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degree from the Chicago Medical School. She completed her residency at the University of Chicago and is licensed

10/6/2018 @ 9:59 AM - 12:59 PM

completed her residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. She is credentialed through the Illinois

eager to provide behavioral health services to the Chicago community. He believes that all people deserve

residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Outside of work, Dr. Mohapatra enjoys travel and

completed his residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. He is Board certified through the American Board

Join ACCESS for a special breast and cervicalcancer resource workshop. This event isFREE and open to the public. Lightrefreshments will be served. ACCESS strives to provide community residents with education and accessible breast and cervical health care resources. ACCESS promotes awareness and empowers women to get the screenings they need. EVENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Free giveaways Free massage therapy Susan G. Komen beading workshop Children’s entertainment table Affordable Care Act enrollment Free wig giveaway sponsored by Sisters Working It Out Personal Story from Breast Cancer Survivor Voter registration assistance Same-day appointments at ACCESS Ashland (next door) Referrals for mammograms and Pap smears and other vital health screenings  Free information and resources

10/21/2016 @ 9:59 AM - 12:59 PM

How a systems approach to shared decision making can overcome barriers to patient/provider communications and enhance patient engagement   The ACCESS Center for Discovery and Learning invites you to attend its first symposium on Innovation in Implementation and Practice. This is an exciting opportunity for health system leaders, providers and researchers to come together and hear from innovators in the field as they discuss the tools and skills needed for effective shared decision making, successful implementationstrategies, and key evaluation techniques. KEYNOTE: Gregory Makoul, PhD, MS, Founder and CEO, PatientWisdom FEATURED PANELISTS: Marla L. Clayman, PhD, MPH, Senior Researcher, American Institutes for Research Marie-Anne Durand, BSc, MSc, MPhil, PhD, CPsychol, Assistant Professor, The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice Glyn Elwyn, BA, MD, MSc, PhD, Professor, The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice

12/6/2017 @ 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Mario Oritz completed his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Practice at Rosalind Franklin University and is credentialed through the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants. He chose to work in a community health center because he believes health care should be accessible to everyone, regardless of patients’ insurance status or socioeconomic background. He treats his patients the way he would want his family to be treated. As a husband and father of three, he understands how important it is to build strong, quality relationships with his patients. He treats each patient with kindness, respect, and dedication so that they are empowered to make the best decisions for their health and well-being. Outside of work, Mario enjoys spending time with his family, staying active outdoors, and playing board games. He is fluent in Spanish.  

Alberto Gonzalez earned his Master in Clinical Social Work from Loyola University and is licensed through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Alberto wanted to serve his local community and works alongside them to improve their mental health and decrease the biases against mental health care. He is dedicated to providing high quality, patient-centered care to all of his patients. Outside of work, Alberto enjoys camping, going to the movies, and going on road trips. He is fluent in Spanish.  

Elda Mullaj, MD received her medical degree from the Saint James School of Medicine and completed her residency at Mount Sinai Hospital through a Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine Fellowship. She is Board certified through the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Mullaj believes that all people deserve high-quality, unbiased, and affordable care, regardless of their background. She is committed to listening deeply, honoring cultural contexts, and partnering with patients to create treatment plans that respect their values. Outside of work, Dr. Mullaj enjoys reading, cooking, and exercising. She is fluent in Albanian.  

Carla Florencio earned her medical degree at La Universidad Iberoamericana in Dominican Republic and completed her residency at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, New York. She is Board-certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics and is licensed through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Florencio is passionate about providing high quality health care in medically underserved communities. . Her goal is to guide patients to have agency over their health, promote a healthy lifestyle, while providing compassionate, high quality, patient-centered care to all of her patients and their families. Dr. Florencio enjoys cooking, traveling, and going to live music events. She is fluent in Spanish.

D’Andra Mixon-Walker earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Practice at Rosalind Franklin University. She is a certified Physician Assistant through the Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation and is a member of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physican Assistants, and the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants. D’Andra builds trust with her patients by being an active listener, working collaboratively and providing research-based care. She values community-based care and works to ensure her community receives holistic, high-quality, and accessible care. Outside of work, D’Andra enjoys long-distance running and live music.

residency at St. Elizabeth’s Family Practice in Chicago. She is licensed by the American Board of Family