Watkins-Saunders Award

Watkins-Saunders Award

The American Heart Association has recognized Professor Yvonne Commodore-Mensah with its Watkins-Saunders Award for “outstanding commitment to equitable health and addressing gaps in health outcomes through clinical or medical work and community improvements.” The award was established in 2012 to honor and celebrate the lives and work of trailblazing Drs. Levi Watkins and Elijah Saunders.

A digital celebration to honor Dr. Commodore-Mensah and her commitment to equitable health locally and globally will be held noon-12:45 pm on Thursday, June 19. Congratulations, Dr. Commodore-Mensah!