March 30, 2004

 

NSU Faculty Member Honored at “Women Leading Change in Public Health” International Women’s Day Event

FT. LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, FL— Nova Southeastern University faculty member Paula Anderson-Worts, D.O., of the College of Osteopathic Medicine, is among the honorees at the International Women’s Day Broward County event, “Women Leading Change in Public Health,” Saturday, April 9, 2:00-4:30 p.m., at in the Liberal Arts Building Auditorium of Florida Atlantic University, Davie Campus, 2912 College Avenue.

The event, which is sponsored by Partners for Women, will feature keynote speaker Jacqueline Cattani, Ph.D., Director, Center for Biological Defense, University of South Florida, who will speak on “International Challenges to Public Health: Emerging Diseases and Bio-terrorism.” Sue N. Gunzberger, Broward County Board of County Commissioners, will provide the welcome remarks.

Partners for Women consists of American Association of University Women, Ft. Lauderdale Branch; Florida Atlantic University, Women’s Studies; Nova Southeaster University – Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences; Broward Community College; National Council of Hispanic Women, Florida Chapter; and United Nations Association of USA, Broward County Chapter.

Anderson-Worts, who is a board-certified and family physician, as well as an assistant professor at the College of Osteopathic Medicine, is a prolific contributor to community service, with a focus on young people from disadvantaged minority backgrounds.  Especially noteworthy have been her efforts to develop relationships with community agencies responsible for providing education to young people.  These efforts have focused on increasing the number of minorities in the health field.

For the past five years, Anderson-Worts has participated in a medical missions to serve the impoverished people in Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, and other Caribbean islands. She is a founding member of a nonprofit organization called Women of H.O.P.E. (Health Occupations Promoting Education) that was created to educate and empower people in the minority communities to take an active role in their own health.  In recognition for her accomplishments, dedication, and commitment, she was nominated for the Ernest A. Lynton Award for Professional Service and Academic Outreach, and in April 2003, she received the Millineum Movers' Shaker Award for her outstanding community service.

International Women’s Day was established by the United Nations in 1975 to honor women who make significant contributions to the welfare of society. For more information about International Women’s Day and/or “Women Leading Change in Public Health,” contact Dr. Kamala Anandam, (954) 262-384-4460.