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Dr. Steven Bailey, with Crawford Plastic Surgery, attended Morehouse College in Atlanta on a full-tuition Scholarship. During his time at Morehouse, he was very active on campus and in the local community. He enriched his college experience by becoming fluent in conversational Spanish, studying abroad at the Universidad de Benito Juarez (Oaxaca Mexico). He graduated from Morehouse College on the dean’s list, with honors. After college, he attended Meharry Medical College in Nashville TN. He excelled in medical school earning multiple scholarships and graduated with highest honors (GPA of 3.98).
Dr. Bailey had the privilege of training at some of the most rigorous, high volume institutions in the country. He completed a General Surgery Residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center/ Parkland Hospital. During his seven-year training program, he completed two years of research in the Plastic Surgery Department publishing several peer-reviewed articles, winning awards for scientific research from the American Burn Association, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, American Association of Plastic Surgeons.
After completing his General Surgery residency, Dr. Bailey was a highly sought after candidate for Plastic Surgery Fellowship, interviewing at many of the top tier training programs across the country. He chose to attend the number one plastic surgery training program in the country and remained at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas Texas.
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Jacqlyn Charles is the host of The Women Are Worthy Show and The Women Are Worthy Radio Show, which confronts critical life challenges that women are faced with.
Originally from, Brooklyn, NY, Jackie is known for her phenomenal energy, positive attitude, and captivating personality. As a motivational speaker, she uses her platform
to hone her talent for inspiring and motivating others to live in a state of constant aspiration.
Jackie, who was once homeless, chose the specific format, “Women Are Worthy”, out of a yearning desire to be a remedy and cornerstone of support during the adversity that occurs in all aspects of life. She realized that many problems stemmed from the negative relationships that women were having with each other. She uses her show as a vehicle to effectively develop sisterhood by connecting women, bridging gaps, and creating the framework that will spark significant dialogue among women and between women. Jackie has been a consistent advocate and community activist for Cancer, as well as community activism for homelessness.
Jackie’s life is led with absolute purpose. With persistence and determination at her helm, she is considered by many to be a Master of Habit and Change. Her goal is to inspire greatness in everyone that she comes into contact with. Jackie’s core belief is that no matter what happens today, there is always tomorrow. This is a brand new day and everyone gets a second chance to have a fresh start.
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About Your Host
Normanie Ricks is a decorated former officer of the United States Navy. She has an authentic compassion for cultivating long-term relationships based on trust and value. She has spent her career serving the healthcare sector as a Rehabilitation Clinic Manager and Occupational Therapy Clinician. Beyond those titles, she serves as an influential part of the community, dedicating her time as a mentor, volunteer, and patient advocate.
Identifying a need for more community health programs, Normanie obtained a certification in Non-Profit Management from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, and a Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). To date, her most notable career accomplishments are leading and managing operations of the Wounded Warrior Program at the United States Naval Hospital in San Diego; creating and developing an Occupational Therapy Neonatal Intensive Care Program; serving as a key member in Navy Medicine’s first study on targeted muscle re-Innervation and nerve transfers for amputees; and participating in vision research for soldiers who have sustained traumatic brain injuries during conflicts.
Along with her endeavors, Normanie is an advocate for children with disabilities, both in the United States and abroad. Traveling globally, she has serviced youth communities in Japan, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Zambia. She was recognized by The American Red Cross for assistance in fundraising events that contributed to over $110,000 raised for humanitarian relief. As a global mentor, she continues to volunteer her time and knowledge to teaching Occupational Therapy to students attending various universities.
Currently, Normanie is the owner and operator of Achieve Occupational Therapy Solutions, Inc. where she provides rehabilitation to individuals who are affected with neurological deficits that alters their vision and limits their ability to perform well in school, work, and life in general. Continuing to serve her community in every aspect, she also serves on the board of the East Cobb Lions Club, which provides free vision screenings for the school systems in Georgia.
Normanie’s dedication to learning is no surprise, as she has always been a scholar. She was a member of the Beta Club, The High School National Honor’s Society, and graduated in the top 5 percent of her class. She accomplished all of this while also being a student-athlete. Talk about an amazing woman! As a well-recognized track athlete, Normanie was named Track Woman of the Year by the Atlanta Track Club, won two state championships and set several school and state records. She frequently medaled at the Junior Olympics. However, her successes did not stop there, in college, she was also inducted into the National Honor’s Society, was named the Coca Cola Dean’s Scholar, Who’s Who in Colleges and Universities, and Conference USA student-athlete of the month. In graduate school, she served on the executive board of the Student Government Association; was recognized for Excellence in her Evidence-Based Practice Thesis; and served as the Commencement Speaker for the Occupational Therapy Graduating Class of in 2012.
Normanie has always held a passion for education and healthcare. Her past accomplishments in academics and sports are what led her to fulfill her passion in serving her community in every way. As the host of “A Healthy Atlanta,” Normanie will continue to display her dedication by sharing knowledge, and finding innovative ways and connections to serve communities domestically and globally.
