166. Smitherman H: Panelist for Live Open Forum at Martin Luther King Jr. High School, Detroit, MI. presented by State Representative Mary D. Waters (Democratic Floor Leader) on “The State of Health Care in the City of Detroit”, Detroit, MI October 6, 2003.
167. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) “A Look at National Health Policy Issues” at Wayne State University-Scott Hall, Detroit, MI. October 18,2003.
168. Smitherman H: Speaker & Panelist for The Detroit Area Agency on Aging Senior Health Symposium “Dying Before Their Time” at Great Grace Temple, Detroit, MI., October 20, 2003
169. Smitherman H: Speaker & Panelist for the Council of Michigan Foundations 31st Annual Conference “Building Opportunities Together” (“Maintaining the Health Care Safety Net”) at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids, MI, November 10-12, 2003.
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170. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for Rev. Oscar King III, Director of the Urban Ministry Divinity Program. Theme: “Healthcare and the Christian Ministry”, presentation “The Relationship Between Healthcare and the Bottom Line” at First Presbyterian Church, Detroit, MI., November 14, 2003.
171. Smitherman H: Guest for Comcast Newsmakers, Trista Sutton. Topic: “Healthcare in the Community”, Southfield, MI, January 23, 2004.
172. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for Public Health Students of African Descent (PHSAD) Conference “Empowering the Global Community: Addressing Health and Well-Being in a Multicultural Society” at the University of Michigan and the Courtyard Marriott Hotel, Ann Arbor, MI. March 12-13, 2004.
173. Smitherman H: Speaker for Governor Jennifer Granholm’s Commission on Services to the Aging – State Advisory Council. “Seniors Dying Before Our Time” at the Holiday Inn West Conference Center, Lansing, MI March 19, 2004.
174. Smitherman H: Speaker for Judith West and Pastor James Curenton at their “Educational Health and Welfare Sunday”, Mayflower Congregational United Church of Christ, Detroit, MI, May 16, 2004.
175. Smitherman H: Speaker for Pfizer Inc, Important Multicultural Patient Awareness Communication & Training (IMPACT) Session on “Multicultural Patients In American” and Dyslipidemia in African Americans & Hispanics” at Sweet Georgia Brown, Detroit, MI, May 22, 2004.
176. Smitherman H: Panelist for Congressman John Conyers, Jr. Informational Town Hall Meeting “Medicare Prescriptions Cards” “Securing Your Benefits” at Wayne State University McGregor Hall, Detroit, MI, May 29, 2004.
177. Smitherman H: Panelist for the International Society of Hypertension in Blacks (ISHIB) Conference at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center-Cabot Room. “Community Leaders Health forum: Skills Building for Eliminating Health Disparities- “Health Disparities: African-American Health Status in Michigan and Detroit”, Detroit, MI, June 11, 2004.
178. Smitherman H: Lead Panelist for the National Partnership for Community Leadership (NPCL) Sixth Annual International Fatherhood Conference at the Marriott Renaissance Center, Level 5- Nicolet B –Topic: “Silent Killers of Men”, Detroit, MI, June 17, 2004
179. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the official City of Detroit kickoff of the Heart of Detroit/Movement for Life “Heart of Detroit Lunch & Learn Program- Diabetes and You” sponsored by Pfizer Pharmaceutical Company at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 13th floor Auditorium, Detroit, MI, September 24, 2004.
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180. Smitherman H: Panelist for the First Southeastern Faith Leaders Day of Health – Walk by Faith Awards with Michigan Surgeon General Dr. Kimberlydawn Wisdom “Diabetes and You” at the New Detroit Science Center, Detroit, MI, September 30, 2004.
181. Smitherman H: Lead Panelist & Moderator for the Wayne State School of Medicine, American Medical Student Association’s Annual 2004 Region IV/VI Conference “The Faces of Health Care Disparities” at Cobo Civic Center, Detroit, MI, October 2, 2004.
182. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the City of Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Heart of Detroit Lunch and Learn Program “Cardiovascular Disease and You” at the Herman Kiefer Complex, Detroit, MI, October 6, 2004.
183. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for Rev. Dr. Wilma R. Johnson’s Community Health Awareness Day. “The Importance of having a Primary Care Physicians” at New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, Detroit, MI, October 9, 2004.
184. Smitherman H: Panelist for the Detroit NFI 2004 Community Convention “Bridging All the Gaps & Bring Back A Sense of Community” at St. John’s CME Church, Detroit, MI, October 29, 2004.
185. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the Detroit Area Agency on Aging at the State Advisory Council On Aging Quarterly Meeting “Urban Elderly Health Issues/Dying Before Their Time” at the Holiday Inn, West Conference Center, Lansing, MI, January 27, 2005.
186. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the Toledo Chapter of The Links, Inc. and the American Heart Association at the 9th Annual Health and Wellness Luncheon. The symbolic theme: “Put On Your Red Dress, Baby”/theme: Women and Heart Disease with an emphasis on African-American Women. The luncheon was held at the Medical College’s Dana Auditorium, Toledo, OH, February 5, 2005.
187. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) at Scott Hall, Green Auditorium “Healthcare Crisis in Detroit/Status of the Detroit Wayne County Health Authority”, Detroit, MI, March 2, 2005.
188. Smitherman H: Panelist for the Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit in their Minority Healthcare and Healthcare Disparities Conference. “Cancer Patients: Insurance and Disability Issues”, held at the Gilda’s Club, Royal Oak, MI, April 4, 2005.
189. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for WSU Student Affairs Career Counseling Day to 2nd & 3rd year medical students on “What Is Community Medicine” at Scott Hall, Conference Room 1358, Detroit, MI, April 28, 2005.
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190. Smitherman H: Speaker for the EBM Course Presentation @ Jaffar Auditorium, Scott Hall “Measures of Health Status in Detroit”, Detroit, MI. September 14, 2005.
191. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for Detroit Receiving Hospital Nurses “Lunch & Learn Program “Cardiovascular Disease and You” at the University Health Center, Crockett Conference Room A, Detroit, MI, Wednesday September 28, 2005
192. Smitherman H: Panelist for the 20th Annual National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) Educational Conference Business Meeting & Exhibition “Eliminating Health Care Disparities through Leadership Training and Practice” @ the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI. October 4th through October 8th 2005.
193. Smitherman H: Program Moderator for the Medcon VBWG Patient Care Seminar “Optimizing Outcomes in Patients with Multiple Cardiovascular Risks” at Morton’s Restaurant, Southfield, MI, November 29th 2005.
194. Smitherman H: Panelist for the Call to Action Public Policy Forum “Framing the Issues” Health, Basic Family Support, Education and Child Welfare at Wayne County Community College, Cooper Center District, Detroit MI. March 24, 2006.
195. Smitherman H.: Keynote Speaker for the Detroit-Wayne Infant Vitality Action Network and Partner Agencies, “Impacting Infant Mortality/Best Practices for Urban Leaders Students and Faculty: Community Medicine: Engaging all Levels of the Village” at Marygrove College, Detroit MI. March 24th 2006.
196. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the 100 Black Men Organization, “Health Status of African American Men” at Henry Ford Health Systems Headquarters – One Ford Place – lst floor in the Gilmore Conference Center, Detroit MI. November 13, 2006.
197. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for Medical Network One and Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan, “Implementing the Chronic Care Model within a diverse community that will impact Health Disparities in Detroit/ Prevention in Chronic Disease in a Community Based Practice” at Oakland University, Rochester MI. November 16, 2006.
198. Smitherman H: Speaker for the NAACP Freedom Institute Health Empowerment Fair, “The Importance of Men’s Health” at COBO Convention Center, Riverview Ballroom, Detroit, MI. April 28, 2007.
199. Smitherman H: Interview and Discussion with Rev. Richard P. Wilson of Patch Dial-A- Dialogue Radio Show, WGPR 107.5 FM. Topic: “Social Re-nurturing of a Society”; discussing the impact of health disparities on the mental and physical health of a society, Sunday, May 6, 2007, Detroit, MI.
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200. Smitherman H: Speaker for the Diabetes Partners in Action Coalition (DPAC) Learn More About Diabetes – “Geographical Access to Care Issues” at the Kellogg Center, MSU Campus, East Lansing, MI. May 14, 2007
201. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the Joan Solomon Arts & Lecture Series “You Can Accomplish Anything/ If You Just Believe” at the Charles H. Wright African American Museum, May 17, 2007.
202. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the Annual American Diabetes Association (ADA) Expo on “2007 Diabetes Updates” at the Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, MI, September 15, 2007.
203. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker with Dr. Elrod for Laymen’s Sunday. Theme: Healthy Black Men at Plymouth United Church of Christ, October 21, 2007, Detroit, MI.
204. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the 2007 STD/HIV Conference at the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti, MI, November 2, 2007.
205. Smitherman H: Speaker for the 2007 Wayne State University Black Medical Association/ Student National Medical Association Conference “Total Health Care for the Urban Patient: Are You Ready for the Challenge” at the McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Detroit, MI, November 10, 2007.
206. Smitherman H: Panelist for The President’s Biennial Health Disparities Conference “Understanding and Unraveling Health Disparities/ Health System Barriers to Optimal Care for Minority Patients” at Wayne State University McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Detroit, MI, November 15, 2007.
207. Smitherman H: Expert Testimony Presentation to the Eisenhower Foundation regarding the 40th Anniversary of the Kerner Commission Report at Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, MI, November 17, 2007.
208. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the Xavier University Peace and Justice Coalition regarding U.S. Healthcare System Issues: “Taking Care of the Uninsured: A Path to Reform” at the Dorothy Day House, Cincinnati, OH, February 9, 2008.
209. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker and policy discussion with Senator Debbie Stabenow regarding “Taking Care of the Uninsured: A Path to Reform” at Wayne State University School of Medicine, Scott Hall 2nd. Floor Auditorium, Detroit, MI, February 21, 2008.
210. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker at Cranbrook’s World Affairs Seminar – Community Read Mountains Beyond Mountains- Theme: Building the Sustainable World Topic: Sustainable Health Programs in Urban areas/Taking Care of the Uninsured: A Path to Reform at Cranbrook Kingwood Upper School, Bloomfield Hills, MI, February 22,2008.
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211. Smitherman H: Radio Interview with Luther Keith of WCHB AM 1200 ARISE Detroit “Taking Care of the Uninsured: A Path to Reform” Sunday, March 2, 2008.
212. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for Grand Rounds Lecture at Murphy Auditorium “Taking Care of the Uninsured: A Path to Reform”, Harper Hospital, Detroit, MI, March 4, 2008.
213. Smitherman H: Co-Keynote Speaker with Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks-Kilpatrick and Rev. Kinlock of Triumph Church in conjunction with Pfizer Pharmaceutical’s Health Fair “Taking Control and Improving One’s Own Health”, Detroit, MI, March 16, 2008.
214. Smitherman H: Panelist for the Wayne State University School of Medicine, National Black Caucus of State Legislators - Great Lakes Regional meeting (Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan & Ohio) Topic: “Creating Sustainable Models for Caring for the Uninsured” Scott Hall Green Auditorium, Detroit, MI April 4, 2008.
215. Smitherman H: Radio Interview with 105.9 KISS FM, the Tom Joyner Morning Show & Detroit Medical Center “Take a Love One to the Doctor Day”–Health Risk to the African American population at the Northwest Activity Center, Detroit, MI, April 8, 2008.
216. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the Wayne State University Medical Student Political Action Committee Noon Lecture “Ethics of Healthcare Access” at Scott Hall Blue Auditorium, Detroit, MI, March 26, 2008.
217. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the Joy-Southfield Community Development Corporation, Inc. “African American Health: Knowing the Risks & Finding the Resources” at the Second Grace United Methodist Church, Detroit, MI, April 19, 2008.
218. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati - Access Health 100- Regional Primary Care Access Initiative – States of Indiaina, Kentucky and Ohio. Topic: Strategies to Improve Access to the Uninsured at the Rockwood Conference Center, Cincinnati, OH, April 23, 2008.
219. Smitherman H: Panelist for Detroit Metropolitan Association, Michigan Conference, United Church of Christ – Annual Spring Conference. Topic: “Injustice in Health Care/How We Can Respond to the Health Care Crisis” @ Bushnell Congregational UCC, Detroit, MI, April 26, 2008.
220. Smitherman H: Keynote at First Community Baptist Church Mens Day,Topic:“Men Growing in Greatness” (2Peter 3:18) with emphasis on physical, spiritual and emotional health. Detroit, MI, April 27, 2008
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221. Smitherman H: Panelist for the Great Detroit Area Health Council’s Health Future Conference at the Dearborn Inn. “Looking for a Medical Home? Primary Care Quality Improvement, Is it the Next Step in Improving Health Care Quality and Cost? Dearborn, MI, May 1, 2008.
222. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for World Asthma Day 2008 for the Detroit Alliance for Asthma Awareness at the Charles H. Wright African Museum. Topic: The Importance of Managing Asthma/The complications of uncontrolled Asthma”, Detroit, MI, May 8, 2008.
223. Smitherman H: Speaker/Panelist for the Edward R. Heil Symposium – Uniting Faith, Hope and Compassion in Healthcare “Topic: “National Healthcare and Healthcare Reform” at Greater Grace Temple, Detroit, MI, May 16, 2008.
224. Smitherman H: Speaker for Congressman John Conyers’ Town Hall Meeting at WSUSOM, Scott Hall Green Auditorium. Topic: “Strategies for U.S. Healthcare Reform”, Detroit, MI, August 18, 2008.
255. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan & BCN presenting Practice Transformation “Small Steps- Big Rewards/Patient Centered Medical Homes” Strategies Toward U.S. Health Reform at Oakland University, Rochester, MI, September 10, 2008.
226. Smitherman H: Speaker for the EBM Course Presentation @ Jaffar Auditorium, Scott Hall “Measures of Health Status in Detroit”, Detroit, MI. September 11, 2008.
227. Smitherman H: Speaker at the National Congressional Black Caucus at the Washington Convention Center. Topic: “U.S. Healthcare Reform”, Washington DC, September 25, 2008.
228. Smitherman H: Panelist for the 40th Annual Conference/National Conference of Black Lawyers (NCBL) Theme: “til Victory is Won”. Panel discussion of Policy HR676 Universal Healthcare and the impact on the uninsured at St. Regis Hotel, Detroit, MI, October 11, 2008.
229. Smitherman H: Radio Interview at WDET-FM “Detroit Today”. Topic: East Side Initiative/White Paper, Detroit, MI, October 13, 2008.
230. Smitherman H: Radio Interview at WGPR “Senior Solutions Radio”. Topic: Taking Care of our Seniors, Detroit, MI, January 24, 2009.
231. Smitherman H: Radio Interview at WDET for Craig Fahle Detroit Public Radio. Topic: Comparative Effective Research, Detroit, MI, February 17, 2009.
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232. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for “Healthy Milan” Topic: Healthcare Reform/Opportunities for Change, Milan, MI, March 4, 2009.
233. Smitherman H: Wayne State University School of Medicine “Testifying before Michigan Department of Community Health Legislative Subcommittee-State Health (MDCH) Budgetary Recommendations, Jaffar Auditorium Scott Hall, Detroit, MI, March 13, 2009.
234. Smitherman H: Panelist for Detroit Eastside Healthy Neighborhood Community at American Serbian Memorial Hall, Detroit, MI, April 4, 2009.
235. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker at The Indiana Cancer Consortium Annual Meeting. Topic: U. S. Healthcare Reform, Indianapolis, IN, April 6, 2009.
236. Smitherman H: Panelist for the Kresge Foundation’s Health Team and The Detroit Wayne County Health Authority “Funding for Community Healthcare”, April 23, 2009 at the New Center One Building, Detroit, MI.
237. Smitherman H: The Michigan Department of Community Health/Mental Health & Substance Abuse presents a training session on “ The Benefits of Integrating Physical Health, Mental Health & Substance Abuse Care” at the Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI, May 1, 2009.
238. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for Genesee County Medical Society & Greater Flint Health Coalition “Town Hall Meeting on President Obama’s Health Care Plan” at the Flint Golf Club, Flint, MI. May 7, 2009.
239. Smitherman H: Roundtable Discussion with Dr. James Blessman for Detroit That’s The Spirit Cable Commission. Topic: “Men’s Health, i.e. Heart Attacks, Diabetes, Stoke & Why Men do not go to the doctor” at The Main Library, Detroit, MI., May 11, 2009.
240. Smitherman H: Live Radio Interview with WDET Detroit Public Radio, Topic: President Obama Health Care Plan, Detroit, MI., May 11, 2009.
241. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for Wayne State University & Detroit Wayne County Health Authority Conference. Topic: Weaving a Seamless Fabric for the Unisured at Scott Hall, Detroit, MI May 15, 2009
242. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the Plymouth Democratic Club “State of Healthcare/ Funding and Changes Needed” at the Plymouth Library, Plymouth, MI. May 27, 2009.
243. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the State Representative Fred Durhal Jr. Community Healthcare Expo - “The Importance of Primary Care Health vs. Emergency Room Care” at the Dexter/Elmhurst Community Center, May 29, 2009.
244. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the Michigan Faith-Based Health Association “Health Inequities based on the Unnatural Causes Cancer Consortium” at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit, MI. June 10, 2009. Herbert Charles Smitherman, Jr., MD, MPH, FACP Curriculum Vitae Page 38
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245. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit at the “Check Up! or Check Out!” African American Male Health Improvement Health Fair at Ford Field/Hall of Legends, Detroit, MI June 20, 2009.
246. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the 104th Annual Session of National Baptist Congress of Christian Education at the Westin Book Cadillac – Crystal Ballroom. Topic: “Health Issues Affecting African Americans”, June 23, 2009, Detroit, MI.
247. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the Michigan State Medical Society’s Martin Barr Lecture Series “US Healthcare Reform: Solutions Toward Improved Access” Webcast Conference, Detroit, MI June 30, 2009.
248. Smitherman H: Presenter at National Medical Association Convention July 25 – 29, 2009, Mandalay Bay Hotel, LasVegas, Nevada
249. Smitherman H: Guest Speaker for the Unveiling of the bust for Dr. Charles H. Wright at the Charles H. Wright, African American Museum, Detroit, MI, September 20, 2009.
250. Smitherman H: Radio Interview with Smooth Jazz V98.7 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit’s “Man Up, Let’s Talk Health campaign, Detroit, MI, September 26, 2009,
251. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for WSU Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and health Sciences 2009 Annual Martin Barr Lecture. Topic: “The role of Health Professionals in the Context of Healthcare Reform”, at the College of Pharmacy, Detroit, MI , September 24, 2009
252. Smitherman H: Presenter at the Michigan Primary Care Association’s Annual Conference September 27-29, 2009, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. Topic: Integration of Behavioral Health in Primary Care, Grand Rapids, MI, September 28, 2009.
253. Smitherman H: Radio Interview with Celeste Headlee, National Public Radio, The Take Away Show. Topic: Impact of Healthcare Reform on Health Disparities for U.S. Minorities. October 6, 2009, Detroit, MI.
254. Smitherman H: Roundtable Discussion for Ambassador Magazine Wayne State University School of Law, Partrich Auditorium. Topic: Impact of Healthcare Reform Detroit, MI, October 6, 2009.
255. Smitherman H: Local TV Interview with Pastor Lane. A community discussion regarding the H1N1 Virus and Vaccine, October 14, 2009, Detroit, MI.
256. Smitherman H: Local TV Interview with Pastor Lane. Topic: Healthcare Reform, October 18, 2009, Detroit, MI.
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257. Smitherman H: Interview on The Jimmy Womack Show, WGPR Radio 107.5 FM. Topic: A Detroit Discussion on the Status of Healthcare Reform, October 18, 2009. Detroit, MI.
258. Smitherman H: Channel7, ABC News Interview with Stephen Clark. Topic: Explaining Healthcare Reform Detroit Medical Center/University Health Center October 19, 2009, Detroit, MI.
259. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the Democrates of West Oakland County. Topic: Healthcare Reform, the Maples Restaurant, October 20, 2009, Novi, MI.
260. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the Elliottoran Business & Professional Women’s Dinner at the Charles H. Wright African Museum. Topic: The Importance of Education, October 23, 2009. Detroit, MI
261. Smitherman H: Panelist Healthcare Reform Town Hall Meeting for Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick’s. Michigan’s 13th District Topic: Status of Healthcare Reform at Triumph Church, October 24, 2009, Detroit, MI.
262. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the Northville Democratic Club at the Hillside Middle School. Topic: Impact of Healthcare Reform, Northville, MI October 26, 2009.
263. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for UMHS Program for Multicultural Health Symposium in collaboration with Wayne State University and Michigan State University. Topic: Overview of Community Engagement Strategies In Hospitals and Healthcare Systems Role in Providing Culturally Competent Care, Ann Arbor, MI, October 30, 2009.
264. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker. Topic: National Healthcare Reform Update. San Francisco, CA January 29, 2010.
265. Smitherman H: Keynote speaker. Topic: National Healthcare Reform Update. Los Angeles, CA January 31, 2010.
266. Smitherman H: Keynote Speaker for the Wayne State University Alumni. Topic: The Training of a Physician a socially, responsible manner” at the McGregor Conference Center, Detroit, MI, February 5, 2010