Reducing Healthcare Disparities by Serving the Under Served Communities

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science to be Featured in a Story on The Profiles Series

Los Angeles, CA, June 26, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science announced today that the institution is to be profiled in a story about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Education on the Profiles hosted by Lou Gossett Jr. The story will focus on Drew’s mission of serving the under served and the advancement of diverse education. The University strives to improve the health status of under served communities through innovative biomedical research, and progressive health policies. By maintaining and expanding relationships with local medical schools, research institutions and community-based organizations, Drew is focused on eliminating the health disparities by providing access to and delivery of healthcare services to underserved populations.

“We are extremely honored to be a featured guest on the Profiles Series. Drew has an exciting and moving story to tell about health, education, diversity and social justice,” says Dr Susan Kelly, President of Drew. “We are very excited about partnering with Drew to inform and educate our viewers on the importance of Drew’s approach to technology,” says Walter Waiters, Executive Producer of “the Profiles Series”.

About “The Profiles Series”

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About Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

Founded in 1966 in response to the lack of adequate medical facilities in the area, the institution later became a University and changed its name in 1987 to reflect its expanded academic role and identity. The University is named in honor of Dr. Charles R. Drew, a brilliant African-American physician, famous for his pioneering work in blood preservation. His dedication to learning and the sharing of knowledge to benefit mankind is the inspiration for the University. The mission of the University is to conduct education and research in the context of community service in order to train physicians and allied health professionals to provide care with excellence. http://www.cdrewu.edu

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