Representative Testimonials and Awards regarding Dr. Goodwin. Health Power's Founder, President & CEO
Louis
W. Sullivan, M.D., then U.S. Secretary of Health and Human
Services
"Dr. Goodwin, your continuing leadership in addressing issues of national importance
for minority health is unparalleled."
Vernon
E. Jordan, Jr., Esq., then a partner at Akin, Gump, Strauss,
Hauer & Feld
"I want to express my gratitude to my good friend, Norma Goodwin, whose dedication,
commitment and tireless efforts have been the driving force behind the continued
success of Health Watch, a nationally unique and sorely needed organization."
Donna
E. Shalala, then U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services
"Let me praise you Dr. Goodwin for your decision to focus special attention on the
health challenges faced by women of color."
Rueben
C. Warren, DDS, DrPH, then Director, Office of Minority Health,
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
"Your knowledge, skills and abilities as a physician are closely linked to achieving
the minority health improvement objectives you so ably articulate. You have my full
support for your efforts in translating theory into practice, and hope into reality."
Please continue your work. It's so very important to the Nation."
Elizabeth
Dole, then President, American Red Cross
"Dr. Goodwin, Your commitment to improving the health and longevity of minority
populations has provided hope and help to many, and inspiration for all involved
in the health and safety business."
Health
Action Resource Center of New York City
Presents its Health Advocacy Award "For leadership in fostering collaboration between
community residents, health care providers and the academic community in health
promotion and disease prevention, and particularly for your role in focusing the
national health community on the health needs of minority adolescents."
U. S.
Small Business Administration
Presents its New York District Professional Services Award to Dr. Norma J. Goodwin
as President of AMRON Management Consultants, Inc. [Founder of Health Watch] "For
your outstanding work and achievements in the professional services field as a minority
small business owner."
Frito-Lay
and National Council of Negro Women's Salute to Black Women Who Make It Happen
"We salute you as a woman of exceptional achievement. Your dedication to community
service, your determination to correct injustice, and your ability to overcome obstacles
have improved the quality of life for many and have put success within easier reach
for Black women."
David
Satcher, M.D., former U.S. Surgeon General and former Director of CDC
"Dr. Goodwin, your leadership and wide range of contributions to both minority health
and public health are widely known, and greatly appreciated."