RICHLAND COUNTY ALUMNAE CHAPTER DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED
& FORTITUDE FOUNDATION, INC. present
Annual Red Dress Luncheon Saturday, February 10, 2024
Seawell’s
10 AM - 3 PM
1125 Rosewood Drive Columbia, SC 29201
AGENDA 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 11:00 AM - 11:05 AM
Explore Vendors, Make Connections, Health Screenings, CPR Hands on Demonstration Transition to the Banquet Hall
11:05 AM
Opening Prayer: Dr. Patrice T. Green Emergency Briefing: Dr. Melissa Felder Introduction of Emcee: Dr. Lisa Waddell, Chair & Sharon Lee, Co-Chair - Red Dress Luncheon Committee
11:10 AM
Welcome: Lavell Thornton, RCA President Nakell Matthews, Chair - Fortitude Foundation
2. Eat a healthy diet: Eating a balanced diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help 11:20 AM Recognition of Community Sponsors keep your heart healthy. Avoid processed and fried foods, sugary Partners drinks, and & foods high in Presenting Sponsor Remarks: Dr. Daya Perkins sodium.
11:30 AM - 12:05 PM
Lunch
12:10 PM - 12:25 PM
Keynote Presentation Dr. Jaqui Physician Prisma 4. Quit smoking: Smoking can increase the riskJones, of heart Family disease and stroke. If -you smoke,Health
quitting is the best way to reduce your risk.
12:25 PM - 12:30 PM
Movement Moment
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Panel Discussion with Q&A
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Survivors' Tribute
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Closing Remarks
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Visit Vendors
Janay Price, Chair of Program Planning & Development
Know the warning signs of heart attack and stroke You could save your life Heart attack and stroke are life-or-death emergencies — every second counts. If you think you or someone you’re with has any symptoms of heart attack or stroke, call 911 immediately. For a stroke, also note the time when the fi rst symptom(s) appeared. A clot-busting drug received within 3 to 4.5 hours of the start of symptoms may improve your chances of getting better faster.
Heart Attack Warning Signs Some heart attacks are sudden and intense, but most of them start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. The warning signs are: • Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain. • Shortness of breath. This may occur with or without chest discomfort.
• Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. • Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain.
Stroke Warning Signs • Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body • Sudden confusion, or trouble speaking or understanding
• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness or loss of balance or coordination • Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
The acronym F.A.S.T. is an easy way to recognize and respond to the sudden warning signs of stroke. The letters stand for: • Face dropping — Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop or is it numb?
• Speech diffi culty — Ask the person to repeat a
simple sentence such as, “The sky is blue.” Is the sentence repeated correctly? Are they unable to speak, or are they hard to understand?
• Arm weakness — Ask the person to raise both
arms. Is one arm weak or numb? Does one arm drift downward?
• Time to call 911 — If the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 911 and get them to the hospital immediately.
The American Heart Association and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute are working together for women, for healthy hearts.
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Emcee Dr. Andress Carter-Sims is currently the project director for the Chicago Supporting Effective Educator Development (Chicago SEED) federal grant. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the field of education, having served nearly 30 years in Richland School District One in Columbia, South Carolina. In Richland One, she was entrusted with being a teacher, principal, director of school improvement, coordinator for Measures of Academic Progress, a Title I Science and Mathematics consultant along with various other leadership roles. Dr. Carter-Sims has served as principal of Burton-Pack Elementary and assistant principal at Forest Heights Elementary and Arden Elementary. In 2000-2001, she was Teacher of the Year at Burton-Pack and a finalist for District Teacher of the Year. For six years she served as adjunct professor/STEM education consultant at Benedict College. Before joining the EPI Center team at Voorhees University as the project director, she also served as a curriculum facilitator at Dover Elementary and the assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction in the Orangeburg County School District. She holds a bachelor's and master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from the University of South Carolina where she majored in early childhood education with a minor in natural science. Dr. Carter-Sims completed her doctoral work at Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She also pursued additional studies at Cambridge College, The Citadel, and Winthrop University. Dr. Carter-Sims is married to Wayne Sims and they have one amazing daughter, Alicia Sims.
Dr. Andress Carter-Sims
Keynote Speaker Dr. Jaqui Jones, M.D., is a dedicated family medicine physician affiliated with Prisma Health Family Medicine. Prior to her tenure at Prisma Health, she served as the chief resident in family medicine at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Jones earned her Doctor of Medicine from Loyola University Chicago School of Medicine and holds a Bachelor of Healthcare Management from the University of Alabama. Committed to the well-being of her patients, Dr. Jones specializes in disease management, providing comprehensive care to individuals dealing with conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and other chronic health issues. An enthusiastic advocate for community health, she actively engages in educational initiatives, recently focusing on promoting the importance of COVID-19 vaccination within minority communities. Dr. Jones is a sought-after speaker, having presented at local, regional, and national forums to raise awareness about safeguarding health, particularly within communities of color. Professionally, she is a proud member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Conveniently located on the Prisma Health Parkridge Hospital campus at 400 Palmetto Health Parkway in the Irmo community, Dr. Jones welcomes new patients. To schedule an appointment, please call 803-907-7700 or conveniently schedule online through myChart.
Dr. Jaqui Jones
Moderator/Panelist Rhonda Sims, activist, wife, mother, futuristic thinker and disruptor of reproductive justice and maternal health. Rhonda serves as the Program Manager for Outreach with the Preeclampsia Foundation for the MoMMA's Voices program. In this role she develops and nurtures organizational partnerships who advocate for quality and improvement in maternal health, by ensuring patients voices are represented at the tables of change. Rhonda started her maternal health activist journey after suffering from severe depression and anxiety following the tragic loss of two friends after childbirth from preeclampsia. Since this experience, she began intentionally advocating and creating space to facilitate conversation and education for fair maternal health practices with a strong voice for women of color. Some of Rhonda’s work include: Curating a public viewing of the film Birthing Justice with a fireside chat of maternal health leaders and community birth workers partnered with ETV and Life After Birth. Moderated Health Evolve Postpartum Research Community Webinar Serves on the Focus group of the national campaign of “The Gathering Table” which highlights the stories of women color who had a lived experience of preeclampsia. Serves as Chair of Patient Advisory Group for IMPROVE-CIP (Implementing a Maternal Health and PRegnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone) Serves on SC Birth Outcomes Initiative: Quality and Patient Safety Workgroup Contributing Writer of Columbia Moms and the founder of The Mom Mic Podcast which nurtures authentic conversations for moms on their motherhood journey. Rhonda currently resides in Columbia, South Carolina with her spouse Jermaine who serves as an officer in the US Army and their 4 children. Rhonda is also a member of Richland County Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Rhonda Sims
Panelist Kim A. Smith is a sought-after speaker, author, and health tech Founder/CEO. She’s spent 18 years mastering executive leadership skills within some of the top hospital systems in the industry – including Duke Medicine, Tenet Healthcare and MUSC Health. Kim’s corporate experience includes leadership development, hospital and large medical group operations, business development and acquisitions, global business expansion, patient engagement, rural health access and health disparities. Kim launched Health Evolve Technologies in January of 2023 to build innovative solutions to reimagine personalized care delivery with an equitable design. Through Health Evolve, Kim has been able to partner with organizations like Deloitte and United States of Care to address the growing maternal health disparity gap. Her passion for transforming health equity and culture is a result of her own experience in losing a child due to HELLP Syndrome. She uses her voice at local and global tables of influence to transform how the voices of BIPOC communities are amplified. Kim is a board-certified Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Her work has been featured in national media outlets like KFF Health News, The 19th, Femtech World and on global stages – including the International Hospital Federation’s 46th World Hospital Congress. She is the past Board Chair for the Preeclampsia Foundation, and she is the incoming 2024/2025 Board President for the South Carolina Midlands Chapter of the American Heart Association. Kim was also selected recently as a Non-Voting Member of the United States Department of Health and Human Services Maternal Mental Health Task Force Subcommittee of the Advisory Committee for Women's Services (ACWS) in 2023. Kim earned her master’s degree in health administration from the University of South Carolina and her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Wake Forest University. She also completed Coaching Intensive Training with the CAPP Institute for Coaching and Positive Psychology. Kim has authored two leadership books. The most recent is titled People First then Profit: 5 Steps to Build a People Rich Culture. Her leadership experience and passion has positioned her for a recent acceptance to the Liberty Fellowship South Carolina Class of 2025.
Kim A. Smith
Panelist Dr. Sykes Smith is a Columbia native, by way of the military, that graduated from Richland Northeast High School. She attended and graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2002. After college she was accepted into dental school and graduated from Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry in Nashville Tennessee in 2006. After graduating from dental school Dr. Sykes Smith attended a two-year residency program in Albany, NY at the Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center. In 2008, she moved to Cleveland, OH to attend a prestigious Endodontic Residency program at Case Western Reserve University that only accepts four residents yearly. While in her residency she won numerous awards on the state level with the Ohio Dental Association and on the national level with the American Association of Endodontics by presenting research on a myriad of topics related to Endodontics. Chandra's endodontic education program at Case Western was a two-year program that earned her a masters degree as well as specialty certification in Endodontics. In 2010 Dr. Sykes-Smith moved back to Columbia, SC. WHAT IS ENDODONTICS? Endodontics is the study and treatment of the dental pulp or nerve. In simplistic terms, Dr. Sykes Smith is a dentist that specializes in doing Root Canal Therapy. She is a partner at Premier Endodontics with her father, Dr. Fred Sykes, who is also an Endodontist. She is the first and ONLY Black female Endodontist in the state of South Carolina. Dr. Sykes Smith is married to Dr. Glenn Smith, a fellow graduate of Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry, also a dentist and owner of Premier Smile Center here in Columbia. Together they share 2 wonderful & engaging children, Sebastian (10) and Sinclaire (6).
Dr. Chandra Sykes Smith
WHAT DOES MY LDL CHOLESTEROL NUMBER MEAN? LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, the “bad” cholesterol, can cause fatty buildup (plaque) in your arteries. It’s important to know your number because too much LDL cholesterol can increase your risk for heart attack and stroke. High LDL typically does not have symptoms, so it’s important to have your number checked by your health care professional.
How often should I check my LDL? What can impact my LDL number? • • •
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Family history of high cholesterol - A condition called familial hypercholesterolemia. Age - LDL can rise with age. Race and ethnicity - People of Asian Indian, Filipino, Japanese and Vietnamese descent may have higher LDL. Sex - Until menopause, women tend to have lower LDL than men. Unhealthy eating habits - Eating too much saturated fat, such as that found in some meat and dairy products.
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Not being physically active
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Tobacco use and exposure to secondhand
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smoke Heavy alcohol drinking
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Being overweight
How Low can I go with my LDL? •
Various research studies on LDL have shown “lower is better.”
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Talk to your health care professional. If you’re healthy, aim for an LDL below 100 mg/dL. If you have a history of heart attack or stroke and are already on a cholesterol-lowering medication, your health care professional may aim for your LDL to be 70 mg/dL or lower.
Ask your health care professional for the right frequency for you . Generally: •Healthy should adults 20-39have years old their cholesterol checked every four to six years. •, or Adults those who heart overhave age 40 disease (including prior heart attack) or other risk factors, may need their cholesterol checked more often.
Make a plan that works for you! Work with your health care professional to create a plan to lower your LDL including regular testing and follow-up appointments to make sure it’s working. They might ask you to: 4 Focus on healthy eating 4 Be physically active 4 Maintain a healthy weight 4 Take medication as prescribed Be sure to write down questions or concerns and talk to your health care professional if you are struggling with the recommended plan. Learn more at heart.org/LDL The American Heart Association’s LDL-C Awareness Initiative is sponsored by
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Gold Sponsors
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Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
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Yolanda Kennedy Special Thanks
Christa Canty (Canty Made Visuals), Promo Video Vyce Johnson, Technology Support Wykeisha Lewis, Promotion & Program Design LaKenna McCrorey, Photography Red Dress Luncheon Committee Leadership Dr. Lisa Waddell, Chair Sharon Lee, Co-Chair
Women face higher risk of stroke STROKE IN U.S. WOMEN BY THE NUMBERS One in 5 women will have a stroke.
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About 55,000 more women than men have a stroke each year.
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Stroke is the No. 3 cause of death in women. Stroke kills over 90,000 women a year.
Among women, Black women have the highest prevalence of stroke.
TALK TO YOUR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL ABOUT HOW TO LOWER YOUR RISK and use the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association prevention guidelines:
STROKE RISKINCREASES IN WOMEN WHO:
Are pregnant Pregnant women are three times more likely to have a stroke as non-pregnant women of the same age.
Have preeclampsia
Take birth control pills
This dangerous condition of high blood pressure during pregnancy doubles stroke risk later in life.
These can double the risk of stroke, especially in women with high blood pressure.
Use hormone replacement therapy
Have migraines with aura and smoke
It doesn’t lower stroke risk if postmenopausal, as once thought.
Strokes are more common in women who have migraines with aura and smoke, compared with other women.
Have atrial fibrillation This quivering or irregular heartbeat can increase stroke risk fivefold.
STROKE RISKDECREASESIN WOMEN WHO: Talk to their health care professional to determine safest medication if pregnant with high blood pressure.
Discuss with their health care professional low-dose aspirin guidelines starting in the second trimester (week 12) to lower preeclampsia risk.
Get their blood pressure checked before taking birth control pills and monitor every six months.
Learn more at stroke.org
Review the risk and benefits of hormone replacement therapy with their health care professional and discuss if the benefit outweighs the risks. For some women, it might not.
Quit smoking. All women who experience migraines and smoke should avoid smoking, nicotine use, vaping and e-cigarettes.
Get screened for atrial fibrillation if over the age of 75 as this condition then becomes more common in women.
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Janay Price, Chair - Program Planning & Development Y’Ticcia Williams, Chair and LaTerese Jordan, Co-Chair - Physical and Mental Health Committee Dr. Lisa Waddell, Chair and Sharon Lee, Co-Chair - Red Dress Luncheon Committee Nakell Matthews, Chair - Fortitude Foundation Asozu, Jill Bibbs, Amber Blyther, Sonia Bryant, Bianca Butler, Janelle Carter-Sims, Andress Cason, Jenna Coleman, Kristy Coleman, Letitia Collier, Denise Davis, Antoinette Doby, Christina Dreher, LaShawn Felder, Melissa Frazier-Avery, Greta Freeman, Dyanna Hawkins, Bridgit
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