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HEALTH & WELLNESS

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MEET OUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS DIRECTOR

Dr. Yolanda Coleman, PhD, MS, RN, FACHE, NEA-BC

 

 

Dr. Yolanda A. Coleman is an influential leader in the healthcare industry. Currently, she serves as a Chief Nurse Executive at Weiss Memorial Hospital. She has served as a Vice President of Patient Care Services/ Chief Nursing Officer for Midwest Regional Healthcare/CTCA.  She has also worked as an Assistant Chief Nursing Officer and Executive Director of Care Transformation at Sinai Healthcare System. is the Assistant Vice President of Nursing at Saint Anthony Hospital, as well as an Assistant Professor of Nursing for Resurrection now Oak Point University. She also previously served as the Director of Walter Payton Liver Center and Transplant/Surgical Services at UI Health and Administrative Director for Loyola Health. Dr. Coleman is not only a leader; she is a healthcare strategist, consultant, and researcher.

 

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Dr. Coleman graduated from Marquette University in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology and a minor in Chemistry. She earned her Master’s in Nursing from DePaul University where she has served as an Executive Board member for the Black Alumni Association. She is a founding board member for the Ezekiel Taylor Scholarship Foundation, and Bylaws Chair for the Illinois Nurse Leader Association. She was named a Nurse Expert on Education by the American Nurse Association of Illinois. In 2021, she was selected into CHIEF, a network for executive women. In 2012, Dr. Coleman received her Doctorate in Nursing from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Coleman focused on breast cancer research. Dr. Coleman is a volunteer for Susan G. Komen and a guest speaker in the community and for organizations. She is also a certified Nurse Executive and a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). She has served on the Regent Advisory Council for ACHE. Dr. Coleman was appointed to the American Nurses Association Expert Panel for Education. Dr. Coleman is currently the President of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing Alumni board. Dr. Coleman as served on several external advisory board for colleges and universities. In 2018, Dr. Coleman was awarded the Illinois Nurse Leader Community Effort Award and Influential Leader nominee. In 2022, Dr. Coleman was nominated for a Women Who Inspires Award.

 

Dr. Yolanda Coleman uses her talents and skills to create life changing moments in people’s lives.  While maintaining a balance as a mom, professional nurse leader, and educator, Dr. Coleman continues to carry out her services to the community as she teaches students and serves as mentor for young girls and women. She can measure her success not only by the impact she has on others but by creating and generating something that gives not only her life meaning, purpose, and direction but others she comes in contact with. “Each day, I am thankful for my family, peers, and employees who keep me motivated to continue to pursue service and excellence,” says Dr. Coleman. “Advanced education is something so worthwhile that I’ve invested my life within it. 

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July

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month!

 

This annual observance raises awareness about the unique challenges that affect the mental health of racial and ethnic minority populations. In In 2020, fewer than one in every two African American adults got care for mental health. Mental health issues are common – more than 1 in 5 US adults live with a mental illness. The stigma or negative ideas about mental health care may also prevent people from seeking services.

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Some risk factors that can play a role in developing mental illness include:

  • Use of alcohol or drugs

  • Feeling lonely or isolated

  • Biological factors or chemical imbalances in the brain

  • Adverse childhood experiences, like child abuse or sexual assault

  • Experiences tied to ongoing medical conditions, like cancer or diabetes

Some common symptoms can include:

  • Pulling away from people and usual activities

  • Appetite or weight changes

  • Ongoing sadness or feelings of hopelessness

  • Intense changes in eating or sleeping habits

  • Clear changes in mood, energy level, or appetite

Here are a few ways to manage your mental health overall:

  • Get enough sleep each night (at least 7 hours)

  • Engage in healthy habits, like exercising and eating well

  • Stick to a treatment plan given by your health care provider

  • Find a support group and seek out your health care provider for support 

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