AAU/PARENTS & TEENS TALK host Chevonna Johnson/Dr. Jarret Patton/Author

Family AAU Talk

Topic: Healthcare Bias/Author/License To Live/ Whose Bad Ass Kids are these? Jarret “Doctor Jarret” Patton MD has served thousands of children in eastern Pennsylvania for over 15 years. Throughout his career as a pediatrician and Medical Director, he has remained an advocate for children’s health issues. Over time, his servant leadership style led him to curtail clinical practice to become a change agent in the healthcare system. As a former President of the Medical Staff at an 8 hospital system in eastern Pennsylvania he worked with other leaders to promote children’s health and health equity in a highly matrixed environment. Doctor Jarret spent his post medical training in various fellowships ranging from the Disparities Leadership Program at Massachusetts General Hospital to the Cultural Competency Leadership Fellowship with the Health Research and Educational Trust. He has published in the medical literature and contributed to books primarily in the areas of general pediatrics, cultural competency and health equity. His book “Licensed to Live” demonstrates through faith, resilience, and perseverance, job titles are only temporary and simply a means to achieve greatness. His show, “Two ‘Sense’ Tuesdays with DoctorJarret” keeps him true to his pediatric roots engaging parents on his @DoctorJarret Facebook page. www.doctorjarret.com The Whitney E. Johnson Foundation, Inc. www.wejfoundation.org