Thank you for joining The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg for our annual State of Black Health event on February 3rd, 2026. Panelists discussed cardiovascular, mental, maternal, men’s, and women’s health at the successful event. We also had our first Health Equity Champion awards, honoring those in our community who continue to advocate for access to health for all.
Panelists:
Dr. Bernadatte Gilbert, MD, Family Medicine, Penn State Health
Dr. Sharee Livingston, DO, Chair, ObGyn Department, UPMC Lititz
Dr. Joseph Thomas, DO, MBA, Dr. Thomas Family Practice
Victoria Francois, MPH, Penn State College of Medicine, DrPH Candidate
Health Equity Champion Awardees:
Kathleen Mckenzie, Vice President of Community Affairs, Highmark
Dr. Sharee Livingston, Diversifying Doulas Initiative
Leilyn Perri, Senior Director of Communications, Highmark
(Ret.) Col. Jim Williams, Chairman, PA Prostate Cancer Coalition
Phyllis Hicks, Executive Director, Kidney Foundation of Central PA
Thank you to Highmark and Penn State Health for collaborating on this important event.
