Yes it does. Just ask Dr. @JenTaylorCousar !!!

As we officially enter Black History Month 2023, what an immense honor from such a phenomenal organization to be named among "100 Voices for Our Planet". And to be included among such an amazing group of rare & exemplary voices is surreal. Thank you Lumbie Mlambo and JB Dondolo, Inc.!

For #BlackHistoryMonth, we recognize leaders like Terry Gene Wright and Michele R. Wright, who raise awareness of cystic fibrosis in Black communities in support of patients and caregivers. When our efforts drive change for the greater good, we thrive together. ❤️ #AARPBHM

My husband Terry Wright and I are most honored to be featured as Community Leaders today by AARP (in their Valentine's Day Post) in honor of Black History Month. Now, that's some Love!!!

Such an wonderful and entire day to be followed and photographed by National Geographic. Stay tuned! The featured article is coming on 2-22-23!!!

On February 25th, NOAACF will be hosting our 3rd Annual BIOMERGD Conference. Please Join Us and Register Here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Today's 2023 BIOMERGD Conference hosted by NOAACF was a major success. Special Thanks to NOAACF Board Members, and BIOMERGD Speakers/Participants: Roshni Kulkarni, MD; Gathline Etienne, MD; Jennifer Shedden, MD; Meghan McGarry, MD, Bijal Trivedi, & Patient Advocate, Rachel Alder!

With this being the climax of Black History Month coupled with being Rare Disease Day, Terry Wright and I are so honored to be featured in the February 28, 2023 issue of National Geographic Magazine written by Sr. Writer Bijal Trivedi (Article Link: nationalgeographic.com/magazine/artic…)!

As I prepare to join my SMPTE cohorts to visit Atlanta University Center this week, this post brings back some wonderful HBCU vibes!!!

What an honor to be featured on the cover and as the featured article in the April 2023 issue of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) Motion Imaging Journal. In addition to available print copies, the digital link is as follows: smpte.org/blog/michele-w…

I am so excited to join Dr. Malika Fair, MD, MPH, FACEP as a featured speaker for "Casual Conversations, Challenging Topics: Being Black in Healthcare - Patient and Provider Views" hosted by Expecting Health on Thursday, July 27, 2023, from 1-2 PM EST. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Join us on July 27th at 1:00 PM EST to hear Dr. Michele Wright (NOAACF) and Dr. Malika Fair (AAMC) share their experiences navigating the healthcare system from the Black patient advocate and healthcare provider perspectives. Secure your spot: bit.ly/3Xzm1Iq

Interesting Article! Should the medical world reconsider the use of race in medical algorithms? news.yahoo.com/should-the-med… Funds were granted to five organizations to reconsider the use of race in medical algorithms as the medical industry is increasingly scrutinizing centuries...

Grateful to ⁦CDC⁩ ⁦Cystic Fibrosis Foundation⁩ and The Legacy of Angels Foundation for supporting our work to achieve equity in CF diagnosis ⁦Lurie Children's⁩ ⁦Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute⁩ ⁦NOAACF⁩ ⁦Dr Meghan McGarry⁩ luriechildrens.org/en/news-storie…

“If you were not Black, I’d say you have #CysticFibrosis,” what Dr. Michele Wright’s (NOAACF) then fiance was told by a White physician 17 years before he was diagnosed with CF. #raredisease #healthequity #genetics #DEI #healthdisparities

I'm so excited to feature the Expecting Health video from me speaking, alongside Dr. Malika Fair, MD, MPH, FACEP, as the featured speaker for "Casual Conversations, Challenging Topics: Being Black in Healthcare - Patient and Provider Views" on July 27th!!! youtube.com/watch?v=zajKPp…

Timely diagnosis and treatment is essential for infants with #CysticFibrosis and other disorders diagnosed by #NewbornScreening Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Baby's First Test Expecting Health Sarita Edwards Lurie Children's Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute @CDCChronic

I am so honored for Terry Wright and me to join this phenomenal 2024 lineup of cohorts during the American Thoracic Society’s Public Advisory Roundtable (PAR)'s 18th annual Patients & Expert Forum, which will take place on May 18, 2024, in San Diego, Calif! Flyer is below!

I am so honored to be featured by my Alma mater, The University of Arkansas, in this beautifully written article that uniquely highlights and pays homepage to my deep Tuskegee Roots and my quest for health equity!!! news.uark.edu/articles/70592… And the Best is still yet to come! ❤

Lurie Children's Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine Susanna McColley MD (she/her) NUCATS Institute Listen to Dr. McColley, MD, discuss newborn screening and her work promoting equity in early diagnosis and care for #cysticfibrosis on Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute's In Pursuit podcast. Hosted by Manne Research Institute Prez &CRO Dr. Patrick Seed. research.luriechildrens.org/en/in-pursuit-…