The past two weeks have truly been full of excitement. I was able to witness some high points for my colleagues and for myself. The positive energy and sense of achievement have been contagious, filling each day with a vibrant atmosphere. Seeing everyone’s hard work and dedication paying off is inspiring, making each success even more meaningful.

It all began with the opportunity to accompany our Chief Medical Officer for two of our hospitals, Dr. Geralda Xavier MD MBA MPH FACEP, to the NAACP Scholarship event. Dr. Xavier serves as the Regional CMO for Newton-Hackettstown, and her dedication to advancing healthcare in our community is truly inspiring.

The event itself was the Warren/Sussex County Branch of the NAACP 2024 Freedom Fund Scholarship Gala, and it was an incredibly uplifting experience. Witnessing the presentation of $20,000 in scholarships to six deserving recipients was a powerful reminder of the impact that organizations and individuals can have on the lives of others. It was a celebration of academic achievement, perseverance, and the bright futures of the scholarship recipients.

I had the opportunity to attend the New Jersey Medical Association Scholarship Gala.

My daughter Sade Randall-Frazier, DO, MS, was among the honorees. She is graduating from her final fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry.

Also, we honored the late Dr. Frederick Douglas. His daughter the now retired Dr. Elaine Douglas established a Scholarship to honor a resident going into a Family Medicine Program. This year Munifa Wheeler MSIV Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine was the recipient.

Next up was the 2024 Annual Spring Meeting for the Society for Teachers of Family Medicine in LA. There we graduated our fourth cohort for the Leadership for Scholarship Fellowship. Here are a few of our graduates:

STFM also allowed us to have some fun at the STFM Foundation Medapalooza which was one of our many fundraising events.

Mother’s Day was a downtime. Unfortunately, it was cold and rainy. I did speak to my own Mother and my sisters.

I was so honored by my selection by the Union County Human Relations Commission to be recognized for my efforts to identify and address disparities in patient outcomes and underrepresented minority physicians in clinical care, academics, and leadership. I was among such extraordinary people who are contributing to our Union County community.

The big surprise came when I was named by Beckers as 231+ Black healthcare leaders to know | 2024 I was so proud that STFM recognized me.

Today I am in Galveston Texas with my colleagues Kendall Campbell and Jose Rodriquez. I am so honored to be able to present my insights on leadership and the importance of scholarship

The month will culminate with a trip to Atlanta, where I am honored to accompany our CMO, Dr. Shai Gavi, as he presents at the 41st annual ENRICH course sponsored by the Academy of Communication in Healthcare,

“We must set out to do a good job, irrespective of race, and do it so well that nobody could do it better.” Dr. Martin Luther King