Resolution 220183
Recognizing and honoring Dr. Delana Wardlaw and Dr. Elana McDonald - the “Twin Sister Docs” - for their outstanding contributions to the City of Philadelphia and crucial leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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“Good afternoon. My name is Marilyn Polite. I'm here for Resolution 220183. I am the proud mother of Dr. Elana McDonald and Delana Wardlaw. I'm here to express my feelings about the work they have done in the communities and how they have advocated to help with the COVID testing and vaccine and how they volunteered their time endlessly trying to encourage and inform our communities and to make sure that young Black pe…”
Ms. Polite · Stated Meeting, March 3, 2022 · Mar 3, 2022 · official transcript, this passage
“Good morning. Good morning. I'm sorry. Good afternoon. My name is Kahlil Wardlaw and I am calling to support Resolution 220183 for the Twin Sister Docs. The Twin Sister Docs provide quality healthcare and address health disparities in underserved communities through a variety of platforms. They each deliver COVID awareness and access to their communities. Through their website, social media, and participation in vari…”
Mr. Wardlaw · Stated Meeting, March 3, 2022 · Mar 3, 2022 · official transcript, this passage
“Hello. Good afternoon. My name is Romani Abney. I'm in support of Resolution 220183, Twin Sister Docs. Stated Meeting 133 3/3/2022 When the pandemic hit the world, America, our state, our community, those in the underserved community knew we were in trouble. Where could we go? To whom could we turn? The answer was the Twin Sister Docs. We were able to get our vaccinations. We were able to get boosters. We were able t…”
Ms. Abney · Stated Meeting, March 3, 2022 · Mar 3, 2022 · official transcript, this passage
“Resolution No. 220169, entitled a "Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 809 West Firth Street and 2955 North 8th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District"; and Resolution No. 220170, entitled a "Resolution declaring March 6 through 13, 2022, during Women's History Month, as Women in Construction Week in the City of Philadelphia, and honoring Women in Nontraditional Careers for their…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, March 3, 2022 · Mar 3, 2022 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Feb 24, 2022Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar · CITY COUNCIL
- Mar 3, 2022ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL
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..Title Recognizing and honoring Dr. Delana Wardlaw and Dr. Elana McDonald - the "Twin Sister Docs" - for their outstanding contributions to the City of Philadelphia and crucial leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. ..Body WHEREAS, Dr. Delena Wardlaw and Dr. Elana McDonald are twin sisters born and raised in North Philadelphia; and WHEREAS, Wardlaw and McDonald graduated from Central High School and each went on to pursue a career in medicine, inspired by the loss of their grandmother to breast cancer and a desire to help underserved communities; and WHEREAS, Wardlaw received her M.D. from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and completed her residency training at the Montgomery Family Medicine Residency Program in Norristown, Pennsylvania where she served as chief resident; and WHEREAS, McDonald received her M.D. from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children; and WHEREAS, Today, Wardlaw is a family medicine doctor with Temple Physicians while McDonald is a pediatrician and owner of three Philadelphia-based outpatient medical practices; and WHEREAS, Cognizant of their unique position and ability to make an impact, Wardlaw and McDonald are active in disadvantaged communities in an effort to combat historical hesitancy towards physicians and healthcare providers; and WHEREAS, Wardlaw and McDonald created the "Twin Sister Docs" LLC to maximize their reach and effectiveness as doctors, messengers, activists, and mentors; and WHEREAS, The Twin Sister Docs offer specialized talks for bridging healthcare disparities and building trust in underserved communities, as well as breaking down barriers and uncovering keys for success in medical school and beyond; and WHEREAS, Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wardlaw and McDonald have been volunteering at testing sites and addressing vaccine hesitancy among patients and underserved Philadelphians; and WHEREAS, Wardlaw and McDonald published a report, "The COVID-19 Treatment, Debunking Myths and Maximizing Participation," to outline strategies for overcoming vaccine hesitancy in Black communities and urge federal, state and local governments to partner with community-based civic and social organizations to build trust; and WHEREAS, Every Tuesday, Wardlaw and McDonald appear on Solomon Jones' radio show, "Wake Up With WURD," to keep local communities apprised with COVID-19 updates and recommendations; and WHEREAS, Their unique story and success has garnered attention from national media outlets, including an appearance on Good Morning America and feature story in People Magazine; and WHEREAS, The guiding philosophy of the Twin Sister Docs is to be trusted messengers who inspire action and create transformational quality of life improvements for those most in need; and WHEREAS, The Twin Sister Docs make Philadelphia proud; their ongoing commitment to their patients and neighbors is an inspiring display of leadership and heart; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That it hereby recognizes and honors Dr. Delana Wardlaw and Dr. Elana McDonald - the "Twin Sister Docs" - for their outstanding contributions to the City of Philadelphia and crucial leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy be presented to Dr. Delana Wardlaw and Dr. Elana McDonald, further evidencing the sincere respect and admiration of this legislative body. ..End